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The 10 Best Hostels in Essaouira, Morocco

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Situated in Essaouira, 20 km from Golf de Mogador, Surf HouseMaroc features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador, 15 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

In addition to everything being smooth and as expected, it was probably the best breakfast out of 8 places we visited in Morocco, very fresh

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9.1
Superb
388 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Riad Dar Afram is set in the centre of Essaouira, 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. Ideally located in the Old Medina district, this hostel is situated 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service.

Beautiful riad with incredibly friendly staff. Perfect location and rooftop terrace for great sea views.

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9.3
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop is ideally situated in Essaouira, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

The hostel is amazing, the rooftop is something else 😍

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Located in Essaouira and with Plage d'Essaouira reachable within 300 metres, Essaouira Beach Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Very nice place, good atmosphere! Perfect location and nice terrace where enjoy the sun.

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8.5
Very good
1,858 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Hostel La Smala has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. Ideally set in the Kasbah district, this hostel is situated 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 600 metres from Plage d'Essaouira.

Everything about this place is a piece of ART. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! The staff are so nice and helpful.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,004 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Berber hostel is attractively set in Essaouira, and offers a terrace and free WiFi. Built in 1956, the property is within 500 metres of Plage d'Essaouira and 5.6 km of Golf de Mogador. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

The atmosphere is the best in this hostel! Because you take your breakfast together with the other guests and volunteers, you get to know everyone very quickly and become best friends in no time

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8.4
Very good
402 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

The Chill Art Hostel is located in Essaouira, 200 metres from Market Place and 400 metres from Othello Garden. The property is situated 2 km from Essaouira Assawak Assalam. The property is 4.1 km from Viewpoint.

Every time I m in Essa I stay in this place. Very positive, colorful, simple but enough. Good breakfast together, tea time at six, roof top wit ocean view. Always nice people working. Situated in center of Medina in very very small street. Instruments around. Love around. Thanks. Szokoran.

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8.8
Fabulous
876 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

White And Blue is located in Essaouira. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with a patio, a terrace and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a coffee machine and a dining table.

Hostel in the center of the medina. Very comfortable clean and the staff very friendly and good value for money.

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8.3
Very good
612 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in the old Medina, Atlantic Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Old Fortress, 16th Century Portuguese Canons and a 20-minute drive from Taghart beach. It offers a terrace with seating area and barbecue facilities.

i’ve stayed in 3 hostels in essaouira and Atlantic had the best vibe, the staff is the best staff i’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting

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8.4
Very good
823 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

A mix of modern and traditional design, Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel is located in the centre of Essaouira and only one kilometre from the beach. It has a free Wi-Fi.

Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel offers both private rooms and dormitories. The private rooms are equipped with a TV with DVD player. The bathrooms are shared and there is one on each floor.

The staff is lovely the terrace is cozy and comfy What’s not to like?

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8.1
Very good
639 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Riad Dar Afram
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 175 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Riad Dar Afram is set in the centre of Essaouira, 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira.

    Very nice breakfast on the roof terrace overlooking the sea

  • Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop is ideally situated in Essaouira, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    The hostel is amazing, the rooftop is something else 😍

  • Essaouira Beach Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,858 reviews

    Located in Essaouira and with Plage d'Essaouira reachable within 300 metres, Essaouira Beach Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Amazing Staff, super chill rooftop Very nice breakfast

  • Hostel La Smala
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,004 reviews

    Hostel La Smala has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. Ideally set in the Kasbah district, this hostel is situated 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador.

    Awesome view and terrace. Staff were super friendly.

  • Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 639 reviews

    A mix of modern and traditional design, Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel is located in the centre of Essaouira and only one kilometre from the beach. It has a free Wi-Fi.

    Climatic , peaceful place in the middle of medina :) ♥️

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Essaouira

  • Surf HouseMaroc
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 388 reviews

    Situated in Essaouira, 20 km from Golf de Mogador, Surf HouseMaroc features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    fabulous views of the beach , lovely terrace you could sit out of the wind .

  • The Chill Art Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 875 reviews

    The Chill Art Hostel is located in Essaouira, 200 metres from Market Place and 400 metres from Othello Garden. The property is situated 2 km from Essaouira Assawak Assalam.

    This place feels like home! And the free breakfast was great!

  • berber hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 402 reviews

    Berber hostel is attractively set in Essaouira, and offers a terrace and free WiFi. Built in 1956, the property is within 500 metres of Plage d'Essaouira and 5.6 km of Golf de Mogador.

    The atmosphere. The cozyness. The feeling of home.

  • Atlantic Hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 823 reviews

    Located in the old Medina, Atlantic Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Old Fortress, 16th Century Portuguese Canons and a 20-minute drive from Taghart beach.

    Great staff! Layla & Abi: the best Double Act in Morocco!

  • White And Blue
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 612 reviews

    White And Blue is located in Essaouira. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio, a terrace and a seating area.

    The best in town 😊 Good atmosphere I felt like home ☺️.

  • DAR CHBANATE
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Essaouira, DAR CHBANATE is within 700 metres of Plage d'Essaouira and 6 km of Golf de Mogador.

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Hostels that guests love in Essaouira

  • Avg. price/night: £19.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 823 reviews
    The best hostel i’ve ever been in , it’s clean and the staff were so helpful and kind , everytime i want to come to essaouira , atlantic hostel is the best option out there , beds were nice and soft , the toilet is always clean , i will come back for sure
    El morsli
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,004 reviews
    Probably the best hostel I’ve stayed in Morocco. Look no more if you want a place to stay chill for a couple of days or do some co working with great views to the seaside.
    Sebastian
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £19.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 823 reviews
    I think this is the best hostel in the entire Morocco! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom are clean, good energy and feels like a happy place. The hostel is in the middle of medina which is not noisy and everything is around within the reach.
    Maksimas
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 452 reviews
    Clean, quiet, people are nice. One of the best hostels that I have ever stayed.
    Masato
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.97
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 639 reviews
    Good experience in Essaouira youth hostel, best place to stay, close to everywhere, best service, staff friendly... When next time I want to stay in Essaouira, I will definitely choose Essaouira youth hostel
    SIFEDDINE AMARZOU
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.33
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,858 reviews
    it’s the best hostel I have ever stayed in! The staff are great the beds are good and the food is better than a lot of places I’ve been to in Morocco so far 👍
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.97
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 639 reviews
    It is a perfect, simple hostel for chilling and also for meeting new people. The rooftop is very cool, location is good and the guys who work there are very friendly. I came here alone but never felt lonely;)
    Milda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.88
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 402 reviews
    Usr and mira was perfect, and other guests too. Great location so okey breakfast. Nice people nice hostel.
    emir
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.33
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,858 reviews
    I like everything, i think this is the best hostel in Essaouira! We was on different (but cheapest places) , but this on is really 🥳👆I recommend
    Vojtěch
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £32.33
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,858 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, cheap and delicious dinner every night. Good for meeting people and having a relaxed time in Essaouira.
    Jack
    People with friends