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

€113

1 night at 3-star hotel

€113

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 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Marrakech, which is about 169 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Movis, among others, in Marrakech.

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 Marrakech, which is about 169 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Movis, among others, in Marrakech.

Airports near Essaouira

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Airlines serving 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 €69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €125 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

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Riad Mimouna

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

€96+

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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

€110+

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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort

5 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

€107+

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Riad Al Madina

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

€48+

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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa

5 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

€141+

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Ryad Mogador Essaouira

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

€0+

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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 (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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Essaouira Tourism | Essaouira Guide

You're Going to Love Essaouira

When to visit Essaouira

How to Get to Essaouira

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Airports near Essaouira

Airlines serving Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

Hiring a car in Essaouira