Best places to stay in Essaouira

Traditional riad next to the ocean with a large terrace offering panoramic sea views

Seafront medina riad with two terraces overlooking the ocean and an on-site hammam spa

Sits right next to the beach with panoramic views of the sea, port, and Medina

Beautifully designed 4-star riad in the medina district with spa and wonderful breakfast

Overlooks the old port and beach with a panoramic terrace facing Essaouira Bay

Luxury riad near the fishing port with marble interiors, spa suites, and traditional Moroccan décor

Built on Essaouira's ancient ramparts with a rooftop terrace offering panoramic ocean and medina views

Rooftop terrace with views of the port and Mogador Island, rooms with individual sea-facing décor

Eco-conscious medina riad within the ramparts featuring a terrace with sea views and exceptional breakfast

Luxury guest house in the historic centre with a rooftop hot tub and elegant sea-view rooms

Set directly on the city wall with a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina and a fireplace in every room

Relais & Châteaux property with a heated rooftop pool offering panoramic views of the medina and sea, 400 metres from the beach

Restored 18th-century riad situated inside the ramparts of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dating from the 18th century, this spa hotel sits in the heart of the medina just three minutes from the beach

Former elegant homestead 200 metres from the beach, featuring a central courtyard with fireplace and on-site hammam

Once a wealthy spice merchant's dwelling, now an intimate guesthouse with a spa offering hammam and massage treatments

Beachfront 5-star boutique resort with a spa, hammam, and sea-view rooms in the romantic and historical themes category

17th-century riad protected by the medina walls, blending colonial and oriental décor with carved wood and rich fabrics

Authentic 18th-century riad 300 metres from the beach, with luxury suites opening onto a bright patio and a spa

Panoramic sea-view terrace in the heart of the medina, with a cosy fireplace lounge and spa for two

Situated directly near Moulay el Hassan Square in the heart of the oldest medina district

Charming medina riad a 5-minute walk from the beach, near the main square, restaurants and souks

Converted historic primary school in the heart of Essaouira's medina, 200 metres from the beach and port

18th-century medina riad 300 metres from the sea with spa, restaurant and traditional Moroccan décor

70 metres from Essaouira's city centre with garden, family restaurant, sun terrace and spa facilities

Authentic 18th-century riad on the Atlantic edge of the Old Mogador medina with terrace and excellent breakfast

Traditional medina riad with patio fountain and sun terrace, 5-minute walk to Essaouira Beach

Quiet medina guesthouse with fountain courtyard, walking distance to souks, harbour and beach

Renovated traditional Moroccan house in the medina with spa, luminous rooms and rooftop garden terrace

Steps from the harbour and beach in central Essaouira, offering traditional rooms and a rooftop restaurant

Seafront 5-star with family rooms, outdoor pool, spa, and 3 restaurants steps from Essaouira Port

Historic 4-star at the gates of the old city, facing the sea with family rooms and two restaurants

Beachfront 4-star with an outdoor pool and family rooms, offering direct access to Essaouira Beach

In the heart of the Medina, just 200 metres from the beach with family rooms and 24-hour front desk

Beachfront apartments with panoramic sea views, family rooms, and private beach area in central Essaouira

4-star beachfront property 300 metres from Plage d'Essaouira with private beach, spa, and family rooms

Beachfront riad with family rooms, spa facilities, and a shared lounge right on the Essaouira seafront

100 metres from the beach and 200 metres from the Medina, set in a calm garden with luminous lounges

Centrally located in the Medina with family rooms, just a 5-minute walk to the beach and the souks

Medina riad with family rooms, beachfront theme, rooftop terrace, and 10-minute walk to the marina

Ideally situated in the Mellah district with a private beach area and rooftop terrace

Located directly in the Mellah district, within a few steps of the city centre with medina views

Named after and positioned in the historic Mellah quarter, featuring a traditional restaurant and sun terrace

Central riad in the Ahl Agadir district offering spa services, sea and garden views, and a design-conscious interior

Art-themed riad in the heart of the old medina with colourful, individually designed rooms spread across three levels

Former Imam's house with Arab-Andalusian décor, individually decorated rooms, and a warm riad atmosphere

18th-century riad inside the fortified city, fully restored, with harmonious patio architecture and sunny terraces

Centrally located boutique riad with spa, inner courtyard views, and upscale finishes steps from the medina centre

Housed in a central medina B&B with inner courtyard terrace views and allergy-free rooms for mindful cultural stays

Family-run riad with unique traditional décor in each of its six individually styled rooms near the beach

Traditional B&B in central Medina, just 300 metres from the beach with free WiFi and mint tea on arrival

Family-friendly guesthouse with sea and courtyard views, à la carte breakfast, and a sun terrace in the Medina

Simply decorated rooms and a communal sun terrace just a 2-minute walk from Essaouira city centre

Spa and hammam access within the Medina walls, with a restaurant and flat-screen rooms in a classic riad setting

Old Medina guesthouse with a local art gallery, rooftop terrace, and authentic Moroccan cuisine on-site

Colourful Medina riad with a wooden terrace offering views of the city and sea, just 500 metres from the beach

Peaceful Medina riad with a tropical garden, fountain courtyard, and close proximity to the port and local shops

Centrally located budget riad with a private patio entrance, spa facilities, and city views within 100 metres of the centre

Quiet-street guesthouse in the Medina centre, 400 metres from the beach with a garden terrace and free WiFi

Budget-friendly Medina address with an outdoor fireplace, restaurant, and mountain-view patio rooms in central Essaouira

A 5-minute walk from the harbour with a rooftop terrace offering panoramic sea views

Rooftop terrace with sea view just 1 km from Essaouira's harbour, ideal for golden-hour shots

Sea-view rooms and a terrace patio in the medina, steps from port-side seafood stalls

Terrace with city and beach views, a few metres from the beach and near the port quarter

Located just 900 metres from the port with a Moroccan-style lounge and furnished sun terrace

Situated in the Kasbah district, within easy reach of the port and fresh seafood markets

Spectacular sea views and a beachfront location in the medina, perfect for coastal photography

On-site restaurant and terrace bar 400 metres from the city centre, close to port dining

Just 50 metres from the beach with beauty treatments and free Wi-Fi in the heart of the medina

Terrace with direct views over the port and Atlantic Ocean, serving mint tea at sunset

On-site spa centre and hammam in a central medina riad with terrace rooms

Five-star property with hammam and hairdresser, steps from Essaouira city centre

Boutique four-star with dedicated spa, 70 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from the beach

Spa-themed property within 300 metres of Plage d'Essaouira with full room service and bar

Offers hammam, wellness packages and beauty services alongside an outdoor pool

Riad-style spa retreat with indoor pool and traditional Moroccan décor, 8 km from the medina

Four-star spa guest house with heated outdoor pool, garden, and exceptional breakfast 3 km from Essaouira

Beachfront spa riad 200 metres from the beach with exceptional breakfast and 24-hour service

Central spa riad with sea-view terrace and beachfront access in the heart of Essaouira

Full spa facilities, indoor pool, fitness centre, and pool bar in a riad setting near Essaouira

Dedicated surf camp positioned right by the beach, purpose-built for wave and wind sports enthusiasts

On-site water sports facilities and a shared lounge make this a true base for surfers and kite-surfers

Beachfront property less than 1 km from Plage d'Essaouira with a shared kitchen for self-catering between sessions

Steps from Plage d'Essaouira with a private beach area, balcony, and 24-hour front desk for flexible check-in

Just 50 metres from the beach with panoramic sea views and self-catering apartments ideal for multi-day stays

Two-minute walk to the beach and can arrange surfing activities directly, with beachfront sea-view apartments

Budget-friendly beachfront hostel tagged under beach and beachfront themes, ideal for solo wind-sports travellers

Beachfront apartment complex close to Plage d'Essaouira with private beach area and fast free WiFi

500 metres from the beach with two rooftop terraces overlooking the ocean, great for watching kite-surfers

Five-minute walk from the beach with an outdoor pool, spa, and restaurant for post-session recovery

Adults-only riad with outdoor fireplace, barbecue terrace, and concierge service in central Essaouira medina

300 metres from the city centre with an outdoor fireplace and exceptional breakfast in a serene courtyard setting

Sun terrace and inner courtyard views just 300 metres from the beach in the heart of Essaouira's medina

Spa and wellness centre, outdoor fireplace, and a fabulous breakfast in a riad 100 metres from the city centre

Rooftop sun terrace with exceptional breakfast in Essaouira's Old Medina district, 100 metres from the city centre

Private sea-view terrace and concierge service in a luminous medina riad 600 metres from the beach

Rooftop sun terrace with wonderful breakfast and full-day security in a central Essaouira medina riad

Intimate inner courtyard patio with sun terrace and continental breakfast in the heart of Essaouira

Rooftop terrace with sea views in a quiet medina location, 300 metres from the beach

Luminous central patio and Moroccan living room set in Essaouira's historic centre with medina views