Medina

Essaouira

Watching sunset.
Watching sunset.
The awesome terrace.
The coastal city of Essaouira. The most laid-back of cities,  I visited in Morocco.
Hand made indigenous drums and other instruments in Trance Music Shop in the Medina. You can listen. Learn to play or learn how to make them. 
1, Rue Oujda 
44000 Essaouira, Morocco 
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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 S$55 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
S$55
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 Place du Marché ...
8/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
Lovely riad accommodation in a passageway just off one of the main streets in the medina at Essaouira. Breakfast in the central atrium was a lovely way to start the day. A relaxing place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the medina. Room was compact with two single beds but was an authentic ...

Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad  Emotion

Riad Emotion

3 out of 5
18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal Essaouira
The price is S$218 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
S$218
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Excellent small Riad which is in a great central Location. The Riad is clean, very peaceful and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Each morning guest are treated to the most delicious home cooked breakfast which is served in a beautiful location: a true highlight of the riad that sets you up for ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026

Riad Emotion
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate Essaouira Essaouira
The price is S$198 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$198
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

Riad Chbanate
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït Essaouira
The price is S$180 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$180
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (198 reviews)
Fantastic riad. Our favorite out of four cities in Morocco. The ocean view suite was absolutely fabulous. Perfect views any time of day. Amazing to watch and listen to the waves. Breakfast on terrace simply spectacular. Very pleasant staff. Would gladly return there!

Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

STE PERLE D'EAU
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda Essaouira
The price is S$172 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
S$172
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
Excellent in every way. Wonderful location with breathtaking views, truly kind, helpful and friendly staff, really nice breakfast and excellent meals.

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Riad Mimouna
Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Rue Ibn Rochd Essaouira
The price is S$280 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
S$280
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Le Real Mogador are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Fantastic stay

Reviewed on 13 Oct, 2025

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Medina

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

Mellah

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

Mellah
Hand made indigenous drums and other instruments in Trance Music Shop in the Medina. You can listen. Learn to play or learn how to make them. 
1, Rue Oujda 
44000 Essaouira, Morocco 
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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 el Hassan.

Bani Antar
Vue panoramique sur la ville d'Agadir depuis la Kasbah

Ahl Agadir

4.5/5(3 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
Landscape with colorful street cafe on quay of fishing port at Essaouira. Morocco, North Africa

Chbanat

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

Chbanat
Marrakesh, Essaouira, Fez, Meknes

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Essaouira Coast for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Essaouira Beach while you're in town.

Essaouira Coast


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