Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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
$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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 307 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Casablanca.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 307 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,254 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,420 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,242 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (423 reviews)
Condor
Good (465 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (277 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (618 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,283 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa - MGallery Collection to great affordable options like the Luxury Riad Mounia, 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 $120 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 (9, 1874 reviews)
$115+
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Hostel La Smala
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1303 reviews)
$30+
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Essaouira Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1181 reviews)
$60+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2181 reviews)
$132+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.8, 2968 reviews)
$144+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, 2186 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Essaouira

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 61% 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 61% 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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