Essaouira travel guide
Essaouira Tourism | Essaouira Guide
You're Going to Love Essaouira
With a population of 70,634, Essaouira is a must-see destination in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.
When to visit Essaouira
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Essaouira in August, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Essaouira, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Essaouira
Plane
When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 28h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 190 miles from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.
Airlines serving Essaouira
Where to stay in Essaouira
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Essaouira
Most booked hotels in Essaouira
Renting a car in Essaouira
Renting a car in Essaouira costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Essaouira.
The most frequently booked car type in Essaouira is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.