Stays in Essaouira

I would suggest Hotel Sidi Magdoul to families who want a patio of their own. The two-star family hotel has a patio in every room and a sun terrace, six minutes from Plage d'Essaouira and five kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Activities on offer include walking tours, hiking, cycling and snorkelling, and a continental breakfast is served daily. I would expect simple comforts. A 10 rating from five reviews is a very small sample.

I would suggest Villa AMMA, piscine chauffée to families who want a villa stay close to the airport. The four-star villa has an infinity swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden, five kilometres from Essaouira Mogador Airport and ten from Golf de Mogador. Rooms include air conditioning, walk-in showers and balconies with garden or pool views, and rooms are soundproofed. I would ask about family room layouts. A 9.8 rating from 83 reviews is outstanding.

I would shortlist Maison Flamingo - Boutique hôtel for a family that wants a garden pool and spa facilities. The four-star boutique hotel has a lush garden, a year-round outdoor pool and spa facilities, with family rooms offering garden views and air conditioning. The restaurant serves French, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. A 9.7 rating from eight reviews is excellent but a very small sample.

I would be upfront that Maison 250 - Adult Only is not a family choice, since the property is adults-only. I would recommend it instead to couples and adult groups who want a city-centre base in Essaouira, six minutes from Plage d'Essaouira and six kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Walk-in showers, bathrobes and private check-in set the tone, and the à la carte breakfast covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. A 9.7 rating from 184 reviews is excellent.

I would shortlist Dar Eddihi Essaouira for a family that wants a pool and a fitness centre outside the centre. The family property has a year-round outdoor pool, a fitness centre and spa facilities, plus a barbecue area and free parking. Rooms include air conditioning, garden or pool views and a dining area. The airport is nine kilometres away and Golf de Mogador thirteen. A 9.6 rating from 23 reviews is excellent but a very small sample.

I would be upfront that Cavanna Lodge Adults Only Retreat is not a family choice, since it is adults-only. I would recommend it to couples and adult groups who want a four-star retreat in Essaouira with an infinity pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden. Rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning, and a games room and yoga classes are on offer. The airport is eight kilometres away. A 9.5 rating from 130 reviews is excellent.

I would consider Riad Rafeef for a family that wants a five-star riad with spa facilities. The listing offers a traditional restaurant covering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, private check-in and check-out and air-conditioned rooms, with massage services included. The riad is under a kilometre from Plage d'Essaouira and six kilometres from Golf de Mogador. The listing does not describe family rooms, so I would ask. A 9.5 rating from six reviews is a very small sample.

I would shortlist Le Palazzo for a family stay in Essaouira that has a restaurant, a bar and spa facilities close at hand. The hotel's rooms have balconies and walk-in showers, with views of local landmarks, and Plage d'Essaouira is three minutes away. The airport is sixteen kilometres off, and Golf de Mogador is six kilometres out. I would ask about family room options before booking. A 9.2 rating from over 900 reviews is very encouraging.

I would recommend Cruiser Mogador Essaouira to families who like to self-cater. It is an aparthotel with a kitchenette in every room, a year-round outdoor pool and a lush garden, plus sea-view balconies in some units. Plage d'Essaouira is two minutes away, Golf de Mogador is 3.4 kilometres out, and the airport is fourteen kilometres away. A 9.2 rating from over 900 reviews makes it one of the more convincing family options in town.

I would suggest Villa Quieta to families who want an outdoor pool near the sea with a relaxed, active setting. The villa sits beachfront-adjacent in Essaouira, with an outdoor pool, bike hire and free private parking, thirteen kilometres from the airport. Rooms include air conditioning, bath robes and free toiletries, and windsurfing, cycling and fishing are available nearby. I would ask about family room layouts. A 9.2 rating from over 700 reviews is excellent.

I would pick Suite Azur Hotel for a city-centre family stay in Essaouira. It has spa facilities, an open-air bath and a Moroccan restaurant on site, and the rooms come with air conditioning, private bathrooms and free WiFi. Plage d'Essaouira is eight minutes away, and the airport is seventeen kilometres off. I would confirm family room layouts before booking. A 9.0 rating from over 900 reviews is a strong sign for a property of this kind.

I would recommend Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux to families who want a special-occasion stay. The five-star hotel is in central Essaouira, with a heated outdoor pool overlooking the medina and the sea and suites with marble bathrooms and Italian showers. Dining runs across two restaurants and an English-style lounge, and there is a hammam, a spa and a cinema room. The beach is four hundred metres away. A 9.0 rating from over 550 reviews is excellent.

I would suggest Riad La Rose Des Vents to families who want a central riad in the Essaouira medina. It has sea-view rooms and a sun terrace, a short walk from Plage d'Essaouira, and roughly six kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Rooms carry private bathrooms with walk-in showers and dining areas, and a 24-hour front desk offers private check-in and check-out. I would ask about family room options. An 8.8 rating from over 650 reviews is strong.

I would consider Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa for a family that wants a spa hotel next to the golf course. The hotel is a few steps from Golf de Mogador and two and a half kilometres from Plage d'Essaouira, with a year-round outdoor pool, a hammam and beauty services. Rooms have private bathrooms, sea views, terraces and fireplaces, and the restaurant covers halal and vegetarian diets. An 8.8 rating from 43 reviews is positive, though the sample is small.

I would recommend La Mouette et les Dromadaires to families who want to stay a few steps from Sid Kaouki Beach. The property has sea-view family rooms, and every unit has a fireplace and a sofa. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and local cuisine in a traditional ambience, and a sun terrace and garden add outdoor space. The airport is sixteen kilometres away, so I would plan the transfer. An 8.8 rating from 101 reviews is encouraging.

I would be honest that essaouira van hostel is a budget option rather than a family resort. It is a ground-floor stay with a shared kitchen, a public bath and a 24-hour front desk, six minutes from Plage d'Essaouira and five kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, a tea and coffee maker and a bidet. Ground-floor units can help with luggage and small children. An 8.8 rating from 78 reviews is encouraging.

I would suggest Résidence Louzani to families who want apartment space close to the sea. Every unit has a living room, a kitchenette and a balcony with panoramic sea views, and the beach is fifty metres away. The centre of Essaouira is a kilometre off, the harbour a kilometre away and the bus station 1.2 kilometres, so I would plan transport accordingly. An 8.7 rating from over 350 reviews supports the choice.

I would recommend Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira to families who want a historic setting. It is an 18th-century riad inside the fortified medina, refurbished with double rooms around a patio on three floors. Two large sunny terraces host breakfast, and cooking classes are among the activities on offer, with horse riding and windsurfing nearby. The rooms are doubles, so I would ask about space for larger groups. An 8.6 rating from over 1,100 reviews supports the choice.

I would suggest Vent Des Dunes to families who prefer a garden property away from the busiest streets. It sits in a residential pocket of Essaouira, four minutes from the beach and twenty minutes on foot from the medina, with a rooftop terrace, a small pool, spa facilities and private parking. Rooms have private terraces or balconies, and traditional Moroccan cuisine is served on request. An 8.6 rating from over 600 reviews supports the choice.

I would suggest Appart, Hotel & Café Agadir to extended families, because the listing offers interconnected rooms that let everyone stay close together. It is a city-centre property in Essaouira with a garden, a terrace and evening entertainment, so there is something to do without leaving the grounds. Plage d'Essaouira is six minutes away, and the airport is sixteen kilometres off. With over 1,500 reviews and an 8.5 rating, I would book it for the family-friendly layout.

I would pick Hotel Cote ocean Mogador for a family that wants the beach at the door. The four-star hotel has direct beach access, a private beach area and a heated pool, and play areas are listed. Rooms include air conditioning, sea views and balconies, with a fitness centre on site. Plage d'Essaouira is three minutes away and the airport sixteen kilometres. I would confirm the fitness centre details with the property. An 8.5 rating from over 1,200 reviews is strong.

I would shortlist Hotel Vents Des Iles for families who want a restaurant and a spa under one roof. The Essaouira hotel has a spa and wellness centre, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs in every room and free parking, and family rooms are available, with an airport shuttle for arrivals. It lies roughly twelve kilometres from Essaouira Mogador Airport and within three kilometres of a golf course. An 8.4 rating from over 1,500 reviews is reassuring.

I would suggest Hostel & Riad to families on a tight budget who still want a riad in Essaouira. The listing offers family rooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant serving continental and vegetarian breakfasts, and a terrace and garden for outdoor space. Pets are welcome. Plage d'Essaouira is under a kilometre away and Golf de Mogador six kilometres. It is a one-star property, so I would expect simple comforts. An 8.4 rating from 176 reviews is encouraging.

I would shortlist Luxury Riad Mounia for a family that wants a central riad in Essaouira. The listing offers family rooms with city views and private bathrooms with baths, a Moroccan restaurant and a picnic area on site. Plage d'Essaouira is six minutes away and Golf de Mogador six kilometres out. It sits in the city centre, so I would expect some street activity. An 8.4 rating from over 300 reviews is reassuring.

I would consider Riad dar el hania for a family that wants a city-centre riad with room service. It offers free WiFi, room service and private bathrooms with free toiletries, seven minutes' walk from Plage d'Essaouira and five kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Rooms include a dining table, a TV, an electric kettle and slippers. The listing does not describe family rooms, so I would ask. An 8.4 rating from 10 reviews is a very small sample.

I would suggest Dar darkom to families who want a ground-floor, self-sufficient short stay. The family unit in Essaouira has private bathrooms, balconies and a terrace with city views, under a kilometre from Plage d'Essaouira and six kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Each room includes a dining table, a wardrobe, a hairdryer and an electric kettle. Ground-floor access can help with luggage and small children. An 8.2 rating from five reviews is a very small sample.