Essaouira travel guide

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You're Going to Love Essaouira

With a population of 70,634, Essaouira is a must-see destination in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.

When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in February
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in February
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Essaouira in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Essaouira, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Essaouira

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Agadir, which is about 123 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Locationauto and AIRCAR , among others, in Agadir.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Agadir, which is about 123 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Locationauto and AIRCAR , among others, in Agadir.

Airports near Essaouira

Airlines serving Essaouira

British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,288 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,953 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (517 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (734 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (303 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (304 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,190 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €101 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Essaouira Beach Hostel and Hotel Dar El Qdima.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€93+
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€105+
Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€101+
Mogador Ryad Essaouira
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€0+
Hotel des Iles
4 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
€58+

Hiring a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.