With a population of 70.634, Essaouira is a must-see destination in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essaouira has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Essaouira in August, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Essaouira, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Essaouira, you’ll arrive at Essaouira (ESU), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Essaouira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 53h 05m.
Another option to get to Essaouira is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 307 km from Essaouira. You’ll find branches of AIRCAR and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Casablanca.
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery to great affordable options like the Mama Souiri Hotel, Essaouira offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Essaouira costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Essaouira.
Compact (Dacia Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Essaouira, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.