Medina Travel Guide

Essaouira

A bustling outdoor market with various stalls selling bags, hats, and textiles.
A bustling market with colorful textiles and traditional rugs.
A market with colorful bags and signs.
A traditional market with woven baskets, colorful textiles, and ornate pottery.
A bustling market with various stalls selling shoes and sandals.

Stay near popular Medina attractions

A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Place Moulay Hassan

8.4/10 (153 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Essaouira when you take a trip to Place Moulay Hassan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Top hotels in Medina

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Rue Ibn Rochd Essaouira
The price is ₹18,853 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
₹18,853
₹21,377 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Le Real Mogador are located ...
Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel
Riad Emotion

Riad Emotion

3 out of 5
18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal Essaouira
The price is ₹11,312 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
₹11,312
₹13,023 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"Very nice Riad,"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Riad Emotion
Riad Al Madina

Riad Al Madina

3.5 out of 5
9 Rue Attarine Essaouira
The price is ₹21,754 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹21,754
₹24,509 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bayt Dakira are located ...
8/10 Very good! (139 reviews)
"The hotel was decent. Did the job but nothing to write home about. Less of a Riad and more of a hotel. A bit older. The staff were nice."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Riad Al Madina
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun Essaouira
The price is ₹6,700 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹6,700
₹7,824 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 20 restaurants. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Souk Jdid are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Très agréable comme Riad. Tranquille et adapté à la famille."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Dar Nafoura Mogador
Dar L'Oussia

Dar L'Oussia

4 out of 5
04 Rue Mohammed Ben Messaoud Bab Sbaa Essaouira Marrakech-Safi
The price is ₹11,498 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹11,498
₹13,288 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Dar Souiri are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"The hotel is well situated for exploring the town and beach. The staff were helpful and the roof terrace is a lovely place to have breakfast. As the rooms are internally facing, it's noisy. The breakfast was OK, the lighting in the room (as seems to be always the way) was very poor and the towels ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Dar L'Oussia
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih Essaouira
The price is ₹2,991 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹2,991
₹3,958 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bayt Dakira ...
8/10 Very good! (161 reviews)
"J'ai bien apprécié l'ambiance, la propreté et le personnel. Le seul petit point, c'est que ça mentionnait que le petit déjeuner et inclus et il ne l'était pas. Et que pour en avoir un (en payant) faut le commander 24 hrs à l'avance."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Riad Sidi Magdoul
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Where to stay in Medina

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A coastal town with traditional buildings, a prominent lighthouse, and several boats docked along the shore.
Photo by Katia Ferrand
Open Photo by Katia Ferrand

Essaouira Coast

Visitors highly recommend Essaouira Coast for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Essaouira Beach while you're in town.

A coastal city with a beach, marina, and dense urban area.

Ahl Agadir

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Place Moulay Hassan or Dar Souiri while you're exploring the area.

A densely packed harbor filled with small, blue fishing boats.
Photo by Bob Clewley
Open Photo by Bob Clewley

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Essaouira Clock Tower or Place Moulay Hassan while you're exploring the area.

A variety of traditional musical instruments, including drums and stringed instruments, displayed in a shop.
Photo by Valerie Stern
Open Photo by Valerie Stern

Bani Antar

Though Bani Antar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skala de la Ville and Essaouira Clock Tower.

A harbor with boats, colorful chairs, and a clear blue sky.

Chbanat

While Chbanat isn't home to many top sights, Essaouira Clock Tower and Place Moulay Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

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