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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.

When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Essaouira in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Essaouira, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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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 centre

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 GREEN MOTION and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 15 km from the city centre

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 GREEN MOTION and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

Airlines serving Essaouira

SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,780 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 154 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Essaouira Beach Hostel and Hotel Dar El Qdima.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

Riad Mimouna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Atlas Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 162+
Mogador Ryad Essaouira
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 0+
Hotel des Iles
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 90+

Renting a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.