Beach hotels · Marrakesh–Safi · Morocco
We reviewed 51 hotels in Essaouira across every price band and picked the 8 best for beach access and sea views.
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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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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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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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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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Pool & parking
Essaouira
Traditional riad with a beautiful courtyard, outdoor pool, and easy beach access.
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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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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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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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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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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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Old Medina Villa
Essaouira
A private villa in Essaouira's Old Medina, just 6 minutes from Moulay Hassan Square.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Beachfront
A beachfront apartment with a terrace, free Wi-Fi, and parking, a 5-minute walk from Le Real Mogador.
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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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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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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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Family-friendly
Essaouira Riad
A family-friendly riad moments from the museum and square, with a patio and terrace.
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Medina favourite
Essaouira Riad
A characterful riad in the heart of Essaouira's medina, praised for its helpful staff and spacious family rooms.
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Artistic Riad
Essaouira Riad
A beautifully decorated riad with rooftop breakfasts and a prime medina location.
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Kasbah location
Essaouira Aparthotel
A short walk to the beach and medina, this Kasbah riad wins on location and terrace views.
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Riad Hostel
Essaouira
A sociable, high-rated hostel in Essaouira's Mellah district with a terrace, shared kitchen, and easy access to the City Walls.
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Beachfront Villa
Essaouira
A private pool, beach access, and a 9.8 guest rating make this 4-bedroom villa a standout for Essaouira escapes.
Essaouira
Strong guest scores and a central Essaouira address make this a dependable pick.
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Beach proximity
Essaouira Riad
Beachside riad with daily housekeeping, a terrace, and a 10-minute walk to the Medina.
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Top-rated riad
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A highly rated Essaouira riad with a rooftop terrace and standout staff, just a short walk from the medina.
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Medina-close
Essaouira Guest house
A characterful guest house with a hammam, close to the medina and port.
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Ocean View & Pool
Essaouira Guest house
A peaceful, garden-set riad with ocean views, a heated pool, and free parking — rated 9.0 by guests.
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Sea-view riad
Essaouira Riad
A grand riad in Essaouira with sea views, a rooftop terrace, and a spa – a short walk from the ramparts.
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Central & Friendly
Essaouira
A central Essaouira riad with friendly staff, a short stroll to the beach and medina.
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Medina hideaway
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A traditional riad in Essaouira's medina, praised for rooftop breakfasts and attentive staff, just five minutes from the beach.
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Medina charmer
Essaouira Riad
A stylish medina hotel with standout staff and breakfast, steps from Essaouira's historic center.
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Central riad
Essaouira Riad
A central riad with a spa and terrace, steps from Essaouira's ramparts.
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Riad near Ramparts
Essaouira Riad
A 4-star riad just a 5-minute walk from the Ramparts, with a sundeck, BBQ, and a spa – plus high guest ratings for service and rooms.
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Medina hideaway
Essaouira Bed & Breakfast
A calm, art-filled B&B inside Essaouira's medina with a rooftop terrace over the ocean and a spa for unwinding after exploring.
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For a resort stay, the seafront options are Hotel Le Golf D'Essaouira & Spa, a 5-star with golf views, pools and a nightclub, and Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - Mgallery Collection, a 5-star with a thalasso spa and two pools, both on the beach. Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort offers a private beach and sea-view rooms, with the ramparts a 25-minute walk away. Prices for these resorts range from 809 MAD to 1767 MAD per night.
Essaouira's beach hotels are defined by their proximity to the sand and the ocean views. The seafront 5-stars like Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa and Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort put you directly on the beach, while budget-friendly riads such as Riad Zahra and Luxury Riad Mounia offer a short stroll to the shore. The most affordable beach hotels start around 353 MAD, rising to 1767 MAD for the premium seafront addresses.
The seafront boulevard and the streets leading to the beach are the best spots, with hotels like Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa and Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort directly on the sand. For a quieter vibe, consider Plage Tagharte, where Villa Quieta is a short walk away.
Nightly rates for beach hotels range from 353 MAD at budget riads like Luxury Riad Mounia to 1767 MAD at the seafront 5-star Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa. Mid-range options like Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort are around 809 MAD.
The airport is about 15 km from the city centre. Taxis are readily available and take roughly 20 minutes. Most beach hotels are within the medina or on the seafront, accessible by car or a short walk from the main square.
If you want to step straight onto the sand, look at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort or Cap Sim Surf House, both with private beach access. For sea views from the medina, choose a riad with a rooftop terrace like Riad Mimouna or Madada Mogador.
Essaouira’s Atlantic coast is the reason many travellers come: a wide, windswept beach that stretches south from the medina walls, flanked by the fishing harbour and the ramparts. The beach hotels here cluster along the seafront boulevard and in the streets leading down to the sand, while a few sit in the quiet zone near Plage Tagharte or inside the Old Medina with rooftops that catch the ocean breeze.
The range is real: at one end, a 5-star seafront spa and resort with a private beach and thalasso therapy; at the other, a simple riad a short stroll from the sand. Rooms from about 353 MAD a night are the entry point, and the most expensive seafront addresses run to 1767 MAD. Beyond the beach hotels, this page also includes riads, bed & breakfasts, hostels and a resort that share the same coastal setting, so you can compare a beachfront apartment with a traditional riad without leaving the shore.
These beach hotels suit travellers who want the ocean as part of their stay — whether that means a seafront spa resort, a budget riad near the sand, or a surf house with private access. If you're travelling with family, consider the family-friendly options elsewhere in the city; if you need a car, browse hotels with parking; and for a more traditional experience inside the walls, the riads page offers courtyard stays without the coastal focus.