Medina

Essaouira

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Popular places to visit

Skala de la Ville

4/5(18 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a visit to Skala de la Ville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Skala de la Ville

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum during your travels in Essaouira. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

Le Real Mogador

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Le Real Mogador during your travels in Essaouira. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Le Real Mogador

Fish Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fish Market during your visit to Essaouira. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Fish Market

Essaouira Clock Tower

You can find out about the history of Essaouira when you stop by Essaouira Clock Tower. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Essaouira Clock Tower

Haim Pinto Synagogue

You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a trip to Haim Pinto Synagogue. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Haim Pinto Synagogue

Things to do

From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

$39
per adult
From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride
Full day trip to Mogador Essaouira city

Full day trip to Mogador Essaouira city

$160
per traveler
Full day trip to Mogador Essaouira city
Essaouira Full-Day Tour

Essaouira Full-Day Tour

$65
per adult
Essaouira Full-Day Tour
Magical Horseback Rides in Essaouira

Essaouira Beach Horse Rides &Treks for All Levels

$23
per adult
Essaouira Beach Horse Rides &Treks for All Levels
Sunset on Essaouira's beach

Horse riding at sunset for 2 hours

$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Horse riding at sunset for 2 hours
Horseback riding at sunset

Horseback riding at sunset (2 hours)

$35
per adult
Horseback riding at sunset (2 hours)
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Medina Hotel Deals

Casa Lila & Spa

Casa Lila & Spa

4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
$72 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$85 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"Très bien localisé, le personnel est super sympathique et accueillant!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Casa Lila & Spa
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
$120 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$137 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Riad Mimouna
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
$32 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$42 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place ...
8/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Easy to find. Cool clean and fresh. Friendly staff. Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
RIAD AMANA

RIAD AMANA

3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
$75 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$90 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Fish Market are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Very nice place. Lie on amenities, for instance but even a water bottle in the room upon checking in"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

RIAD AMANA
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït, Essaouira
$105 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$121 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"Convenient location. Clean room. Nice road beautifully decorated. Standard breakfast. No air conditioning but open window cooled room very nicely. Would prefer television for when in room in evening. Free WiFi."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

STE PERLE D'EAU
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$153 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Ce fut le plus belle Riad pour moi dans ma vie je conseil à tous excellent accueil propreté qualité proximité et les hôtes sont excellent"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Riad Chbanate
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Other neighborhoods around Medina

There are no tips for visitors or photographers. Every street has at least one good shot or a sweet treat in.

Mellah

Travelers like the historic sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mellah
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all. Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD. Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/ #Morocco #Essaouira #cookery

Ahl Agadir

5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Ahl Agadir
People watching on the Ramparts in Essaouira. #Golden #trover #chill #morocco #perspectives

Bani Antar

While Bani Antar isn't home to many top sights, Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bani Antar
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Chbanat

While Chbanat might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan.

Chbanat
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Le Real Mogador while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
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