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Top Golf Stays in Essaouira

Golf de Mogador sits a few kilometres outside Essaouira's ramparts, and most golf-focused stays cluster along that coast road rather than inside the medina walls: Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa is close enough to reach the fairways on foot, while Riad la Rose Des Vents, Hostel & Riad and Suite Azur Hotel all sit within six kilometres, letting golfers combine a round with an evening back inside the ramparts near Place Moulay Hassan. Villa AMMA and Villa Quieta add a private pool to the mix, useful for cooling off once the alizé wind picks up over the course in the afternoon.

Golf de Mogador gives Essaouira a second identity beyond the ramparts and the surf: an eighteen-hole course a short drive from the medina, playable most of the year but subject to the same afternoon alizé wind that pushes windsurfers onto Plage d'Essaouira. Golfers who base themselves in the medina treat the course as a day trip by car, while those who stay along the coast road treat the ramparts and Place Moulay Hassan as their evening excursion instead, reversing the usual visitor pattern.

24 staysUpdated August 3, 2026

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The course, the ramparts, or both

Staying near Golf de Mogador means trading the medina's rooftop views for a shorter drive to the course and, in several cases, a pool to recover in afterward. Essaouira's golf crowd splits between guests who want to walk to the fairways, best served by Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa's near-adjacent position, and guests happy to drive a short distance from a riad inside the ramparts, keeping evenings centred on Place Moulay Hassan and the port instead.

Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa markets its position as a few steps from Golf de Mogador, the closest of any listed property, which matters for golfers who want to walk to a tee time rather than drive. The hotel backs that proximity with a year-round outdoor pool and hammam, letting a round of golf and a spa afternoon happen without moving the car, and it sits only two and a half kilometres from Plage d'Essaouira if the wind cooperates for a beach walk afterward once the round is finished for the day.

Villa AMMA and Villa Quieta both pair a private pool with a base near enough to Golf de Mogador for a short drive, Villa AMMA sitting roughly ten kilometres out and Villa Quieta a similar distance with bike hire included for the coast road in between. Both properties suit golfers travelling with a partner who prefers the pool to the course, splitting the day between the fairways and a garden setting rather than requiring everyone in the group to golf every single day of a longer stay by the coast.

Riad la Rose Des Vents and Hostel & Riad both put the ramparts within walking distance while keeping Golf de Mogador a manageable six kilometres by car or taxi, a workable compromise for golfers who also want the souks, Place Moulay Hassan and the port on their itinerary. Hostel & Riad in particular suits a lower-budget golf trip, since it drops the spa and pool extras in favour of a lower nightly rate and a shared terrace instead of a private one for the whole stay, golf clubs and all.

Suite Azur Hotel and Luxury Riad Mounia sit inside the city centre, an eight and six-minute walk from Plage d'Essaouira respectively, with Golf de Mogador roughly six kilometres out for both properties, close enough for a taxi to feel practical rather than wasteful. This cluster suits golfers who want a genuine medina base, walkable to the ramparts and the port, and are happy to arrange a short taxi or shuttle to the course rather than staying in a car-dependent villa outside the walls near the fairways themselves every single night of the whole golf trip.

A traveller's take

I stayed at Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa for a golf-focused week and walked to Golf de Mogador most mornings, coming back to the hotel's outdoor pool by early afternoon just as the alizé wind started pushing hard enough to explain why Essaouira gets called the Windy City of Africa on the course as much as on the water most days.

Hotel Sidi MagdoulGolf stays
Essaouira★5.0(5)

Hotel Sidi Magdoul

Patio rooms and easy beach access for an active stay

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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Villa AMMA, piscine chaufféeGolf stays
Essaouira★4.9(83)

Villa AMMA, piscine chauffée

An infinity pool villa with a traditional Moroccan touch

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.9Guest score
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Maison 250 - Adult OnlyGolf stays
Essaouira★4.9(184)

Maison 250 - Adult Only

A quiet adults-only city-centre base near the beach

Why guests love it

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.

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Dar Eddihi EssaouiraGolf stays
Essaouira★4.8(23)

Dar Eddihi Essaouira

Pool, fitness centre and spa in one family stay

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.8Guest score
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Cavanna Lodge Adults Only RetreatGolf stays
Essaouira★4.8(130)

Cavanna Lodge Adults Only Retreat

An infinity pool retreat built for couples only

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.8Guest score
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Riad RafeefGolf stays
Essaouira★4.8(6)

Riad Rafeef

Five-star riad service with a hammam and Moroccan menu

Why guests love it

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.

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Le PalazzoGolf stays
Essaouira★4.6(914)

Le Palazzo

Spa facilities and balcony rooms three minutes from the sand

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.6Guest score
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Cruiser Mogador EssaouiraGolf stays
Essaouira★4.6(927)

Cruiser Mogador Essaouira

Aparthotel kitchenettes and a pool two minutes from the sand

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.6Guest score
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Villa QuietaGolf stays
Essaouira★4.6(742)

Villa Quieta

A pool villa with bike hire near the beach

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.6Guest score
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Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & ChâteauxGolf stays
Essaouira★4.5(553)

Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

A heated terrace pool with panoramic medina and sea views

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Heated pool overlooking the medina and sea, 400 m to the beach
4.5Guest score
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Suite Azur HotelGolf stays
Essaouira★4.5(963)

Suite Azur Hotel

Spa facilities and an open-air bath in the city centre

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.5Guest score
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essaouira van hostelGolf stays
Essaouira★4.4(78)

essaouira van hostel

Shared kitchen and public bath near the beach

Why guests love it

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.

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4.4Guest score
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Riad La Rose Des VentsGolf stays
Essaouira★4.4(668)

Riad La Rose Des Vents

Sea-view rooms and a terrace steps from the medina centre

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
6 km to Golf de Mogador, under 1 km to the beach
4.4Guest score
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Tangaro Hip Hotel & SpaGolf stays
Essaouira★4.4(43)

Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa

Golf-course pool and hammam a short drive from the sea

Why guests love it

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.

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A few steps to Golf de Mogador, year-round outdoor pool
4.4Guest score
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Résidence LouzaniGolf stays
Essaouira★4.4(371)

Résidence Louzani

Sea-view apartments fifty metres from the sand

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.4Guest score
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Hôtel Emeraude EssaouiraGolf stays
Essaouira★4.3(1148)

Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira

An 18th-century riad wrapped around its original patio

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
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4.3Guest score
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Vent Des DunesGolf stays
Essaouira★4.3(624)

Vent Des Dunes

Rooftop terrace and garden pool outside the busy medina

Why guests love it

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.

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Rooftop terrace with town views, small pool on site
4.3Guest score
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Appart, Hotel & Café AgadirGolf stays
Essaouira★4.3(1590)

Appart, Hotel & Café Agadir

City-centre rooms with evening entertainment and a café

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.3Guest score
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Hotel Cote ocean MogadorGolf stays
Essaouira★4.3(1235)

Hotel Cote ocean Mogador

Direct beachfront access with a heated pool

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.3Guest score
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Hotel Vents Des IlesGolf stays
Essaouira★4.2(1524)

Hotel Vents Des Iles

Restaurant, spa and golf-course proximity in one stay

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.2Guest score
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Hostel & RiadGolf stays
Essaouira★4.2(176)

Hostel & Riad

Riad courtyard charm at a genuinely lower nightly rate

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.2Guest score
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Luxury Riad MouniaGolf stays
Essaouira★4.2(333)

Luxury Riad Mounia

A city-centre luxury riad with genuine attentive service

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.2Guest score
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Riad dar el haniaGolf stays
Essaouira★4.2(10)

Riad dar el hania

City-centre riad service with a seven-minute beach walk

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.2Guest score
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Dar darkomGolf stays
Essaouira★4.1(5)

Dar darkom

Ground-floor family rooms with balconies near the beach

Why guests love it

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.

★★★★★
Golf stays
4.1Guest score
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Local tips

  1. 1Book a tee time for the morning if possible, since the same afternoon alizé wind that makes Essaouira a windsurfing capital also picks up over Golf de Mogador later in the day.
  2. 2Choose Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa if walking to the course matters more than staying inside the ramparts; it's the closest listed property to Golf de Mogador itself.
  3. 3Base yourself in the medina near Place Moulay Hassan instead if you want the souks and port as part of the trip, and arrange a short taxi to the course each day.
  4. 4Pack layers for the course, since mornings at Golf de Mogador can be genuinely cool before the sun and the afternoon wind both build through the day.
  5. 5Confirm whether your hotel includes bike hire, like Villa Quieta does, if you'd rather cycle the coast road between the pool, the course and Plage d'Essaouira than rely on taxis.
  6. 6If travelling with a non-golfing partner, prioritise a property with its own pool, such as Villa AMMA, so the day splits naturally between the course and the garden.

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Golf stays · Frequently asked

Most medina-based properties put Golf de Mogador at around five to six kilometres, an easy taxi or short drive rather than a walk. Tangaro Hip Hotel & Spa, on the coast road rather than inside the ramparts, sits close enough to walk to the course directly.

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