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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.
When to visit Essaouira
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″.
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 18h 40m.
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 Sovoy and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Casablanca.
Airlines serving Essaouira
Where to stay in Essaouira
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Hotel Thalassa Sea & Spa-MGallery By Sofitel to great affordable options like the Hotel Riad Villa Maroc, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $80 and up for a 5-star experience.