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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.

The setup, relaxed atmosphere, and access to the kitchen. The views of the ocean were superb. You look down at the surf, licking the seemingly endless beach below. I hope to come back soon.

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9.1
Superb
396 reviews
Price from
₪ 99
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.

Sadia was really nice and welcoming. The riad was well situated in the heart of the medina, in a very calm environment.

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9.3
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
₪ 222
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.

Wonderful atmosphere friendly Personal.

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9
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
₪ 72
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.

Location was great, the rooftop Is really nice and comfortable. All the staff were beyond great!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,028 reviews
Price from
₪ 79
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.

Balcony amazing, good stuff, rooms clean, ell in all good hostel to book. Even i booked for wrong night accidentally, ehen arrived i get bed with no issues. Beach across street.

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8.5
Very good
1,891 reviews
Price from
₪ 53
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 volunteers were great. Polite, friendly and helpful.

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8.4
Very good
407 reviews
Price from
₪ 65
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
891 reviews
Price from
₪ 57
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
624 reviews
Price from
₪ 32
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
856 reviews
Price from
₪ 35
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 hostel was really nice, and Simon the host was amazing! He took really good care of us and gave us great tips for things to do. We loved it !!!

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8.2
Very good
663 reviews
Price from
₪ 39
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
     · 181 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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews

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

    Personale var venlig. Lækker marrokanske morgenmad

  • Essaouira Beach Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,891 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

  • The Chill Art Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 891 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!

  • White And Blue
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 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 ☺️.

  • Giraffe Hostel -Sea View Rooftop
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 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

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  • Surf HouseMaroc
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 396 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 .

  • Hostel La Smala
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,028 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.

  • berber hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 407 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
     · 856 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!

  • Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 663 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 :) ♥️

  • 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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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 68 reviews
    good comfortable 1st floor apartment, great bed. Not soundproofed, ok4us. Only 1 apartment with balcony so specify. Great variety of good cheap fast food places, Fab sweetie stall opposite, 1min bar Le Cupola.10min walk to Medina. Felt safe. Morocco is not a cheap place anymore but this felt good value, the only place we stayed that did. Please can we have hot water for showers available in the morning.
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 100.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 856 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: ₪ 100.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 856 reviews
    The staff were amazing, and so was the vibe. Great location inside the medina. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth it and more for the cheap price we paid!!! I would stay here again if I travel on a budget.
    Daniel Graf
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 79.38
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 468 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: ₪ 103.35
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 39 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: ₪ 127.68
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 891 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: ₪ 100.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 856 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: ₪ 142.09
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,891 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: ₪ 127.68
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 891 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: ₪ 142.09
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,891 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