Medina

Essaouira

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Top hotels in Medina

RIAD AMANA
RIAD AMANA
3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is P3,323 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
P3,323
P4,070 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Fish Market are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Perfect Riad in Essaouira
"It was a lovely stay in this Riad, thank you Miriam for everything you were such a nice and helping with everything even food delivery!:))"

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

RIAD AMANA
Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Sidi Magdoul
2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is P2,310 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P2,310
P2,922 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place ...
8/10 Very Good! (124 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 P7,276 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
P7,276
P8,405 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
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! (88 reviews)
"Ce fut le plus belle Riad pour moi dans ma vie je conseil à tous excellent accueil propreté qualité proximité et les hôtes sont excellent"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Riad Chbanate
Casa Lila & Spa
Casa Lila & Spa
4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
The price is P3,802 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
P3,802
P4,500 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
"Suoer stay at beautiful Riad in the medina. Rooms were really quirky and staff super helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Casa Lila & Spa
Riad Mimouna
Riad Mimouna
4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
The price is P6,352 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
P6,352
P7,228 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
includes taxes & fees
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! (244 reviews)
"Beautiful property in a lovely town. Loved my mini-suite with an excellent view of the sea. So calm and relaxing."

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Riad Mimouna
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima
3.5 out of 5
4 Rue Malek Ben Morahhal, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is P2,482 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
P2,482
P3,095 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché ...
7.6/10 Good! (23 reviews)
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Dar El Q’dima, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Nestled in the vibrant Medina of Essaouira, this stunning riad offers an authentic yet luxurious Moroccan experience. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the charm and beauty of the riad. The ..."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima
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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

Travelers like the historic sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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/

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Ahl Agadir

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Gallery d’Art Damgaard or Dar Souiri while you're exploring the 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 Le Real Mogador 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 Gallery d’Art Damgaard and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lotissement La Lagune
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Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes

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