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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.

Thus beautifully done out guest house has the most incredible chilled out vibe. The terrace overlooks the surf so you can keep an eye out for the swell and is perfect for a spot of yoga or just chilling watching the sunrise and sunset. It is set in a quiet, rural village and although I would recommend having a car, there were lovely walks to explore the dunes, beaches and landscapes. Food is delicious and hosts friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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9.1
Superb
382 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

great location in the centre of the Medina, very clean and the bed was very comfortable. the staff were very friendly and kind throughout my stay. excellent and filling breakfast. I would highly recommend Dar Afram!

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9.3
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Set in Essaouira and with Plage d'Essaouira reachable within 600 metres, Giraffe Hostel -Sea View Rooftop offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Ideally located in the Ahl Agadir district, this hostel is located 5.6 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Perfect location, minutes to cafes, eating places, beach 2 min. The best staff, so nice and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
£13
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.

Everything!! Amazing atmosphere and staff. Everyone was very helpful, the free breakfast was delicious, and the rooftops terraces were awesome! The beds were super comfy, great pillows, and the black out curtains were perfect! Seriously one the absolute best hostel experiences I’ve ever had.

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8.5
Very good
1,836 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.

Staff is outstanding and always there for you to help. Location was lovely

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8.7
Fabulous
986 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 location is awesome in the center of Medina, with maximum of 10 mins away from anything you need. The Beds are comfy and clean. And The hosts were the best, they are so nice and welcoming and they create a good friendly atmosphere in the hostel. The guests are also awesome, I met some good people there and had some great conversations. Unfortunately I had some work to do, so I didn't have much time to spend in the hostel. I hope I can visit again and stay longer.

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8.4
Very good
398 reviews
Price from
£13
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.

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

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8.8
Fabulous
859 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.

The hostel we brilliant, small and cozy so that you can socialize, everything was clean and comfortable. The views on the terrace was amazing and such a lovely place to hang out in the eveninging. Emad has to be the coolest owner of a hostel I've ever met, excellent recommendations for everything and so so helpful- even helped me learn to play chequers! Good vibes and good fun. I am sure you will like it here.

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8.3
Very good
603 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.

The staff are the best! Really friendly, offered me endless cups of tea 🤣

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8.4
Very good
800 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.

Great location . Staff Perfect. Very nice rooms.

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8.1
Very good
628 reviews
Price from
£8
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
     · 168 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

  • Essaouira Beach Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,836 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
     · 986 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.

  • Surf HouseMaroc
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 382 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 .

  • Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop

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

  • DAR CHBANATE
    Budget options available
    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.

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

  • Giraffe Hostel -Sea View Rooftop
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Set in Essaouira and with Plage d'Essaouira reachable within 600 metres, Giraffe Hostel -Sea View Rooftop offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi...

    Easy check in and out, great location, nice rooftop

  • The Chill Art Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 859 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
     · 398 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
     · 800 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
     · 603 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 ☺️.

  • Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 628 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 :) ♥️

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Hostels that guests love in Essaouira

  • Avg. price/night: £24.19
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 859 reviews
    Exceptional hostel, great for meeting people, really chilled vibe. Raymondo the Chef does a fantastic dinner with fresh fish from the market for a few extra dirham. Cannot recommend it enough!
    andy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.28
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 986 reviews
    Amazing hostel: dormitory rooms and beds very spacious, breathtaking view of the ocean and ramparts from the terrace (where you can also est and drink), nice common area with pillows.
    Manuel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 447 reviews
    Exceptional hospitality by the staff and the travellers & nomads staying at the hostel. So far, I have never felt being home and ease of making friends staying in a hostel that much. Plus, it is so clean that from bathroom to dormitory room you cannot see any dirt or dust, and the interior is well-decorated. Overall, the best hostel to me, at least for now.
    Ömer Faruk
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.32
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews
    The hostel is well placed in the city -- easily accessible by foot and in a safe area. The staff were welcoming and accomodating. The shared bathrooms were what you would expect from a hostel -- functional but definitely not luxurious. The rooms were secure and comfortable. The quality for the price is great, especially when traveling alone. I would recommend this hostel to anyone on a budget.
    J
    Jordyn Ann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.19
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 859 reviews
    Great location in medina. The prettiest hostel I've seen interior-vise. 2 lovely cats living in the riad. Homely atmosphere, great for meeting people and hang out! Quiet in the night.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.60
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 800 reviews
    All the staff is very friendly, the rooftop terrace is perfect for chilling, socializing and seeing the sunset, and the food served there at the bar is tasty. Even though it's a cheap hostel it keeps the minimum standards and since each floor can only be accessed by the people staying on it (they have security codes to enter the floor and room) the cleanness level doesn't get affected so much during the day. A very good budget friendly stay.
    Karen Michie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.05
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,836 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: £24.19
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 859 reviews
    I came for one night, stayed three. Best hostel and people working there are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone. It's very easy to meet new people.
    Karlo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.05
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,836 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