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

Essaouira travel guide

Essaouira Tourism | Essaouira Guide

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.

Article

When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Essaouira in August, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Essaouira, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Essaouira

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 190 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Casablanca.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 190 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,235 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,283 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (660 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,876 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (387 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (582 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (244 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (255 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Essaouira

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 $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

See all
Hôtel Villa Quieta
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1502 reviews)
$144+
View
Atlantic Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1269 reviews)
$35+
View
Essaouira Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1141 reviews)
$81+
View
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll.
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2146 reviews)
$101+
View
Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1061 reviews)
$58+
View
Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, 2091 reviews)
$102+
View

Renting a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Essaouira