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Where to stay
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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. Essaouira deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
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″.

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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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 35m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Ok Mobility, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 35m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Ok Mobility, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,820 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,135 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (543 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (380 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Condor
Good (394 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (252 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 $87 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

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Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1810 reviews)
$111+
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Riad Mumtaz Mahal
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1313 reviews)
$96+
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Appart, Hotel & Café Agadir
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1260 reviews)
$40+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll.
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2137 reviews)
$89+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2791 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.1, 2067 reviews)
$99+
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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.

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