Medina Travel Guide

Essaouira

A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
A coastal town with historic buildings, a fortified wall, and a harbor with blue boats.
A historic fort with cannons, a stone tower, and a clear blue sky.
A historic stone bridge with arches, a row of blue boats docked in the water, and a castle-like structure in the background.
A historic stone bridge with arches, a large brick tower, and several blue boats docked in the water.

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

Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda Essaouira
The price is ₹11,139 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹11,139
₹12,746 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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 ...
Riad Mimouna
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih Essaouira
The price is ₹3,713 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹3,713
₹4,771 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (159 reviews)
"Friendly and good breakfast. Good location."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Nakhla

Riad Nakhla

3 out of 5
12 rue d agadir Essaouira
The price is ₹4,851 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹4,851
₹5,775 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (71 reviews)
"Room different than pictures. Very basic. Not even a bottle of water in the room. Just go somewhere else"

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Riad Nakhla
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate Essaouira Essaouira
The price is ₹14,463 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹14,463
₹16,589 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, but what truly makes this place special is the exceptional staff. A heartfelt thank you to Hisham, Gregie (apologies if I’ve misspelled your name), Samira, and the entire team. Everyone was ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Riad Chbanate
RIAD AMANA

RIAD AMANA

3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane Essaouira Marrakech-Safi
The price is ₹6,597 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
₹6,597
₹7,960 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Fish Market are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Gorgeous room next to the terrace. Spacious bathroom. no elevator though"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

RIAD AMANA
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun Essaouira
The price is ₹6,222 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹6,222
₹7,305 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (78 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
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Where to stay in Medina

Find the best Medina areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 Bab Marrakech Tower while you're exploring the area.

Quartier des Dunes

While there might not be top attractions in Quartier des Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower.

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 Place Moulay Hassan or Skala de la Ville 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 Place Moulay Hassan.

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