Introduction
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 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 United Rent a Car Morocco, 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 21h 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 United Rent a Car Morocco, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (229 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (480 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (353 reviews)
Condor
Good (345 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,128 reviews)
Luxair
Good (59 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 $76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 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, 122 reviews)
$178+
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Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1743 reviews)
$106+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2621 reviews)
$119+
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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2049 reviews)
$162+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 930 reviews)
$51+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.4, 1985 reviews)
$159+
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Renting a car in Essaouira

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Essaouira.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $34 per day, on average, or $103 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Essaouira.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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