Essaouira

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Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

The Port of Essaouira is not only home to many fishing boats and vessels, it is a popular tourist attraction and has a significant and interesting history attached to it. Fishing is done for local distribution and plays a significant role in the atmosphere and lure to the port. The Essaouira port is not used for commercial traffic and this has enabled it to retain its authenticity and breathtaking charm.

Medina

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Medina is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

Medina
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

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Ahl Agadir

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area.

Ahl Agadir
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
There are no tips for visitors or photographers. Every street has at least one good shot or a sweet treat in.

Mellah

Travelers like the historic sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mellah
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Lotissement Al Mostakbal

Lotissement Al Mostakbal might not have many top sights, but Essaouira Beach and Place Moulay el Hassan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lotissement Al Mostakbal
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is AED 445 per night from May 6 to May 7
AED 445
AED 520 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Place Moulay el Hassan and Bab el-Marsa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (632 reviews)
"Hôtel incroyable avec un accueil formidable. Je recommande très fortement, vous ne serez pas déçus. Les enfants sont traités comme des rois."

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 out of 5
Boulevard Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is AED 504 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 504
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (790 reviews)
"I think its important to note that this hotel has a five star rating. When you have this rating i think its fair to be critical of things that i would otherwise not comment on. Cons: the pool needed a clean (there was green slime on some of the walls. Some of the matress beds by the pool were covered ..."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
3 out of 5
Domaine Mogador, Essaouira
The price is AED 450 per night from May 3 to May 4
AED 450
AED 534 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Essaouira Mogador Golf Course and Bordj el Berod ...
6/10 (1 review)
"The hotel sits in a lovely position with easy access to a beautiful golf course. Common areas are in reasonable shape but rooms are very worn down and badly need redecoration and new furniture. The staff is competent and kind and the breakfast buffet excellent. Also have a good spa."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our little corner of paradise
Our little corner of paradise
Essaouira
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and patios. Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Weekend à Essaouira
"Nous avons passé le week-end dans ce logement d Essaouira. 10 personnes dont 6 enfants de 5 a 16 ans. Tres bien situé et très bien équipé pour les petits et les grands nous avons passé un agréable sejour. Dans l hyper centre de la Médina il suffit juste de descendre pour trouver des restaurants pour ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Our little corner of paradise
Maison Traditionnelle
Maison Traditionnelle
2 out of 5
ESSAOUIRA, Essaouira, ESSAOUIRA
Stay at this villa in Essaouira. Enjoy free valet parking, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la ...
2/10 (1 review)
"Arrived at the town and either this property doesn't exist or the directions are horribly inaccurate. Phone number didn’t work and they didn't respond to and messages I sent. Do not attempt to book this property"

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Maison Traditionnelle
Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira
Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira
Essaouira
Stay at this vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Riad in Medina
"Very spacious riad, beds very comfortable, plenty of hot water and good pressure in the showers. Kitchen could do with a bit of any update. Lots of stairs to climb if you aren't too mobile. Located right in the medina so everything close by."

Reviewed on 22 March 2025

Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Essaouira

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful fish restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of our very favorite places to visit! We will definitely be back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people are very peaceful, helpful and kind. The weather and the cuisine are  Especially for a New Yorker trying to escape winter! It’s also a beautiful destination that isn’t overrun by tourists in bikinis and flip flops 朗

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is my favorite city anywhere in the world. Anytime I visit Morocco I come here, and have made true friends. Just walking through the old town many of the shop owners and local merchants remember me and spot me before I spot them. Amazing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira was our favorite city that we visited in Morocco - a charming little beach town with a chill, relaxed vibe and so much character! Beautiful medina with intriguing corridors and stunning views of the ocean. Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is one of our favorite places and have been visiting for a long time. Lovely city to relax and enjoy the beach.