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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. The rooftop view, respect, calm, the architecture, fair price, clean.. everything!

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9.1
Superb
1,129 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Set in Sidi Kaouki, 400 metres from Sid Kaouki Beach, Dar Iziki offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting dry cleaning services, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. Highlight the personalized service the family's genuine care and attention to detail. The cozy, homely atmosphere makes us feel like part of the family. Many delicious home-cooked meals and the family's local knowledge about sidi kaouki and surfing , which enhances the overall experience.

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9.5
Exceptional
616 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Riad Dar Afram is set in the centre of Essaouira, 600 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. Staying at Riad Dar Afram was truly one of the highlights of my trip to Essaouira. The riad itself is full of character—beautifully decorated with artistic touches, cozy corners, and a rooftop that’s perfect for relaxing after a day in the medina. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was Saida, the heart and soul of the riad. From the moment I arrived, she welcomed me with such warmth and genuine kindness that I immediately felt at home. She’s not only incredibly friendly, but also always ready to help—whether it’s with recommendations, directions, or just a lovely chat over mint tea. Her energy lights up the entire place. If you’re looking for a place that’s more than just a stay—somewhere that feels personal, inspiring, and full of soul—Dar Afram is it. Thank you, Saida, for everything. I’ll definitely be back!

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9.2
Superb
387 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

Boasting a terrace, Essaouira trip hostel is set in Essaouira in the Marrakech-Safi region, less than 1 km from Plage d'Essaouira and 4.9 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing place — the dorms are super clean, with comfy beds, curtains for privacy, and lockers. The host is incredibly friendly and always ready to help with anything or tell a funny story. I absolutely loved the vibe here and just kept extending my stay. Highly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Sidi Kaouki, 600 metres from Sid Kaouki Beach, Ayour Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Perfekt calm area surrounded by donkeys and dogs. The owner was a joy to be around. So happy we chose to stay at Ayour hostel !!

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9.1
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
US$13
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 600 metres from Plage d'Essaouira, and within 300 metres of the city centre. The hostel is a gem with excellent facilities, a great location and amazing people you can meet. It is very clean and beautiful with an even better experience from the rooftop cafe where you can work, relax or get a great start to your morning.

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8.5
Very good
1,742 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Atlantic Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. There's definetely a wave which is wandering through the hostel storeys like a ghost throughout the day that is warm to the core which is not of a pretention but of very from the heart,you feel it. All staff are part of this warmth without exception,you see them enjoying this wave, like greeting,dancing. Also there's Kawtar,who has utter unique cuteness, that is enchanting.

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8.2
Very good
1,546 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Hostel riad maqam is ideally situated in Essaouira, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Ideally set in the Mellah district, the property is situated 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira and 6.2 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Hostel Riad Maqam is a truly special place, and it exceeded all my expectations. It doesn’t feel like a typical hostel, it feels more like home, surrounded by family and friends. From the moment I arrived, I was treated like one of their own, not just a guest. The staff and fellow travelers are incredibly kind, and I quickly felt part of the family. We shared laughter, meals, and spent time together in the living room and on the rooftop, making my 3 week stay unforgettable. The location inside the Medina is perfect, and the breakfast was always delicious, plenty of food to fill you up and start your day. The place is clean, and they even have a kitchen where you can cook. While the rooms are okay, the beds are very comfortable, so I had no complaints at all. The entire team is always ready to help with anything you might need, which made my experience even more enjoyable. A huge shout out to the amazing people who made my stay so special: Khoya Marouane, Mohassin, Mohammed, Acraf, and Okht Aarobi. You all made me feel like family. And of course, not to forget the newest member of the family Caicai the cat, the cutest little energy booster, who filled the hostel with warmth, joy, and endless charm. I’ll definitely be back!

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8.9
Fabulous
187 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Featuring a garden, bar and views of city, Thayri Hostel - Sea View is set in Sidi Kaouki, 200 metres from Sid Kaouki Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The host went above and beyond to try to help me contact France. Amazing hospitality

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8.9
Fabulous
105 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

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

A buffet breakfast is available at the hostel. 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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8.6
Fabulous
479 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

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