Morocco · North Africa
Essaouira
Atlantic wind, ramparts, grilled fish and kitesurfing.
Travellers come here for food, culture, adventure and slowing down.
When to go
Aim for June, May and July. Think twice about November, December and October — the wettest stretch of the year.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 13°C55°F | 14°C57°F | 16°C61°F | 19°C66°F | 23°C73°F | 27°C81°F | 30°C86°F | 30°C86°F | 26°C79°F | 22°C72°F | 17°C63°F | 14°C57°F |
What it costs
Per person per day — a bed, food, getting around, and a share of one paid thing every third day.
These are GoReady's own estimates, not quotes. Nothing here is a price a provider has offered you — search the dates you actually want to see real ones.
Eating
192 places to eat and drink are mapped within walking distance of the centre — 145 restaurants, 38 cafés and 9 bars and pubs. 99% carry no chain or brand operator.
Of the 58 that record what they serve, the most common are:
- moroccan 29
- fish 4
- italian 4
- african 3
- breakfast 3
- pizza 3
6 record vegetarian options and 6 record vegan ones.
Counted from OpenStreetMap's map of Essaouira as of 2026-10-19. A place with no cuisine recorded is one nobody has tagged, not one without a kitchen. © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Getting there
The airport is ESU.