Must-see hotels in Essaouira

  • Riad Dar Maya

    Essaouira

    Sleek and sophisticated, this riad-turned-boutique hotel is decorated with a mix of modern Moroccan crafts and souq finds. The five, neutral-toned rooms…

  • Dar Beida

    Essaouira

    In this 200-year-old medina mansion, retro-chic design meets Moroccan minimalism. There's a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, the living space comes…

  • Heure Bleue Palais

    Essaouira

    A decided hush falls as you walk through the doors of the Heure Bleue, one of Essaouira’s top hotels. This swish riad has facilities galore – rooftop…

  • Madada Mogador

    Essaouira

    If the definition of a boutique hotel is an establishment offering a chic interior, luxe rooms, quality toiletries and high levels of service, the Madada…

  • Jack’s Apartments & Suites

    Essaouira

    Swiss traveller Jack came to Essaouira to windsurf and stayed, opening a business renting apartments and suites. In various locations around the medina,…

  • Petit à Petit

    Essaouira

    A sleepover in Morocco’s first yurt means a wild Atlantic beach can be yours alone. Explore by camel, have a private surf lesson or just chill out, before…

  • Riad Malaika

    Essaouira

    Tucked down a quiet medina street, this beautifully preserved 300-year-old riad is all ornate stucco, painted cedar wood and gleaming zellige (colourful…

  • Salut Maroc!

    Essaouira

    Lovers of minimalism look away now. This 18th-century medina mansion is a riot of vibrant colours and psychedelic patterns. Five of the 11 rooms have sea…

  • Riad Nakhla

    Essaouira

    Ignore the unprepossessing passageway, inside is a lovely central courtyard surrounded by 16 clean and attractive rooms. All have good beds and satellite…

  • Villa Maroc

    Essaouira

    Housed in a large converted 18th-century town house, the Villa Maroc is a model of restrained chic, with airy whitewashed rooms offset by tiled floors and…

  • Villa Beldi

    Essaouira

    This striking villa 3km south of the medina, is now a sprawling boutique hotel, furnished with retro finds and design pieces, with a photogenic pool and…

  • Dar 91

    Essaouira

    This trio of serviced apartments is set in a tall, skinny 18th-century building along a quiet medina street. Light and bright, each one is different,…

  • Dar Emma

    Essaouira

    The two-bedroom Dar Emma sleeps four and is perfect if you want your own place. This tall, skinny house, spread over four floors, has an artful mix of…

  • Dar Afram

    Essaouira

    This extremely friendly guesthouse has seven simple rooms with a funky vibe. The Aussie-Moroccan owners are musicians and an impromptu session often…

  • Riad Etoile d’Essaouira

    Essaouira

    Comfortably appointed and brightly decorated with local fabrics, this B&B makes an excellent budget choice. English-speaking staff are friendly, and…

  • Riad du Figuier

    Essaouira

    Built around a courtyard garden with citrus trees and a fountain, five whitewashed rooms come with tiled floors, beamed ceilings and colourful rugs…

  • Casa Lila & Spa

    Essaouira

    With an excellent location near Bab Marrakech, the 10 rooms here are comfortable and nicely decorated, with original zellige (colourful geometric mosaic…

  • Dar Al Bahar

    Essaouira

    The nine immaculately kept rooms at this lovely guesthouse, tucked under the ramparts near the Skala de la Ville, are simple and stylish, featuring good…

  • Les Matins Bleus

    Essaouira

    Hidden down a slightly scruffy dead-end street, this friendly B&B has neat and clean rooms surrounding a central courtyard. All but one have private…

  • Dar Adul

    Essaouira

    This restored house has five double rooms and two suites sleeping four; all have colourful decor, most have seating alcoves, and suites have satellite TV…

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