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

Essaouira travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
€112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
€112
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 Ace and Alma Car Hire, 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 Ace and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Marrakech.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (233 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (511 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (634 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Condor
Good (366 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
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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 €109 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

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Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€116+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€47+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€100+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€115+
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Mogador Ryad Essaouira
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€0+
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Hiring a car in Essaouira

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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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