Morocco · 20 handpicked hotels
Morocco's most authentically charming coastal medina is increasingly attracting discerning travellers who want the Marrakech magic without the crowds. From restored riads within the Portuguese ramparts to boutique hotels above the Atlantic, Essaouira delivers.
Our selection
Medina
The finest hotel in Essaouira, a beautifully restored 18th-century palace with a magnificent rooftop, excellent restaurant, beautiful pool and the most complete luxury experience in the city.
Medina
A beautifully restored whitewashed palace with just 11 rooms, a lovely pool, rooftop terrace and the intimate, personal warmth that makes smaller Moroccan riads so rewarding.
Medina
A luxuriously furnished boutique riad with extraordinary ocean views, beautiful terrace and the most refined small hotel experience within the UNESCO medina walls.
Outside Medina
A large resort outside the medina with golf, a magnificent spa, beautiful pools and all the facilities that the French luxury brand delivers consistently.
Medina
A beautifully designed riad with a lovely rooftop, comfortable rooms and the personal service of a well-run Essaouira boutique beloved by discerning Moroccan travellers.
Medina
One of the original Essaouira boutiques, a beautifully restored 18th-century merchant's house with excellent food, a rooftop terrace and the authentic Swiri character.
Medina
Directly above the Atlantic with extraordinary ocean views, a beautiful terrace and just six rooms making this the most dramatically positioned small hotel in Essaouira.
Medina
A beautifully maintained boutique with a hammam, excellent breakfast and the warm personal hospitality that makes Essaouira's riads so appealing to first-time visitors.
Medina
A charming medina riad with beautiful Moroccan craftsmanship, excellent terrace breakfast and the friendly atmosphere that makes Essaouira so much more relaxed than Marrakech.
Diabat
An extraordinary rural retreat 5km from Essaouira near the Jimi Hendrix shrine, with simple, beautiful rooms, a pool and the authentic Atlantic countryside of southern Morocco.
Medina
A historic hotel on the main square of Essaouira with simple but characterful rooms, a rooftop terrace and the most central and accessible position in the medina.
Medina
A beautiful rooftop boutique with extraordinary sea and medina views, comfortable rooms and the relaxed Swiri hospitality that distinguishes Essaouira from its more commercial neighbours.
Medina
A well-maintained boutique with comfortable rooms, a lovely terrace and the kind of honest, straightforward hospitality that suits the character of unpretentious Essaouira.
Medina
A charming family-run riad with beautiful azulejo tiles, comfortable rooms and the personal warmth of owners who genuinely love the city they have made their home.
Medina
A beautiful annexe to the main L'Heure Bleue palace with access to all facilities and more intimate rooms in a connected historic building.
Medina
A classic Essaouira riad with a beautiful central courtyard, excellent breakfast and the authentic medina atmosphere that the coastal city preserves better than anywhere in Morocco.
Medina
On the famous city ramparts with extraordinary Atlantic views, simple but beautiful rooms and the most atmospheric hotel position in the medina.
Medina
A beautifully curated riad with a stunning blue-and-white aesthetic, excellent breakfast on the terrace and the Essaouira character that makes the city so special.
Outside Medina
A contemporary boutique with a beautiful pool, excellent spa and easy access to both the beach and the medina for those who prefer modern comfort.
Medina
An intimate riad with excellent traditional Moroccan cooking, personal service and the genuine hospitality of a small family property that cares deeply about every guest.