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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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. Essaouira deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
$283
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in November
Estimated hotel price
$283
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,116 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,235 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,855 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,142 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (547 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (381 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (283 reviews)
Condor
Good (395 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll. to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 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, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll.
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$172+
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Hotel des Iles
4 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Essaouira

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Compact (Dacia Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Compact (Dacia Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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