Hotel Strategy
AdjustSavvy Traveler
Savvy choices.
First visit? Stay in Central Medina & Souks.
For a first stay, the central medina puts the souks, Place Moulay Hassan, ramparts, harbor and beach approach within easy walking distance, while offering the widest choice of riads and restaurants. Accept the luggage walk and occasional lane noise in return for being in Essaouira rather than merely beside it.
Avoid sleeping near Port & Bab el Marsa, The far southern end of Beach & Corniche, Mogador Golf & Resort Area for a one- or two-night first visit, Any medina room directly on the busiest souk lanes or main square. Excellent for a harbor wander and fish meal, but working-port noise, gulls, odors, traffic and tourist-facing fish restaurants make it a poor default sleeping zone.
Hotel Strategy
AdjustSavvy Traveler
Savvy choices.
First visit? Stay in Central Medina & Souks.
For a first stay, the central medina puts the souks, Place Moulay Hassan, ramparts, harbor and beach approach within easy walking distance, while offering the widest choice of riads and restaurants. Accept the luggage walk and occasional lane noise in return for being in Essaouira rather than merely beside it.
Avoid sleeping near Port & Bab el Marsa, The far southern end of Beach & Corniche, Mogador Golf & Resort Area for a one- or two-night first visit, Any medina room directly on the busiest souk lanes or main square. Excellent for a harbor wander and fish meal, but working-port noise, gulls, odors, traffic and tourist-facing fish restaurants make it a poor default sleeping zone.