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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.

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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

Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih Essaouira
The price is ₹3,025 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
₹3,025
₹3,995 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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! (160 reviews)
"On arrival we had no hot water. Despite fixing it, hot water was on- off. We were forced finding different accommodation with hot water."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda Essaouira
The price is ₹10,157 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
₹10,157
₹12,591 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
"The location has to be the best in Essaouira. Our room overlooked the ocean with waves lapping the cliffs below. Lovely friendly staff, lovely restaurant overlooking the ocean with an almost panoramic view. I can highly recommend an ocean view room here, you won't regret it."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Riad Mimouna
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït Essaouira
The price is ₹13,831 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
₹13,831
₹15,618 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"Beautiful place and kind and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

STE PERLE D'EAU
Riad Al Madina

Riad Al Madina

3.5 out of 5
9 Rue Attarine Essaouira
The price is ₹20,747 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
₹20,747
₹23,609 total
10 Oct - 11 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! (134 reviews)
"Mold in bathroom Poor hygiene"

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Riad Al Madina
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun Essaouira
The price is ₹6,116 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
₹6,116
₹7,191 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Our stay at Dar Nafoura was made better with the attentive and supportive staff!! They went above and beyond to make us comfortable .. the room was clean and comfortable, Patio was amazing .. we would definitely stay again. Thanks so much."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Dar Nafoura Mogador
Riad Rafeef

Riad Rafeef

3 out of 5
21 Rue Ibrahim Dounia Essaouira Morocco
Stay at this hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Souk Jdid are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Such a beautiful Riad, clean well maintained"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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A coastal town with traditional buildings, a prominent lighthouse, and several boats docked along the shore.
Photo by Katia Ferrand
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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 narrow alley with blue doors and tiled walls.
Photo by Angelo Taraborrelli
Open Photo by Angelo Taraborrelli

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 historic fortified city with ancient architecture, a river in the foreground, and a desert landscape.

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 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.

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 Place Moulay Hassan.

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