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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Essaouira
When to visit Essaouira
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.
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. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car hire from Marrakech, which is about 169 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of Locationauto and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Marrakech.
Airlines serving Essaouira
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 £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira
Most booked hotels in Essaouira
Hiring a car in Essaouira
Hiring a car in Essaouira costs £27 per day, on average, or £109 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations 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 (Dacia Logan or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.