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The best boutique hotels in Essaouira

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Riad Emotion

Ahl Agadir, Essaouira

Located in the medina, a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Beach, this traditional riad features a patio with a fountain and seating area and a terrace with sun beds. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

J
Jenny Coulson
From
South Africa
Incredible breakfast on the beautiful rooftop terrace and a cosy, well-decorated room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to return for a longer trip next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$150.29
1 night, 2 adults

Riad Perle D'Eau

Old Medina, Essaouira

Located in Essaouira’s medina, this seafront riad offers stylish rooms with a traditional Moroccan décor and 2 terraces with sea views.

F
FREDERIC
From
United Arab Emirates
Great breakfast on the roof top with a superb view on the ocean and the noise of the waves. We really appreciated the staff of the hotel. The lady at the reception was extremely nice and helpful to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
US$131.80
1 night, 2 adults

Riad Chbanate

Old Medina, Essaouira

Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace.

N
Nadine
From
Netherlands
Great location to stay and explore essaouira. It is practicly in the city. You can walk everything. The staff were amazing, the rooms were very beautiful and comfortabele. When we go back to essaouira we will deffinitely Come back to this hotel. Parking was no problem. We could park nereby the hotel and there are guys with big carts that bring your luggage to the hotel and back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
Price from
US$161.85
1 night, 2 adults

Riad MALAÏKA

Old Medina, Essaouira

The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 50 metres from the beach. The hotel offers beauty and body treatments and free Wi-Fi access.

J
Jessica
From
India
Beautiful Riad - everyone was very welcoming and we really loved our stay. We would definitely visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews
Price from
US$142.95
1 night, 2 adults

Madada Mogador

Ahl Agadir, Essaouira

Overlooking the old port and the beach, Hotel Madada Mogador offers comfort and space, combined with eastern refinement. The terrace offers panoramic views of Essaouira Bay.

N
Nicola
From
Australia
Fabulous stay and a beautiful boutique hotel right opposite the beach in the old Medina. Helpful friendly staff, delicious breakfasts large room with very comfortable bed. Restaurant attached was one of our best meals yet. Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$153.37
1 night, 2 adults

Riad Dar Dayana

Old Medina, Essaouira

Riad Dar Dayana is situated in a peaceful street in the heart of the lively medina of Essaouira. It is within close proximity of the beaches, port and local shops.

A
Andreas
From
Switzerland
Very carefully designed and welcoming Riad.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
US$75.15
1 night, 2 adults

Ryad Watier & SPA

Old Medina, Essaouira

Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier & SPA offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay.

F
Franziska
From
France
Just lovely - huge rooms, nice smell, beautiful decoration. LOVED IT.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews
Price from
US$168.56
1 night, 2 adults

Mumtaz Mahal

Ahl Agadir, Essaouira

This luxury Riad sits next to Othello Garden, 550 metres from the fishing port.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
The room was large and very grand. The Riad was beautiful and the food was really good. The position could not have been better, a very short walk to the beach, port and medina.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 742 reviews
Price from
US$102.89
1 night, 2 adults

Riad Dar L'Oussia & SPA

Ahl Agadir, Essaouira

This riad is located right next to the beach, with panoramic views of the sea, the port and the Medina. It offers a hammam and spa treatments.

E
Erlend
From
Norway
Very beautiful hotel. Fantastic view from the rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$312.15
1 night, 2 adults

Dar Ayour appartements

Kasbah, Essaouira

The Dar Ayour appartements is located in the Maroccan coastal town of Essaouira. The hotel offers Moroccan styled guestrooms with panoramic sea views and free Wi-Fi.

B
Bo
From
Netherlands
Pool tables lovely. View perfect. Clean, welcoming, friendly staff and people every night downstairs. Smoking inside was good for us, if you don’t like the smell of smoke I understand you might not like the smell, didn’t smell in the room though. Couldn’t have asked for anything else.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$85.55
1 night, 2 adults
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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

    The charming and peaceful Riad Al Zahia is situated in the middle of Essaouira’s Medina, near the main square, restaurants and souks, and just a 5-minute walk from the beach.

    From US$79.77 per night
  • Riad Al khansaa

    Essaouira
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

    Located in the old Medina, this typical Moroccan guest house is just 10 minutes from Essaouira beach. It features a gallery with local artwork, and offers rooms with a private bathroom.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

    A warm and friendly welcome will greet you at the ArtHouse Cinema Hotel, which is located in the heart of the old town of Essaouira.

    From US$117.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    The beautiful Hotel Océan Vagabond guest house is located 100 metres from the beach and 200 metres from Essaouira's medina. You will discover a place of calm, greenery and restfulness.

    From US$145.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,957 reviews

    Located on the beachfront in Essaouira, this 5-star hotel features 2 swimming pools, a fitness centre and a spa with hammam. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms and some have a balcony.

    From US$144.66 per night
  • Villa Daba

    Ghazoua
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Surrounded by half a hectare of parkland and located between the sea and the dunes, 8 km from the centre of Essaouira, this hotel offers a spa and wellness center including outdoor heated pool and...

    From US$98.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 912 reviews

    Riad Chakir Mogador is located in the centre of Essaouira just steps from the harbour and beach. Each traditional Moroccan room at the Riad Chakir Mogador has a private bathroom and a seating area.

    From US$69.37 per night
  • Riad Al Madina

    Essaouira
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 903 reviews

    This former elegant homestead is in the heart of Essaouira and just 200 metres from the beach. It features central courtyard with a fireplace and an on-site hammam with massage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews

    Located in one of the oldest parts of Essaouira, the Medina, near Moulay el Hassan Square, the Riad Riad Dar Latigeo welcomes you to a comfortable and refined environment.

    From US$33.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews

    In a traditional and authentic 18th-century riad located 300 metres from the beach in Essaouira, Maison du Sud welcomes you in the heart of the medina.

  • Riad MALAÏKA

    Essaouira
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews

    The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 50 metres from the beach. The hotel offers beauty and body treatments and free Wi-Fi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

    With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel is located in Essaouira’s Medina and 500 metres from the beach. It offers a free Wi-Fi hotspot, a patio with outdoor furniture and a terrace with sea views.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

    Situated in Essauouira's medina district, the charming Villa Maroc offers a beautifully designed riad with free Wi-Fi access in public areas.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews

    Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier & SPA offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay.

    From US$208.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 742 reviews

    This luxury Riad sits next to Othello Garden, 550 metres from the fishing port.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 980 reviews

    Located in the Old Mogador, on the edge of the Atlantic, the Lyon-Mogador offers a peaceful setting in the heart of the medina in the magical city of Essaouira.

    From US$86.71 per night

Save money on boutique in Essaouira and nearby – budget options available

  • Madada Mogador

    Ahl Agadir, Essaouira
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

    Overlooking the old port and the beach, Hotel Madada Mogador offers comfort and space, combined with eastern refinement. The terrace offers panoramic views of Essaouira Bay.

  • La Maison des Artistes

    Essaouira
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    At the heart of the Old Medina, La Maison des Artistes is within walking distance to the souks, fishing port and beach.

  • Riad Dar Dayana

    Essaouira
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

    Riad Dar Dayana is situated in a peaceful street in the heart of the lively medina of Essaouira. It is within close proximity of the beaches, port and local shops.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$179.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
    Lovely location, interior design, and staff were very hospitable. Given how busy the streets are outside, this felt like an oasis given how quiet it was.
    Guest review by
    Yasmin
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