Curated Stays in Essaouira & Surroundings — A Handpicked Selection
Discover a curated collection of authentic hotels and unique places to stay in Essaouira, Morocco. From slow hotels to hidden gems, each spot has been handpicked for an unforgettable experience.
I’m here to share these extraordinary stays—spaces that stand out for their charm, design, and attention to detail. Some locations offer a direct link to check availability and book, while for others, feel free to reach out if you’d like more details or additional photos.
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Kasbah, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2023 and instantly fell in love with this special place.
Here’s an article I wrote about it.
Casa.b Mogador in Essaouira is a boutique guesthouse with 6 themed suites, offering a highly design-driven and intimate stay in the heart of the medina, blending Moroccan craftsmanship with curated vintage pieces and a calm, home-like atmosphere.
Prices start from 226€.
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Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2023 and absolutely loved it. This house is full of character and amazing decorative objects.
Here’s an article I wrote about all the locations Castles in the Sands manages in Essaouira.
House – 4 bedrooms (up to 8 people)
Off-Peak Rates: £900 per week (min. stay 7 nights)
Peak season rates: £1,800 per week (min. stay 7 nights)
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Rue Laalouj, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2024 and loved it. A super authentic little house with lovely decoration, where you can live like a true local. Check out my article here
2 bedrooms (sleeps 2-4)
Off-Peak Rates: £400 (min. stay 4 nights), £100 per night (for 2-4 people)
Peak season rates: £700 per week (min. stay 7 nights), £100 per night (for 2-4 people)
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Kasbah, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2024 and loved the space. The atmosphere is very special.
Villa Maroc in Essaouira is a historic riad-style boutique hotel with 21 rooms, offering a characterful and atmospheric stay across interconnected traditional houses in the medina, blending Moroccan craftsmanship, sea views, and a refined yet homely feel.
Prices starting from 175€
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Essaouira countryside
I stayed here in 2024. It’s such a magical place!
Les Jardins de Villa Maroc near Essaouira is a countryside boutique retreat with around 14 rooms and eco-domes, offering a peaceful and design-led stay immersed in nature, combining traditional architecture, sustainability, and a slow, retreat-style atmosphere about 15 minutes from the medina.
Prices starting from 167€
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Rue Sidi Magdoul, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2025 – a great spot close to everything.
Riad Baladin in Essaouira is a boutique riad with 10 rooms, offering a bohemian and intimate stay in the heart of the medina, combining Moroccan craftsmanship, African-inspired design, and a relaxed, social atmosphere with rooftop terraces and a small spa.
Prices from 110€, with a minimum stay required during certain periods.
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Rue d’Agadir, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2024. What a place! I absolutely recommend it. The Riad is gorgeous and the attention to detail exquisite.
Riad Esprit Bleu in Essaouira is a contemporary boutique riad with 6 suites, offering a bold pop-art and industrial-chic design stay in the medina, featuring a central light-filled courtyard, a rooftop terrace with ocean views, and a signature suite with a private pool.
Prices starting from 160€
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Ghazoua
Le Jardin des Douars near Essaouira is a large boutique hotel with 24 rooms plus suites and private villas, offering a secluded countryside retreat set in lush botanical gardens with a spa, multiple pools, and a relaxed luxury atmosphere in a traditional Moroccan ksar-style setting.
Hotel – 19 rooms, 6 suites and 6 private villas
Prices starting from 194€
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Rue Moulay Ismail, Essaouira
Beautifully restored house built in the early 18th century and situated in the Chbanat area, famous for its textile workshops, in the heart of the ancient medina of Essaouira.
House – 4 bedrooms in 4 floors
Prices from £750 – £2000 per week
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Rue Ibn Rochd, Essaouira
An Historic 18th Century Riad in the heart of the ancient Medina of Essaouira with magnificent views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the historic ramparts of the old Medina with it’s battery of bronze cannons.
Riad: 11 bedrooms and suites
Prices starting from 176€
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Rue d’Agadir, Essaouira
A traditional, intimate and cozy building in the heart of the medina of Essaouira. A harmonious blend of the best of two worlds, Tradition and Modernity.
Prices starting from 184€
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Essaouira countryside
Baboucha Essaouira is a countryside boutique villa near Essaouira with 6 bedrooms, offering a serene, ethnic-chic retreat surrounded by argan trees and olive groves, focused on calm, nature, and private-use stays with a pool and relaxed homely atmosphere.
Villa – 6 bedrooms, up to 12 guests
Prices starting from 550€
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Essaouira Countryside
Maison Flamingo near Essaouira is a boutique countryside hotel with 8 rooms, offering a design-led, eco-friendly and intimate stay between dunes, ocean and medina, combining contemporary “beldi-chic” architecture with a relaxed, nature-focused atmosphere about 15 minutes from the city.
Hotel – 8 rooms
Villa – 5 rooms
Prices starting from 120€ in the boutique hotel and 350€ in the Villa
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Commune de Sidi Kaouiki, Essaouira
I stayed here in 2024, and it’s one of those places that stays with you. The serene atmosphere and unique charm make it unforgettable.
With its traditional architecture, rural setting, and candlelit evenings, a stay here feels like stepping back in time. It’s more than just a getaway; it’s an experience in itself.
Hotel – 9 rooms
Prices starting from 140€
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Ghazoua
Fully renovated house with a “beldi chic” atmosphere.
Villa – 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8-10)
Prices starting from 450€
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Ounara, Essaouira
Contemporary single-story architect villa of 420 m² opening onto a magnificent 20 m x 6 m infinity pool.
Villa – accommodates 7 guests
Prices start at 486€ per night.
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Douar El Ghazoua
I stayed here in 2024, and it’s truly a happy place. That’s the best way I can describe it. The rooms are spacious apartments, and the service is incredibly personal and special.
Dare to venture down the small dirt road…
The house beautifully blends local architecture with charming touches from elsewhere, with its ochre walls echoing the surrounding landscape.
Hotel: 8 suites and rooms in the main house, or individual units in the garden of the property
Prices starting from 110€
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
This selection is regularly updated, so be sure to revisit for new accommodations that I will be adding over time. If you find it helpful, please share it with lovers of design and low-key luxury.
As always, in my guides, I strive to give visibility to independent, small accommodations with soul, character, and charm, catering to the design-oriented traveler who appreciates unique and creatively curated spaces, embracing the essence of slow travel and a mindful approach to hospitality.
In Essaouira there are incredible accommodations. This is a small hand-picked selection.
If you know of any special places that you think should be added to this list, please contact us to consider including it.
In the surroundings of Essaouira, you can find amazing villas. I have a carefully curated selection apart from those included in this selection. If you are interested in having assistance with the search for other villas, contact me ; I’ve got you covered.
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