Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in December
Estimated hotel price
€124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in December
Estimated hotel price
€124
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 Marrakech, which is about 169 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of AIRCAR and Budget, 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 AIRCAR and Budget, among others, in Marrakech.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,761 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,698 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,151 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,875 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (386 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (579 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (244 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll. to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

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Hôtel Villa Quieta
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Essaouira Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll.
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€49+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€87+
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Hiring a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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