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Essaouira Hostel

2.0 star property
Get ready for an action-packed getaway amidst stunning natural beauty or simply relax over coffee with breathtaking rooftop views.

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Staircase
Executive lounge
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing
Experience the vibrant energy of Essaouira Youth Hostel & Social Travel, located in Medina. Active travelers can enjoy archery, ecotours, and rowing/canoeing on site or unwind with a massage at the spa. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi to plan your next adventure while enjoying full breakfast options and activities like hiking/biking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 97.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 6 People

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Rue Laghrissi ,17, Essaouira, ESS, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 9 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 11 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 12 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Essaouira Hostel. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Segway rentals/tours

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 1.10 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)
  • Transfer service fee per child: MAD 0 (one-way)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 150 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Essaouira Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essaouira Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Essaouira Hostel?

Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Essaouira Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Essaouira Hostel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Essaouira Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 150 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essaouira Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Essaouira Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and archery. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Essaouira Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Essaouira Hostel like?

Essaouira Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 11 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

Essaouira Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

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:))
Clara, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michele, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Youness, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastiskt
Det var en bra vistelse .personal en bar trivliga och Hjälpsamma.det var nära till stranden och centrum..
Driss, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Driss, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, the community manager a very helpful, a great space for working online, WiFi available in all places. I recommend this hostel.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un youth hostel de verdad, fantàstico ambiente, siempre que vuelva a essouira ya sé donde ir
Jordi, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and Cool!
Simple and cozy hostel in the medina with amazing staff and guests!!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lynn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
J, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Ruenno, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best kitchen ever. The Staff are amazing people. It’s one of the best hostel I ever stay.
KionKrabe, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Скромный хостел на пару ночей
Милый хостел, жили вдвоем в двухместном номере. Менеджер очень старается угодить постояльцам, да бы рейтинг хостела чуть упал, а, видимо, конкуренция большая, да и несезон был. В зоне отдыха на первом этаже есть кухня со всей утварью. Готовили стейк акулы, купленный на рыбацком рынке. Номера темноватые ,как и во всех риадах Марокко. Ночью довольно прохладно (были в середине ноября 2015 г.). Расположен в медине. Она самая, на мой взгляд, не запутанная, по сравнению с мединой Марракеша и Феса. Нашли сами.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.