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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. Great location. Staff all spoke English, French, and Arabic. Super clean, very comfortable beds, large lockers, great breakfast, movie every night. Highly recommend!

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9.1
Superb
1,148 reviews
Price from
US$15
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. Everything was great! Location is very central so you’re close to chaotic market but once you enter hostel, it’s peaceful and quiet. The room is very cozy, the owners put a lot of attention to details and design. The common areas and the rooftop are awesome. The staff was very welcoming, special thanks to Marouane for his kindness, always smiling and helping with any question.

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9
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
US$15
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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. Exceptional Stay at Dar Iziki – A Home Away from Home! I had the most wonderful experience staying at Dar Iziki! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and kindness, making me feel instantly at home. The atmosphere is truly special—relaxed, friendly, and full of positive energy. The cleanliness of the entire place is outstanding. Every corner, from the rooms to the shared spaces, is well-maintained, creating a fresh and comfortable environment. The shared kitchen is a fantastic addition, fully equipped and inviting, making it easy to cook and connect with fellow travelers. One of the highlights of my stay was the beautiful pool, perfect for cooling off and unwinding after a day of exploring. The sense of community here is incredible—whether you’re enjoying a meal together, sharing travel stories, or simply relaxing in the common areas, you always feel like part of a family. The team at Dar Iziki goes above and beyond to ensure guests have a memorable stay. Their hospitality is truly top-notch, always available with helpful tips and warm smiles. I can’t recommend Dar Iziki enough—if you’re looking for a welcoming, clean, and social place to stay, this is the perfect choice! I’ll definitely be back. 10/10!

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9.4
Superb
621 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. We were welcomed with mint tea by the lovely owner. The breakfast was fantastic, the room was great and clean, and the view was stunning.

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9.2
Superb
371 reviews
Price from
US$83
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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9.4
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. Abdou is lovely, caring and very positive person. He helped me a lot while my staying in Kaouki. Thanks to him my staying there was more than beyond my imagination. Thank you very much ❤️

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9.4
Superb
49 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
1,693 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. This is my favorite hostel ever. I was a little worried about not being able to lock my things up while I was out but I knew immediately after walking in that there was no reason to worry. The vibe here is unmatchable, the staff is incredible, there’s many travelers but also many Moroccans, which is amazing. Iftar and Sohoor here is an awesome experience

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8.2
Very good
1,490 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. I loved the hospitality, the place is at the center of medina plus you get good breakfast - Fatima is star ✨ and also I am an aspiring writer -this place made me feel so comfy to write ✍️,I have also left a signed copy of my book "Are Souls Made of Zinc?" By Trisha Raha, at Berber Hostel bookshelf: Do have a look if you end up staying there. Enjoy your comfort!!!

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8.6
Fabulous
505 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. wonderful sea views, great location, clean and comfy, delicious breakfast, peaceful surroundings...really friendly informal vibe, the brothers look after everyone so well! thankyou :)

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8.7
Fabulous
482 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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