Medina

Essaouira
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Photo by ManChit Ng
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Photo by Nina Petrie
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Popular places to visit

Skala du Port

Skala du Port

Learn about the local history of Essaouira with a stop at Skala du Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Skala du Port

Skala de la Ville

You can learn about the history of Bani Antar with a visit to Skala de la Ville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Skala de la Ville

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum during your travels in Essaouira. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

Essaouira Mogador Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Essaouira at Essaouira Mogador Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Essaouira Mogador Golf Course

Place Moulay el Hassan

Learn about the local history of Essaouira when you take a trip to Place Moulay el Hassan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Place Moulay el Hassan

Bordj el Berod

You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a trip to Bordj el Berod. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Bordj el Berod

Things to do

Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

P2,229
per adult
Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech
Colorful rugs hanging at a market in Marrakech

Essaouira-Mogador, the Bride of the Atlantic

P3,012
per adult
Essaouira-Mogador, the Bride of the Atlantic
From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

P3,012
per adult
From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride
Essaouira Full-Day Tour

Essaouira Full-Day Tour

P3,614
per adult
Essaouira Full-Day Tour
Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class

Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class

P2,278
per adult
Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class
Essaouira Port

Essaouira Private Full Day Trip From Marrakech

P904
per adult
Essaouira Private Full Day Trip From Marrakech
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Top hotels in Medina

Riad Mimouna
Riad Mimouna
4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
The price is P6,569 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
P6,569
P7,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
Not far from fabulous.
"A really nice riad with very good and helpful staff and a beautiful roof top restaurant. Very good food. The bathroom needed updating and the shower above the bath hit the window instead of the bath so was difficult to use (room 311) Breakfast was the same each morning which could be monotonous after ..."

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

Riad Mimouna
STE PERLE D'EAU
STE PERLE D'EAU
4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït, Essaouira
Fully refundable
The price is P5,721 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
P5,721
P6,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Our stay could not have been more perfect. Check-in was easy and the receptionist spoke English fluently. She helped us coordinate an early check out the next morning as well as a porter to meet us at 5 AM to bring our items to the parking area and meet our taxi. The staff is very diligent, and the ..."

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

STE PERLE D'EAU
Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Sidi Magdoul
2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is P1,642 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
P1,642
P2,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
"First of all, we were supposed to stay at the Riad , once we got there, we were told that the room we reserved they are doing construction on it , we were given an apartment outside of the Riad in a scary neighborhood, the apartment sheets , blankets and pillows so stinky! When we ask the lady that ..."

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2024

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Chbanate
Riad Chbanate
4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira
The price is P6,897 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
P6,897
P7,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
A Riad to explore the town from
"Perfect location to explore the town. Beautiful clean Riad with an inhouse restaurant. The Riad is nicely restored and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a large upper story room, which had all required amenities and like all Riads had a lots of steps to the room. Cannot find ..."

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Riad Chbanate
RIAD AMANA
RIAD AMANA
3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is P3,123 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P3,123
P3,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Great reception on arrival. The staff is kind and super friendly. Having breakfast was a real treat. You can customize it as you want. And because of the communal table, you can have conversations with other travelers. I would definitely recommend this place to both families, couples or solo travelers. ..."

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

RIAD AMANA
Casa Lila & Spa
Casa Lila & Spa
4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
The price is P2,999 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
P2,999
P3,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Place ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Casa Lila is a simply beautiful 300 year old riad, within the walls of the medina, an easy walk to everywhere in Essaouira. The people who work there are warm, lovely and welcoming- they are so helpful, and they love their city. We had a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025

Casa Lila & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Medina

There are no tips for visitors or photographers. Every street has at least one good shot or a sweet treat in.

Mellah

Mellah is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Essaouira area, you might plan a trip to Skala de la Ville or Place Moulay el Hassan.

Mellah
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all. Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD. Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/ #Morocco #Essaouira #cookery

Ahl Agadir

Waterfront views and seaside views are some things travelers note about Ahl Agadir. Check out Place Moulay el Hassan or Skala de la Ville while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Ahl Agadir
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
Port

Essaouira Coast

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
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Lotissement La Lagune

Lotissement La Lagune might not have many top sights, but Essaouira Beach and Skala de la Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lotissement La Lagune
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Lotissement Al Mostakbal

Lotissement Al Mostakbal might not have many top sights, but Essaouira Beach and Port of Essaouira are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lotissement Al Mostakbal

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