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How to get there
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 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 30h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and NU Car, 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 30h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and NU Car, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (643 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,086 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,196 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (530 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Condor
Good (389 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (238 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (247 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 $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 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, 124 reviews)
$178+
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Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1801 reviews)
$108+
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Le MÉdina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2125 reviews)
$120+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 2767 reviews)
$117+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1029 reviews)
$56+
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Ryad Mogador Essaouira
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2 reviews)
$0+
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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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