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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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 25m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 25m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,355 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (403 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (248 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (596 reviews)
Condor
Good (408 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (259 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,268 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (544 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 Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 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 (8.9, 1872 reviews)
$114+
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Riad Sidi Magdoul
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$43+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2180 reviews)
$143+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.8, 2976 reviews)
$132+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1127 reviews)
$58+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, 2160 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Essaouira

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at 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 Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Essaouira costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at 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 Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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