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Essaouira Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Essaouira Beach in Essaouira

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | Living area
Interior
Restaurant
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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

Medina stay.With a stay at this Medina hotel, you'll be steps from Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Fish Market and Haim Pinto Synagogue are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 near Essaouira Beach in Essaouira
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Essaouira Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Essaouira Hostel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Essaouira Hostel to the airport?

Essaouira Hostel is 10.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Essaouira Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Essaouira Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MAD 150 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Essaouira Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.7 mi (28-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essaouira Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essaouira Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Essaouira Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Essaouira Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Essaouira Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Essaouira Hostel have a pool?

Essaouira Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Essaouira Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Essaouira Hostel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Essaouira Hostel to downtown Essaouira?

Essaouira Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Essaouira.

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

sylvie, Voiteur, Jura, est de la France

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

gentillesse, convivialité

quand nous sommes arrivés, nous avons eu l'impression d'être un peu perdues, puis le lendemain, en fait nous étions très près du centre de la médina nous avons passées 3 jours à flâner, découvrir...., bien que mon amie se soit fait voler son téléphone portable par 2 jeunes en mobylette dans une petite rue nous avons beaucoup apprécier notre séjour et surtout la gentillesse des gens de l'hostel Essaouira (et des marocains en général)!! encore merci à tous pour votre patience!! rapport qualité prix rien à redire, au top un grand Bonjour à Simon et tous les autres!!