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

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.

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When to visit Essaouira

Essaouira in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£24
2 travellers
Flight to Essaouira
3 nights at hotel
Essaouira in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£24
2 travellers
Flight to Essaouira
3 nights at 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 9 miles 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 105 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Marrakech.

Plane

When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles 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 105 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Marrakech.

Airports near Essaouira

ESUEssaouira
AGAAgadir Almassira

Airlines serving Essaouira

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,167 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,291 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,885 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,191 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (286 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (390 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (581 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (244 reviews)
Condor
Good (401 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 £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira

Most booked hotels in Essaouira

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Essaouira Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea&spa MGallery Coll.
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Riad Al Madina
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£42+
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Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£87+
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Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Essaouira

Hiring a car in Essaouira costs £22 per day, on average, or £87 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Essaouira.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Essaouira, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Essaouira costs £22 per day, on average, or £87 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Essaouira.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Essaouira, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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