Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Essaouira travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in December
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essaouira in December
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 hire from Casablanca, which is about 307 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Nokta Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 hire from Casablanca, which is about 307 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Nokta Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Casablanca.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,803 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,107 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,384 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,225 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (412 reviews)
Condor
Good (425 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (250 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (612 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (272 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Essaouira

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa - MGallery Collection to great affordable options like the Riad Malaïka, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Essaouira Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Riad Sidi Magdoul
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$62+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa - MGallery Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$245+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$142+
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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 Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 51% 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 Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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