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Some of the best backpacker spots in Essaouira

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The Chill Art Hostel is located in Essaouira, 656 feet from Market Place and 1312 feet from Othello Garden. The property is located 1.2 mi from Essaouira Assawak Assalam.

Staff, location, and people.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
1,146 reviews
Price from
$36.01
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Riad Dar Afram is located in the center of Essaouira, a 7-minute walk from Plage d'Essaouira.

Sadia was so welcoming. She took very good care of us . She has a big heart and a lotta love. The Riad is clean, quiet and comfortable. I could have stayed a little longer. Maybe next time.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
298 reviews
Price from
$102.05
1 night, 2 adults

Atlantic Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Karim and other staff are friendly and respectful.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
1,313 reviews
Price from
$35.72
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel La Smala has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. Ideally located in the Kasbah district, this hostel is located 3.6 miles from Golf de Mogador.

Review score
8.7
Excellent
1,566 reviews
Price from
$29.93
1 night, 2 adults

White And Blue is located in Essaouira. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio, a terrace and a seating area.

The location was perfect. One cannot go wrong. It was a bit away from street noise and very quiet at night. The staff was amazing, and the people who stayed there were a lot of fun. Some of them return year after year.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
722 reviews
Price from
$22.68
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively set in the center of Essaouira, berber hostel is within a 6-minute walk of Plage d'Essaouira and 3.5 miles of Golf de Mogador.

Berber hostel is a place where people originally intend to stay a few days and wind up staying a month or more. The staff- led by Souf- were warm and helpful-for example, recommending a wonderful non-tourist hammam. The location is perfect for exploring the Medina, the beach, surfing, the artist colony, etc. Hostels are about the vibe and Berber hostel is magic.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
505 reviews
Price from
$25.63
1 night, 2 adults

Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop is ideally located in the center of Essaouira, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

I absolutely loved my stay at this hostel! From the moment I arrived, the staff Samad and biggy made me feel so welcome — genuinely kind people who are always ready to help or just have a chat. The common areas had such a chill vibe, perfect for meeting other travelers, and everything was kept really clean. The location was ideal too — close to everything but still peaceful at night. I honestly didn’t want to leave. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Review score
8.1
Very Good
254 reviews
Price from
$48.47
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sidi Kaouki, a 4-minute walk from Sid Kaouki Beach, Dar Iziki has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Everything !! Best place I have ever stayed . Better than ever expected. The staff are exceptional, location, views from wonderful rooftop , lovely swimming pool with sunloungers protected from the wind , very clean , well run with a beautiful lounge overlooking pool with nightly open fire and many instruments that guests and staff play and u can sing along . Good variety of different types of rooms and accommodation. . Best ambiance and incredible value for money . Very good chefs or use of very good kitchen . Thanks guys you are the best and we and all the other guests will be back . Sharma
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
564 reviews
Price from
$40.82
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, bar and views of city, Thayri Hostel is located in Sidi Kaouki, a 2-minute walk from Sid Kaouki Beach. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property....

The host went above and beyond to try to help me contact France. Amazing hospitality
Review score
8.8
Excellent
82 reviews
Price from
$32.65
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sidi Kaouki, L'auberge des Vagues offers beachfront accommodations a 2-minute walk from Sid Kaouki Beach and provides facilities like a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

It was Quite The location is good
Review score
7.8
Good
5 reviews
Price from
$38.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $9.67
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,590 reviews
    Essaouira Beach Hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever visited. I highly recommend it
    Guest review by
    Hassan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $9.67
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,590 reviews
    Best hostel i have visit in morocco
    Guest review by
    sancho
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.72
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,313 reviews
    The staff were amazing, and so was the vibe. Great location inside the medina. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth it and more for the cheap price we paid!!! I would stay here again if I travel on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Daniel Graf
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $21.54
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 696 reviews
    Exceptional hospitality by the staff and the travellers & nomads staying at the hostel. So far, I have never felt being home and ease of making friends staying in a hostel that much. Plus, it is so clean that from bathroom to dormitory room you cannot see any dirt or dust, and the interior is well-decorated. Overall, the best hostel to me, at least for now.
    Guest review by
    Ömer Faruk
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 40 reviews
    The hostel is well placed in the city -- easily accessible by foot and in a safe area. The staff were welcoming and accomodating. The shared bathrooms were what you would expect from a hostel -- functional but definitely not luxurious. The rooms were secure and comfortable. The quality for the price is great, especially when traveling alone. I would recommend this hostel to anyone on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Jordyn Ann
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $43.21
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,146 reviews
    Great location in medina. The prettiest hostel I've seen interior-vise. 2 lovely cats living in the riad. Homely atmosphere, great for meeting people and hang out! Quiet in the night.
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.72
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,313 reviews
    All the staff is very friendly, the rooftop terrace is perfect for chilling, socializing and seeing the sunset, and the food served there at the bar is tasty. Even though it's a cheap hostel it keeps the minimum standards and since each floor can only be accessed by the people staying on it (they have security codes to enter the floor and room) the cleanness level doesn't get affected so much during the day. A very good budget friendly stay.
    Guest review by
    Karen Michie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $9.67
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,590 reviews
    I like everything, i think this is the best hostel in Essaouira! We was on different (but cheapest places) , but this on is really 🥳👆I recommend
    Guest review by
    Vv
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $43.21
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,146 reviews
    I came for one night, stayed three. Best hostel and people working there are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone. It's very easy to meet new people.
    Guest review by
    Karlo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $9.67
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,590 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, cheap and delicious dinner every night. Good for meeting people and having a relaxed time in Essaouira.
    Guest review by
    Jack
    Travelers with friends