Essaouira travel guide

Essaouira Tourism | Essaouira Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Essaouira to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in February
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in February
Estimated hotel price
$161
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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.

Plane

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

Airports near Essaouira

Airlines serving Essaouira

SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (580 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (210 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (633 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (332 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,287 reviews)
Show more

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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 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)
$147+
Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$213+
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$200+
Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$207+
Mogador Ryad Essaouira
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$0+
Hotel des Iles
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$127+

Hiring a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Sandero or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Sandero or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.