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Essaouira Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Essaouira Beach

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | Living area
Exterior
Restaurant
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rue Laghrissi ,17, Essaouira, ESS, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 97.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Shared Dormitory (4 people)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 6 People

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Essaouira Hostel is next to Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. This 9-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Essaouira Hostel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Essaouira Beach
At Essaouira Hostel, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 150 per vehicle one way, as well as an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Wardrobes or closets are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 9.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: MAD 150 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: MAD 0 (one-way)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Essaouira Hostel
Hostel Essaouira
Essaouira Youth Hostel Social Travel
Youth Hostel Social Travel
Essaouira Youth Social Travel
Youth Social Travel
Essaouira Hostel Hotel Essaouira
Essaouira Hostel Hotel
Essaouira Hostel Essaouira
Essaouira Hostel Hotel Essaouira
Essaouira Youth Hostel Social Travel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Essaouira Hostel?

Essaouira Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Essaouira Hostel?

This hotel is situated in Medina, just steps from Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains, and within a short walk of Skala de la Ville. You'll also find Essaouira Beach and Place Moulay el Hassan less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Essaouira Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa at Essaouira Hostel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Essaouira Hostel feature a casino?

No, Essaouira Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Essaouira Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Essaouira Hostel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free Internet access.

Does Essaouira Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Essaouira Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Essaouira Hostel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Essaouira Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, dogs stay free at Essaouira Hostel and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Essaouira Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Essaouira Hostel?

The closest major airport to Essaouira Hostel is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.5 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Essaouira Hostel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Essaouira Hostel.

Essaouira Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Youness

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the community manager a very helpful, a great space for working online, WiFi available in all places. I recommend this hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Welcoming!!

You won't find a friendlier, more welcoming hostel in Essaouira. The staff treats you like family! Quaint, homey, delicous shared meals and a great rooptop terrace awsit you here. Thank you Brahim, Simon and Sufian for such great service. Petfect for the budget traveler looking fo relaxation in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and Cool!

Simple and cozy hostel in the medina with amazing staff and guests!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were wonderful, Ayoub, Khalid, Ikram, Nadia, Khadija and others were very helpful in helping you out. I ended up staying there for over a week. Cleanliness/ Amenities of the overall hostel was poor, but this was mainly the actual building itself due to lack of upkeep from the Owner of the building, not the people working there every day. But my own living area was clean and was done every day, so no complaints there. Overall if you want a cheap stay in Essaouria, with friendly people, close to everywhere, then this is a perfect place to be! The terrace is also nice and comfortable, and there is always music playing and laughter all around. The people who work at the hostel are very friendly, and will help you out as much as they can!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

J

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent budget option

Good location and staff. Younger crowd in their 20's mainly there. Nice roof top terrace. No alcohol allowed as that is the house rules, but plenty of bars not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Ruenno

Traveled with group

Check in problem

They wanted more money than we paid online. Said that technical problem between them and hotels.com. We booked 3 beds for 3 nights in a dorm which we payed in advance. When we arrived the lady at the reception told us that what we paid was only for 1 person because they had a problem with the website which they didnt try to fix so they get more customers. She wanted that we pay for two more people. We had to argue for early one hour till she finally gave us the beds we booked. The hostel is one of the noisiest i have ever been to. At least they was a young Maroccan guy volunteering at the hostel who was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

KionKrabe, Nomad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best kitchen ever. The Staff are amazing people. It’s one of the best hostel I ever stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Friendly but watch for bedbugs

A good vibe and friendly youth hostel and an open kitchen you can cook in. However my partner managed to get several bites from bedbugs from staying which ruined our trip.

10/10 Excellent

Mads Larsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel in Africa!

If you like to travel backpacker style, Essouira Hostel is the only option in the entire Morocco. It is world class! Perfect location and very cool and smartly designed building, but the gem is Magic Man who has been running this hostel for 9 years. You could ask for a more awesome hostel manager. Coolest guy ever, super helpful, very friendly and utmost professional. He, Omar and Rashida is the perfect hostel team. Warmly recommended from someone who's been to 61 countries and has backpacked more than most!

6/10 Okay

Walter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scruffy

Helpfully staff but not very clean or comfortable. Kitchen available but no pots, pans, plates cups or cutlerary. Breakfast not too bad. Did not look anything like any of the photographs.

10/10 Excellent

venetia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

magical week..

we booked a private room as we were travelling as a couple, and it was well worth it. the room was large clean and with its own WC and direct access to the beautiful roof terrace. The hostel provided a wonderful atmosphere for meeting other travellers and the communal kitchen was great for cooking with new friends. Central to the median it was just a short walk to busy stalls and restaurants. Staff were friendly and worked very hard to make us comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Kaca and Dylan, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel Essaouria- the best hostel for young people

I really enjoyed my holliday in this hostel. It was amazing location few meters from market and 15 min from beach. Staff was very welcoming and always helped with anything we need. Also we got map of medina what was very helpfull. There was very chilled atmosphere and all the other guests was very nice. In the evenings we could social with other guests and listen some of life guitar music played by manager and Magic. Also the breakfest was amazing. We was well looked after. I deffinytly will go back there.

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk

Virkeligt et fantastiks sted. For den pris som de tilbyder har jeg aldrig oplevet sådan et sted med så gode forbehold og smuk udsigt fra loft-terrassen. Virkelig god service og morgenmaden er fantastisk. Dette sted kan virkelig anbefales:))
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Driss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt

Det var en bra vistelse .personal en bar trivliga och Hjälpsamma.det var nära till stranden och centrum..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Driss

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hôte qui saura satisfaire toutes vos demandes.

Bonjour, notre séjour a été fantastique surtout avec Magid qui a été d'une gentillesse surprenante, il nous a fourni toutes les astuces, pour les restaurants, d'autant plus que c'est un excellent guide en nous exposant toute l'histoire d'Essaouira, et surtout au petits soins avec nous toujours avec tact et douceur. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant avec un hôte comme Magid vous n'en trouverez pas. Merci pour tout Magid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordi, Barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un youth hostel de verdad, fantàstico ambiente, siempre que vuelva a essouira ya sé donde ir
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

カラマーリ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

リノベ中？

壁を塗り直している最中だった。それは仕方ないが、最初の部屋は下水の匂いと飛んでるハエの数が異常で移動させてもらった。 移った部屋はハエはいなかったがカビの匂いがしていた。 夜は誰かの声だとか歌だとかが結構騒がしかった。

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Kristiansand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly hostel

Very cozy and old style hostel. The room was charming. The staff was very helpfull. The only drawback was that the room were a bit cold and humid in December.