"We had a wonderful experience at Riad Mimouna! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a charming traditional Moroccan atmosphere and stunning views. The location is perfect for exploring Essaouira, and everything felt peaceful and welcoming.
The staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The food was delicious, and the overall service made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of.
A special mention for the beautiful rooftop views — it was such a lovely...
"We had a wonderful experience at Riad Mimouna! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a charming traditional Moroccan atmosphere and stunning views. The location is perfect for exploring Essaouira, and everything felt peaceful and welcoming.
The staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The food was delicious, and the overall service made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of.
A special mention for the beautiful rooftop views — it was such a lovely...
"I had a wonderful one-week stay at Dar Amastan during the Gnaoua Festival and would happily stay here again. This riad had only been open about a month when I visited, but the hospitality was exceptional.
The location is excellent—an easy walk to the medina, beach, restaurants, and festival venues while still being peaceful. The rooftop breakfasts were a highlight, with fresh orange juice, traditional Moroccan breads and pancakes, eggs, honey, amlou, olives, and other local specialties.
The...
"I had a wonderful one-week stay at Dar Amastan during the Gnaoua Festival and would happily stay here again. This riad had only been open about a month when I visited, but the hospitality was exceptional.
The location is excellent—an easy walk to the medina, beach, restaurants, and festival venues while still being peaceful. The rooftop breakfasts were a highlight, with fresh orange juice, traditional Moroccan breads and pancakes, eggs, honey, amlou, olives, and other local specialties.
The...
"Loved the location by the water and a quiet beach in close proximity. Excellent rooftop to have breakfast, watch sunset or relax. Wifi worked fine. Room was spacious and clean. Will recommend. "
"Loved the location by the water and a quiet beach in close proximity. Excellent rooftop to have breakfast, watch sunset or relax. Wifi worked fine. Room was spacious and clean. Will recommend. "
"The Riad was clearly taken care of really well. The owners have great taste and pride and make every effort to please their guests.
The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were great.
We loved our stay here…."
"The Riad was clearly taken care of really well. The owners have great taste and pride and make every effort to please their guests.
The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were great.
We loved our stay here…."
"The staff is amazing, starting off with rosewater and warm handtowels when you first check in. Lovely place, full of charm and excellent location for shopping and touring around Essaouira."
"The staff is amazing, starting off with rosewater and warm handtowels when you first check in. Lovely place, full of charm and excellent location for shopping and touring around Essaouira."
"Superbly maintained property offering an authentic Riad experience. Wonderful snd caring staff. Hayat and Fatiha require especial thanks for making us feel supremely welcome and at home. They also went over and above to recommend restaurants and experiences. Can't fault the stay, the people and the place."
"Superbly maintained property offering an authentic Riad experience. Wonderful snd caring staff. Hayat and Fatiha require especial thanks for making us feel supremely welcome and at home. They also went over and above to recommend restaurants and experiences. Can't fault the stay, the people and the place."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"Beautiful spot right in the boarder of the Medina. So about 5-15 min walk anywhere. Beds were super comfortable and rooms were spacious. Loved the robes and bathtub in my room.
Only thing it doesn’t have is pool or gym :) but I wasn’t expecting that.
Breakfast was yummy. Pastries. Eggs of choice. Yogurt. Fruit bowl etc."
"Colorful hotel, very well located in the Medina in Essaouira. Nicely-decorated, clean rooms. Good breakfast in the terrace with great views of the ocean, also great area to watch the sunset. The only cons were, the tub in the bathroom, although nice decorative touch, it wasn't all that comfortable to shower and all the people, outsiders to the hotel, taking instagram pictures because the hotel is really beautiful.
The greatest thing of this hotel were the people who run it, specially Rashida who was such a great host. All the staff were kind, helpful and very warm."
"We had a wonderful experience at Riad Mimouna! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a charming traditional Moroccan atmosphere and stunning views. The location is perfect for exploring Essaouira, and everything felt peaceful and welcoming.
The staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The food was delicious, and the overall service made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of.
A special mention for the beautiful rooftop views — it was such a lovely place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Essaouira. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend Riad Mimouna to anyone visiting Essaouira. We would happily stay here again! ❤️"
"We'll start with the best: the staff!
It's a relatively new hotel so there are a few minor teething problems which we repoted and they were pleasantly addressed. We whole heatedly recommend."
"Our stay at Dar Nafoura was made better with the attentive and supportive staff!! They went above and beyond to make us comfortable .. the room was clean and comfortable, Patio was amazing .. we would definitely stay again. Thanks so much."
By going with a hostel you can spend less on lodging and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your vacation. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Essaouira?
Ready to book a hostel? These options get the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Surf house Maroc - Property features include free breakfast, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. You'll find free WiFi in all rooms. Berber Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Property features include free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Essaouira Beach Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You'll find towels, showers, and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Moga Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Essaouira?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 60°F. Average annual precipitation for Essaouira is 10 inches.
What is there to see and do in Essaouira?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to check out some places near Essaouira. Get out into nature with places like Essaouira Beach, Sidi Kaouki Beach, and Sidi M'barek Waterfall. Cultural attractions include Le Real Mogador, Dar Souiri, and Gallery d'Art Damgaard. Visit landmarks like Essaouira Clock Tower, Bab el-Marsa, and Skala du Port.
What's the best way to get to and around Essaouira while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Essaouira on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away from the city center.