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
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Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes
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
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
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is ¥21,131 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
¥21,131
¥24,519 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
"Pool cleanliness"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
RIAD AMANA

RIAD AMANA

3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is ¥11,184 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥11,184
¥13,417 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (57 reviews)
"Beautiful riad in a great location"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

RIAD AMANA
Océan Vagabond

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira
The price is ¥13,310 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
¥13,310
¥15,289 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
8/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Lovely spot with convenient location for Medina and Beach. The staff, especially the receptionist were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble."

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020

Océan Vagabond
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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Le Real Mogador ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Family holiday great stay
"Nice spacious house perfect for a large family. Beach and Medinah at a close walking distance."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Our little corner of paradise
DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

ESSAOUIRA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Essaouira Mogador ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Amazing stay!
"Wonderful stay, Patrick was always there to give advice before we arrived. The villa was beautiful rural but an oasis behind the gates. Said was on hand all the time for anything we needed, exceptional host. Plenty of space for all 10 of us, the tortoises were a joy Without hesitation i would ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.
Light filled riad, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

Light filled riad, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

Essaouira
Stay at this vacation home in Essaouira. Popular attractions Bayt Dakira and Gallery Kasbah are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Right in the heart of the Old City
"The location, staff, and owners were wonderful. On a cost basis you could not beat the place. The rooms were reasonably size and the roof top garden was a nice extra. Would we stay there again, yes! My only comment is that the water pressure was very low and generally some updates should be made ..."

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Light filled riad, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10
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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