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.

Essaouira in January

Estimated hotel price

€123

1 night at 3-star hotel

€123

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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Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Marrakech, which is about 105 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Locationauto, among others, in Marrakech.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Marrakech, which is about 105 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Locationauto, among others, in Marrakech.

Airports near Essaouira

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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

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Riad Mimouna

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

€91+

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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

€126+

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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort

5 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

€103+

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Riad Al Madina

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

€49+

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Ryad Mogador Essaouira

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

€0+

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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa

5 stars

Good (7.1, Good reviews)

€150+

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The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Compact (Dacia Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

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