Medina

Essaouira

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Casa Lila & Spa

Casa Lila & Spa

4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
The price is ¥10,181 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
¥10,181
¥12,080 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Souk Jdid and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
Didn’t use the spa at the Riad, however I did use one in town it was amazing price very reasonable. The Riad itself was nice . People at reception were very friendly. Overall I docommand this Road

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Casa Lila & Spa
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is ¥5,190 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
¥5,190
¥6,766 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Marché aux Grains ...
8/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
It was perfect! The riad was in a perfect location, it was in the centre of the medina with everything so close by. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was great and the staff were responsive - Rita was brill! The riad itself was gorgeous, with a lovely rooftop and ...

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
The price is ¥17,686 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
¥17,686
¥20,260 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
Excellent Riad, clean and close to restaurants and shopping. Staff were helpful and very pleasant. Beautiful rooftop views

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Riad Mimouna
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira
The price is ¥20,204 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
¥20,204
¥23,307 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Fabulous location and staff

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Riad Chbanate
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït, Essaouira
The price is ¥19,079 per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
¥19,079
¥21,652 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
A pearl in the Medina indeed. A wonderful room, facing the pounding Atlantic, with easy access to all of Essaouira. The breakfast was a great start to the day. My hamman and massage -- like my wife's pedicure and facial -- were refreshing, relaxing and effective. Add the amazing staff, and we'd come ...

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

STE PERLE D'EAU
RIAD AMANA

RIAD AMANA

3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is ¥10,551 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
¥10,551
¥12,793 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fish Market and Place du Marché aux ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Lovely staff
Lovely staff. A good small breakfast for 1x night stay.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

RIAD AMANA
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.

Other neighborhoods around Medina

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
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/

#Morocco #Essaouira #cookery

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
People watching on the Ramparts in Essaouira.  #Golden #trover #chill #morocco #perspectives

Bani Antar

While Bani Antar isn't home to many top sights, Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bani Antar
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Chbanat

While Chbanat might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan.

Chbanat
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Le Real Mogador while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
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


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