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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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 New York and takes around 34h 10m.

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 Priceless, 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 34h 10m.

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 Priceless, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,183 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,117 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (524 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (235 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (373 reviews)
Condor
Good (378 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,202 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 $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

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Dar Alya Essaouira Maison et table d'hôtes
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, 123 reviews)
$179+
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Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1789 reviews)
$111+
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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2109 reviews)
$128+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 2756 reviews)
$123+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1017 reviews)
$56+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.5, 2036 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Essaouira

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $29 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations 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.

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $29 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations 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.

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