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Central & Welcoming
Caverne D'Ali Baba ★★★
Essaouira Riad
A central Essaouira stay with glowing reviews for its staff, breakfast, and location.
Hotels · Marrakesh–Safi · Morocco
We reviewed 45 hotels in Essaouira across every price band and picked the 45 best-rated.
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Central & Welcoming
Essaouira Riad
A central Essaouira stay with glowing reviews for its staff, breakfast, and location.
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Beach & Golf
Essaouira
A beachfront 5-star with golf views, pools, and a spa – plus a nightclub for evening entertainment.
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Boutique Riad
Essaouira Riad
Stay in a beautifully decorated riad with a highly rated spa and proximity to Essaouira's beach and medina.
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Beachfront value
Essaouira
Beachfront location with a garden and pool, a short walk to the Medina and harbour.
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Seafront spa
Essaouira
A 5-star seafront escape with a thalasso spa, two pools, and a location that puts both beach and medina within walking distance.
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Seafront spa resort
Essaouira
A seafront resort with sea-view rooms, a private beach, and a full spa — a 25-minute walk from Essaouira's ramparts.
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Charming B&B
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A charming 4-star B&B with rooftop sea views, a spa, and a location steps from the square.
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Kasbah Boutique
Essaouira Guest house
A boutique stay with sea-view rooftop dining in Essaouira's Kasbah.
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Medina spa retreat
Essaouira Riad
A 4-star riad with a traditional hammam, rooftop terrace, and central medina location in Essaouira.
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Sea views
Essaouira Riad
Panoramic ocean views and a rooftop breakfast terrace in the heart of Essaouira.
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Rooftop sea views
Essaouira
Rooftop sea views, capsule-style privacy, and a central medina location make this hostel a standout in Essaouira.
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5-star Riad
Essaouira
A 5-star Essaouira palais with a rooftop pool, spa, and a location just a short walk from the medina and city walls.
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Guest favourite
Essaouira Riad
A charming medina riad with a rooftop terrace, garden, and jacuzzi – rated 9.2 by guests.
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Beachfront with pools
Essaouira Resort
A small, seafront resort with heated pools, beach access, and suites with kitchenettes — praised for its staff and breakfast.
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Live music & views
Essaouira
Lively medina hostel with a rooftop terrace, live entertainment, and a nightclub — just a 9-minute walk from Place marche aux grains.
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Pool & parking
Essaouira
Traditional riad with a beautiful courtyard, outdoor pool, and easy beach access.
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Medina Charm
Essaouira Riad
A traditional riad in Essaouira's medina with warm service, rooftop breakfasts, and easy access to the city walls.
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Rooftop ocean views
Essaouira Riad
An adults-only riad with a beloved rooftop terrace and ocean views, steps from Essaouira's sights.
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Medina spa riad
Essaouira Riad
A 5-star riad in the medina with a full spa, rooftop terrace, and standout service.
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9.6 Guest Rating
Essaouira Guest house
Highly rated Essaouira stay with spacious rooms, a sun terrace, and a location steps from the beach and medina.
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Kasbah value
Essaouira
A 2-star Kasbah base with a sun terrace, free Wi-Fi and a 14-minute walk to the beach.
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Budget-friendly
Essaouira
A simple, well-priced base near Essaouira Ramparts with a garden and 24-hour reception.
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Ocean Views
Essaouira Guest house
Ocean-view rooms, rooftop breakfasts, and warm hospitality in the heart of Essaouira.
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Beachfront location
Essaouira
Steps from the beach and medina, with free parking and a sea-view pool.
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Beach proximity
Essaouira
A short stroll from the beach and the old ramparts, this pet-friendly B&B keeps things simple.
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Ocean-view B&B
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A seafront B&B in the medina with a rooftop terrace, praised for its breakfast and welcoming staff.
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Beachfront stay
Essaouira
Across from the beach with a hammam and solarium, this 3-star stay is a short walk to the port.
Essaouira
A tranquil lodge with standout staff and strong value for a relaxed Moroccan escape.
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Garden retreat
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A peaceful garden hotel with pools, a hammam, and standout staff service, just outside Essaouira.
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Beachfront
Essaouira
Beachfront hostel with a sun deck and wellness area, a 10-minute walk from the Medina.
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Garden Retreat
Essaouira Guest house
Spacious, stylish rooms and a serene garden just a short stroll from the sea.
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Tranquil retreat
Essaouira Guest house
A calm countryside stay near Essaouira with a pool, garden, and shuttle service – ideal for relaxing.
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Sea-view riad
Essaouira Riad
An acclaimed Essaouira riad with sea-view rooftop breakfasts and staff rated 9.8 for service.
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Guest favourite
Essaouira Riad
A highly rated riad in Essaouira's Old Medina with attentive staff and a rooftop terrace.
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Top-rated staff
Essaouira
A creative, social hostel in Essaouira's Medina with a 9.6 staff rating, rooftop terrace, and daily communal meals.
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Coastal calm
Essaouira
A spacious, adults‑only stay near the beach with free parking, a pool, and a golf course on site.
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Kasbah spa stay
Essaouira
A boutique stay in Essaouira's Kasbah with a spa, sea views from some rooms, and a 9.2 guest rating.
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Moroccan riad
Essaouira Riad
A characterful riad in the medina with a highly rated spa and rooftop terrace.
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Medina stay
Essaouira Riad
A 3-star riad with a 9.4 staff rating and breakfast that guests call a highlight, in the medina's heart.
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Quiet beach base
Essaouira
A calm, 3-star stay near Plage Tagharte with a rooftop terrace, plunge pool, and spa facilities.
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Old Medina Villa
Essaouira
A private villa in Essaouira's Old Medina, just 6 minutes from Moulay Hassan Square.
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Old Medina stay
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A characterful riad inside the Old Medina, loved for its friendly staff, quiet street, and easy access to the beach and ramparts.
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Beach proximity
Essaouira
A friendly hostel near the beach with privacy curtains in dorms, a rooftop terrace, and free breakfast.
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Peaceful & personal
Essaouira
A tranquil, pet-friendly riad with a pool and standout breakfast, just a short drive from the beach and argan cooperatives.
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Art-filled Riad
Essaouira Guest house
A creatively decorated riad near Essaouira's beach and medina, with rooftop breakfasts over the ocean and highly rated service.
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Garden retreat
Essaouira
A calm, garden-focused stay a short walk from Plage Tagharte, with a pool and highly rated service.
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Medina calm with sea views
Essaouira Riad
A calm, characterful riad in the medina with sea-view rooms, rooftop breakfasts, and a hammam – highly rated by guests for its staff and location.
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Rooftop sea views
Essaouira Guest house
Bright, spotless rooms and rooftop sea views in the heart of Essaouira's medina, with friendly staff and breakfast included.
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Surf Stay
Essaouira
A relaxed, family-run surf hostel with rooftop ocean views, a shared kitchen, and free parking near Sidi Kaouki.
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Medina spa retreat
Essaouira Riad
A traditional riad with a spa, rooftop breakfast, and a location inside the medina walls—a 5-minute walk from Moulay Hassan Square.
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Pool & Spa
Essaouira
A 4-star hotel with a large pool, spa, and tennis courts, located a 20-minute walk from the Medina.
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Riad with rooftop
Essaouira
A 3-star riad with rooftop breakfasts and sea views, inside the medina walls and a short walk to the beach.
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Rooftop & spa
Essaouira
A polished 5-star base minutes from the medina's main sights, with a rooftop terrace, plunge pool, and highly rated service.
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Peaceful & pet-friendly
Essaouira Guest house
A tranquil guest house with a pool, free parking, and a setting between the medina and Val d'Argan.
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Beachfront
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A beachfront B&B with private beach access and free parking, a short drive from Sidi Kaouki.
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Coastal garden retreat
Essaouira
A spa, sauna and garden-view suites a short drive from Sidi Kaouki's beach.
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Charming B&B
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A characterful B&B in Essaouira's medina, steps from the City Walls, with standout staff and a rooftop terrace.
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Pool & Golf
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A relaxing B&B with a seasonal pool, golf course, and barbecue area, rated 8.6 by guests.
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Guest favourite
Essaouira
A highly rated boutique stay with a heated pool, spa, and family rooms — perfect for a relaxing Moroccan break.
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Top-Rated Medina Stay
Essaouira Riad
A 9.4-rated riad in Essaouira's Old Medina, praised for its attentive staff and memorable breakfasts.
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Pool & Garden
Essaouira
A friendly, small hotel with a pool, garden views and free breakfast, a 20-minute walk from the old medina.
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Medina value
Essaouira Riad
A clean, stylish riad in the medina, praised for its location near restaurants and the old town.
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Wellness retreat
Essaouira Guest house
A countryside guest house near Essaouira with a heated pool, spa, and standout service – ideal for a relaxing escape.
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Medina Spa Riad
Essaouira Riad
Rooftop breakfasts with ocean views, a spa with Turkish bath, and a location steps from Bab Doukkala in Essaouira's medina.
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Medina retreat
Essaouira Riad
A calm, adults-only riad in the medina with a rooftop terrace, spa, and breakfast praised by guests.
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Garden retreat
Essaouira Guest house
A peaceful garden retreat 40 km from the airport, with a free shuttle, a pool, and a spa.
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Great location
Essaouira
A modern, clean hotel near the port and medina, with standout staff and free breakfast.
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Central Riad
Essaouira Riad
A family-run riad in the old town, steps from the beach and ramparts, with a terrace and courtyard views.
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Medina stay with parking
Essaouira Riad
A traditional riad in the medina, steps from the port and beach, with free parking and a 9.0 guest rating.
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Adults-only retreat
Essaouira Guest house
Adults-only guesthouse with a plunge pool, massage room, and art-filled interiors, 30 minutes from Essaouira airport.
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Central & Cosy
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A central riad in Essaouira’s Old Medina with cosy rooms, a rooftop terrace, and staff who consistently go above and beyond.
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Medina central
Essaouira Riad
Traditional riad in the heart of Essaouira's medina, steps from the port and beach, with a rooftop breakfast terrace.
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Medina stay
Essaouira Riad
A traditional riad in Essaouira's medina, praised for its welcoming staff and hearty breakfasts.
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Central & Friendly
Essaouira Riad
A welcoming riad with a rooftop terrace and staff praised for going out of their way for guests.
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Garden Retreat
Ghazoua
A peaceful garden retreat with a heated pool, spacious rooms, and easy access to Essaouira's beach and airport.
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Coworking & coliving
Essaouira Riad
Clean, characterful rooms, coworking spaces, and a rooftop kitchen—a short walk from the Medina.
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Medina Base
Essaouira
A self-contained house steps from Place Moulay Hassan and Bab Doukkala, with free Wi-Fi and a strict two-night minimum stay.
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Central & Rooftop
Essaouira
A traditional riad with a rooftop terrace, central to the medina and market, and praised for its helpful staff.
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Medina stay
Essaouira Riad
A characterful riad in Essaouira's medina with genuinely welcoming staff, a roof terrace, and a breakfast that guests keep mentioning.
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Central riad charm
Essaouira Guest house
A 4-star riad in the heart of Essaouira's Old Medina, prized for its rooftop terrace, warm staff, and walkable access to the souks and ramparts.
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Medina design stay
Essaouira Riad
A design-led riad with a rooftop terrace, spa, and exceptional service in the heart of the Medina.
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Live music evenings
Essaouira
A friendly riad close to the Medina, with live music in the evenings and helpful staff who go out of their way.
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Medina stay
Essaouira Guest house
A 9.1-rated riad in the old medina, with spacious rooms, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast that guests rave about.
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Old Medina Stay
Essaouira Guest house
A traditional riad in the heart of Essaouira's Old Medina, with a standout staff rating and a courtyard to return to.
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Sea views & medina charm
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
Sea-view apartments steps from the medina, with a warm welcome and a breakfast that guests love.
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Boutique stay
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A peaceful retreat with a heated pool, spa, and golf access, just outside Essaouira.
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Beachfront
A beachfront apartment with a terrace, free Wi-Fi, and parking, a 5-minute walk from Le Real Mogador.
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Sea-view rooms
Essaouira
A sea-view room with home comforts, plus car rental, just 45 km from Essaouira airport.
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Kasbah location
Essaouira
A 3-star stay in the Kasbah district, minutes from the port and the medina, with balconies and a praised breakfast.
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Medina Base
Essaouira Riad
A central riad in Essaouira's medina with a rooftop terrace, praised for its location and welcoming staff.
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Guest favourite
Essaouira Guest house
A calm, beautifully decorated riad with exceptional staff and a breakfast worth waking up for, just minutes from the beach and medina.
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Medina gem
Essaouira
A characterful riad in the old medina, praised for its homemade breakfast and welcoming staff.
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Sea-view B&B
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A characterful medina B&B with sea views from the rooftop terrace and warm, personal service.
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Centrally located riad
Essaouira Riad
A well-located riad in Essaouira, praised for its spacious, clean rooms and breakfast with fresh bakery bread.
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Riad Retreat
Essaouira Riad
A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, a full spa, and staff who arrange everything—set inside the Old Medina.
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Central & Calm
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A modern white riad in central Essaouira, steps from the medina and the beach, with outstanding staff.
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Pool & Garden
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A calm, well-rated B&B with a pool, garden, and free parking on the outskirts of Essaouira.
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Peaceful retreat
Essaouira Guest house
Garden-view riad with an indoor pool and highly rated staff, a short drive from Essaouira's centre.
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Kasbah stay
Essaouira Riad
A Kasbah riad with a rooftop terrace, sea views, and a reputation for warm, attentive service – a 5-minute walk from the beach.
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Sea views
Essaouira Guest house
A traditional riad with a rooftop terrace and sea views, steps from the beach and medina.
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Most visitors want a hotel that balances location, comfort, and price, and Essaouira delivers at both ends of the range. At the top, Le Palazzo earns a 9.2 rating with a kasbah spa and sea-view rooms, while Hotel Ocean Vagabond offers beachfront value at 1,069 MAD per night. The typical price across these hotels is around 632 MAD, and with 3-star properties like Riad Zahra (8.4 rating, 595 MAD) and Essaouira Lodge (8.7 rating, 1,023 MAD), you can find quality without the resort price tag.
If an on-site bar is a must, the seafront 5-star Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa has you covered with its own nightclub, while Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - Mgallery Collection offers a more refined lounge experience. These properties tend to be higher-end, with rates from 921 MAD and 1,767 MAD respectively, and both put you close to the beach and the medina's evening scene.
A typical hotel room in Essaouira costs around 632 MAD per night, with rates ranging from as low as 214 MAD at budget stays like Residence Essaouira Mogador to 2,948 MAD at upscale options such as Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa.
Staying inside the medina puts you within walking distance of the ramparts and Moulay Hassan Square, with options like Suite Azur Hotel (8.9 rating) or the more affordable Hotel Riad Gnaoua. For a beach holiday, the seafront stretch near the port offers hotels like Hotel Des Iles and Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa, perfect for first-timers who want both culture and coast.
Choose the medina for immediate access to markets, cafes, and historic sights—hotels like Hotel Emeraude Essaouira are steps from the action. Pick the beachfront for sea views and a more relaxed pace; Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort is a 25-minute walk to the ramparts but sits on a private beach. The choice depends on whether you prefer morning swims or morning shopping.
There is no airport in Essaouira; the nearest is Mogador Airport, about 15 km from the city. A taxi into town is the standard option, taking roughly 20 minutes. If your hotel is inside the medina, be prepared for a short walk from the nearest drop-off point, as the streets are often pedestrian-only.
Essaouira's hotels cluster along the Atlantic shore and inside the old medina's fortifications, so your choice is often between a sea-view terrace and a rooftop over the souks. The beachfront properties stretch from the port past the ramparts toward the golf course, while the medina's hotels sit minutes from Moulay Hassan Square and the bustling market streets. Nights are generally quieter here than in Marrakesh, and rooms range from simple 1-star bases around 214 MAD to refined 5-star escapes approaching 2,948 MAD.
This page focuses on the 45 hotel properties in Essaouira, but the city also offers riads, bed & breakfasts, guest houses, hostels, and resorts that may be mixed into the listing below alongside these hotels.
This set of hotels suits travellers who want the classic Essaouira experience—a base in or near the old city, with the beach within reach and a wide range of prices. For those needing specific amenities like parking or a spa, browse the dedicated pages for hotels with parking or spa hotels, while families and beach lovers should check the family-friendly and beach hotel collections. Budget-conscious visitors will find more targeted options in the cheap and budget hotels page, and those seeking a traditional stay should explore the riads in Essaouira.