We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Essaouira, Morocco. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
Newly opened, December 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Le Palazzo is located in the centre of Essaouira, 300 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Le Palazzo also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a city view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking Arabic, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador, 16 km from Le Palazzo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Superb guest reviews. Boasting a terrace, Hotel Magdoul is situated in the centre of Essaouira, 600 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. Attractively located in the Old Medina district, this hotel is set 5.6 km from Golf de Mogador. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, each room includes a patio. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Hotel Magdoul also feature free WiFi. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Magdoul will be able to enjoy activities in and around Essaouira, like hiking and cycling. Speaking Arabic, English and French at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Resort. Amazing guest reviews. Set in Essaouira, 600 metres from Plage d'Essaouira, BABERRIH Hôtel Hospitality Palaces & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. BABERRIH Hôtel Hospitality Palaces & Resorts features some units with sea views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French and Moroccan cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options can also be requested. Golf de Mogador is 34 km from BABERRIH Hôtel Hospitality Palaces & Resorts. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 44 km from the resort.Show full description
Opened October 2019. Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Suite Azur Hotel is set in the centre of Essaouira, 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. Well situated in the Old Medina district, this hotel is located 6.2 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with city views. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Suite Azur Hotel. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH boutique hotel in Essaouira.
Opened February 2018. Great value. Popular among business travellers. Set in Essaouira, 300 metres from Plage d'Essaouira, Hotel Cote ocean Mogador offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Every room has a safety deposit box, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. The units in Hotel Cote ocean Mogador are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and halal options. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Golf de Mogador is 5.3 km from Hotel Cote ocean Mogador. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador, 16 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Historic. Featuring free WiFi, Villa Quieta is set in Essaouira. Free private parking is available on site. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and shower in every unit, along with bath robes and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered. Villa Quieta also includes an outdoor pool. The property also offers grocery delivery. 24/7 front office is available at the property. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. A number of activities is offered in the area, such as windsurfing, cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 13 km from Villa Quieta.Show full description
Cool. Great value. Riad Salmiya Dune is located in Essaouira, 5 minutes from the beach. Free internet through optical fibre is available in all areas. Each room is fitted with private bathroom which also comes with a bath or shower. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, horse riding and fishing. The property offers free parking. Essaouira Mogador Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find newly opened hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Essaouira here: Old MedinaAhl AgadirKasbahEssaouira Coast
Charming. Friendly staff. La Fontaine Bleue is situated 10 minutes’ from the beach, in the heart of Essaouira and offers a terrace with a panoramic sea view. Guests are free to relax by the fireplace or in the Moroccan lounge. The guest rooms are decorated in a traditional, local style. They each include a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining area and a Moroccan breakfast is served every morning. Upon request La Fontaine Bleue can help organise quad biking, camel rides and airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and there is a DVD collection in the TV lounge. The property is 1 km from Essaouira Citadel and 26 km from Sidi Kaouki. Additional features include a hammam, massage treatments and cooking lessons.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Hip. Located in the medina, a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Beach, this traditional riad features a patio with a fountain and seating area and a terrace with sun beds. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Decorated with local handicrafts and carpets, each spacious room at Riad Emotion includes a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower. A hairdryer and free toiletries are provided. Moroccan specialties are served for breakfast, which can be taken in the patio, on the terrace or in your room. A regional cuisine is proposed for lunch and dinner in the dining room. At Riad Emotion you can sit in the lounge watching the TV in front of the fireplace or tan on the sun terrace. Essaouira Harbour is a 5-minute walk away while the Airport is 15 km from Riad Emotion.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest and most RELAXING riads in Essaouira. It also has a highly rated breakfast and a great location.
Highly elegant. Great bar. This luxurious hotel features a terrace with a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Medina and the sea. It is just 400 metres from the beach, in central Essaouira. The Heure Bleue Palais offers spacious rooms and suites with an elegant décor. They come with flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, and some also feature Italian showers or balconies. At the Bleue Palais, guests can choose from several dining options. The outdoor restaurant, Courtyard Patio, serves both international and Moroccan cuisine, and the Moroccan Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine. Light lunches can also be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. The hotel’s cosy bar, the English Lounge, features a piano and a fireplace. There is also a cinema room, a hammam and a massage room. Faclities include free Wi-Fi access, room service and an on-site currency exchange.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC boutique hotel in Essaouira. It also has a unique rooftop pool!
Cool. Comfortable beds. Vent des Dunes is located in a residential neighbourhood a 2-minute walk from the beach. It offers a garden and free Wi-Fi available in all areas. Rooms at Vent des Dunes are simply decorated and equipped with a private bathroom. Some rooms have a terrace or balcony. Vent des Dunes serves breakfast on the large terrace that overlooks the city and you can enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine upon request. Guests are invited to explore the hotel’s garden or relax with mint tea in the lounge. Vent des Dunes is a 15-minute walk from Essaouira’s medina. The staff is available to provide information on restaurants and activities in Essaouira. Guests have access to a free private parking.Show full description
Romantic. Friendly staff. Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace. All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Riad Chbanate are also equipped with a TV and a luxurious bathroom with bathtub. They all overlook the riad’s indoor patio. A continental breakfast is served every morning and can be enjoyed in the guest rooms. The bar and the cosy lounge rooms are ideal to relax. The 24-hour front desk provides tour desk and car rental services. Riad Chbanate is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and 100 metres from Place bab Marrakesh.Show full description
Popular among families. Located on the seafront, a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Port, this hotel is designed around a large outdoor swimming pool. It offers spa facilities, 3 restaurants and 2 bars, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms with balconies have a modern decor and are each equipped with a TV, minibar and free wired internet. Rooms have en suite bathroom facilities with a bathtub and shower. With the thalassotherapy institute directly linked to the hotel, guests can enjoy a range of treatments. For a supplement, a hair and beauty salon is also available on site. International and Moroccan cuisine is available in the hotel's restaurants. For afternoon tea, French and Moroccan pastries are offered in La Scala tearoom and in the evening Mogador's Club offers cocktails in a stylish environment.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Charming. Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier & SPA offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay. Ryad Watier & SPA is set in a typical Moroccan house renovated to offer the greatest comfort while preserving traditional features. It offers 10 luminous and elegant rooms, each with a unique decor. The ryad offers comfortable areas over 4 floors. The two roof terraces offer a view of the sea. Savour typical and simple specialities in the dining room opening on the patio and the garden.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming, cosy and lively newly opened hotel in Essaouira. It also has very cosy rooms. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Set amidst fragrant gardens, within a 19-minute drive from the city centre of Essaouira, the traditionally built Riad Titima Essaouira features a pool with a stone-paved sun terrace. It also includes a common seating area with TV, free Wi-Fi in public areas. Enjoying views over the pool or the garden, all rooms of Titima are fitted with traditional carpets, rustic furnishings and soft colours. Each spacious unit features a seating area and a private bathroom with shower, while some open out to a terrace. Essaouira Mogador Airport lies within a 14 km from the property, while Essaouira Port is located within a 20-minute drive. The famous beach Tagharte d'Essaouira is at a distance of a 20-minute drive. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Great views. Popular among couples. The Chems Bleu is a calm and sunny house that offers comfortable accommodation and amazing views of the beach and the port. It features a flowery patio with an Andalusia fountain and the larges terraces where you can relax in the sun. Guestrooms are individually decorated and named after the dominating colour of their décor. They are comfortable and bright and equipped with modern en suite facilities. With its ocean front view, a top-notch maid service and dedication to exceptional service, the Riad Chems Bleu is a jewel of Essaouira.Show full description
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