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Essaouira

A coastal stay with a medina, harbour and time for walks by the water.

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Where should you stay?

A small property in the medina suits walks, shops and visits to the harbour. A coastal stay leaves more room for quiet days. Compare location and facilities, and let your plans determine whether you want more town life or time by the water.

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Three ideas for your days

Walk through the medina with a guide

Explore the medina's lanes, crafts and fortifications on a guided food and art walk. Visit local workshops and sample the city's flavours along the way. The tour starts at Bab Sba in central Essaouira and also includes the harbour.

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Explore the harbour and fish market

The harbour is a working place, with fishing boats and activity around the day's catch. Visit the fish market and sample local fish dishes as part of the same food and art walk described in the medina section. Both links lead to the same tour.

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Discover the local cuisine

Get a glimpse of everyday life in Essaouira through cooking with a local couple. Start with ingredients and spices at the market before preparing a Moroccan meal in their home kitchen and eating together.

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Travel months and seasons

March–May and September–November are good starting points for cities and excursions. Summer can be very hot inland, while the mountains can be cold.

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The advice provides a general overview of the country. Local conditions and activity opening times may vary.

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Editorial travel inspiration · October 2026. Suggestions for areas and types of accommodation, not reviews of individual hotels.

Essaouira

Where should you stay?

Three ideas for your days

Walk through the medina with a guide

Explore the harbour and fish market

Discover the local cuisine

Travel months and seasons

Tours in Essaouira

Your base in Essaouira

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