Title: 10 Best Hotels in Mellah, Essaouira for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Where to stay in Mellah

Find the best Mellah areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Mellah](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira-Mellah.dx3000665128)

- Medina
- Essaouira Coast
- Ahl Agadir
- Kasbah
- Quartier des Dunes

![The coastal city of Essaouira. The most laid-back of cities,  I visited in Morocco. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/9b5a12a8-120f-4259-8276-fd1a9a1a304f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Boon

![If you're staying in Marrakesh for a few days, take a day trip to Essaouria. It's a beautiful seaside town with an excellent market for souvenirs. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/9310008e-e8d6-44fe-ad70-bc6b979e3c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Emma McCarthy

![Vieux port ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/5dadfcba-4c85-419f-bc8a-a83ae892b5d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Katia Ferrand

![#TroveOn

It wasn't until we arrived at these ramparts on the shore of the Essaouira medina that we noticed their striking resemblance with the set of a Game of Thrones scene; and a quick Google search proved us right! Essaouira was one of the many impressive locations where Game of Thrones was filmed, in this case, serving as the city Astapor, from where Daenerys Targaryen would acquire her 8,000-strong army of the Unsullied. As an avid Game of Thrones fan, it was especially cool to stumble upon this breathtaking site, one of the many incredible parts of the historic and UNESCO-certified, white-washed oceanfront city. 

This image as taken in 2013 on an iPhone 4, and recently edited on an iPhone 5s with the Pro HDR app.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/3453e675-2674-4b36-8970-f5f3704bf3d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Raya Polyak

![Largely thanks to its mix of locals and foreigners, Essaouira is a lot more laid-back than most Moroccan destinations. Go and explore it!
#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/d4d590d6-1a9c-42f3-bf4a-7b2e2b488a46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Erica Fumagalli

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![Medina map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:yxi_Elvsz%40%7DPkBeGqf%40xXaFhFbKkF%7CPrFjKgFpF&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=bMKyr1jUeebI2mggl4K0FYZfVrc=)

### Medina

Medina is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. 

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![Port ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/f9c85aaa-8a3c-4d93-a771-488d08b20e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Katia Ferrand

![Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115286/d138f8a3-f826-4e1e-bfdc-c34b49c53dd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

![Lots of beach action](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/7e0fb2b2-ee84-4519-805d-687c3ae16779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Ann Browne

![In the exotix location of Essaouira, Morocco #lifeatexpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/5810239f-0a1f-4bbd-a2fd-eb4633d5c82a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Neil C

![Castles in the sand, Diabat, Essaouira  : Morocco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/da0fa80f-92c6-471a-ac62-68880ecd8245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Henrique Santos

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![Essaouira Coast map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:ugi_E%7Edsz%40eFcKjTcXvLgAvR_I%7CEgAPh%40nPeBtBvD%7C%40GTv%40x%40NhBhCFfOqJ%7BCaUSyHbA%7DWnJkDhCsIzK&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=-Oys2AABFg-SOjdpXpaMJg7Uggo=)

### Essaouira Coast

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood. 

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![Jewels Suq](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/7ee33ade-a360-41fc-ba60-7383c24c83fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Angelo Taraborrelli

![Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

#Morocco #Essaouira #cookery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/7511a222-d19e-4a28-92f7-60f75c223fb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Lucy Dodsworth

![Vue panoramique sur la ville d'Agadir depuis la Kasbah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665129/fb4ff83c-2edb-46cc-95bc-d71706c34224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

![Courtyard restaurant in the Medina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/b9982d53-168b-41a8-a65b-4c50228497e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Tina 

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map&regionId=3000665129)

![Ahl Agadir map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:ooi_Ehqsz%40%7BQuUrMmNtB%60CAb%40w%40PcFpMjBvBbAkAbEnE_C%7CCjBzBo%40b%40&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=-W8bOSCTpEAe0w4eK3LRGU3GgA8=)

### Ahl Agadir

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area. 

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![Marrakesh, Essaouira, Fez, Meknes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665126/5c5664b9-8843-4363-be64-740107fea8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

![Blue Boats](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/6effde75-06f0-4e44-bcfb-6e1a8d6cd0e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Bob Clewley

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map&regionId=3000665126)

![Kasbah map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:isi_E%7Evsz%40wPkAH%7B%40tJuLjIfKsCtD&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=NsVOMrE0V4fH5UkOjtgBsD__cmE=)

### Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area. 

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[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map&regionId=941629298012803072)

![Quartier des Dunes map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:mpg_Ezyqz%40%7DA%7DNdA%7BBq%40iErG%7BA%7CE%7C%40vD%60DdDfM%5DlBgVhC&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=K4ah5B3PqhJqnmxYFa_jQ_6s5TE=)

### Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

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## Top Mellah Hotel Reviews

![Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/795500/795436/276edba8_y.jpg)

### Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with extremely helpful staff. Customer service excellent "

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Le-Medina-Essaouira-Hotel-Thalassa-Sea-Spa-MGallery-By-Sofitel.h795436.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Coté Océan Mogador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22760000/22753600/22753527/524a7312_y.jpg)

### Hotel Coté Océan Mogador

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, good location for exploring, good breakfast "

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Hotel-Cote-Ocean-Mogador.h22753527.Hotel-Information)

![Riad Chbanate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22480000/22472700/22472683/7b8a0a8a_y.jpg)

### Riad Chbanate

10/10 Excellent

"Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light the fireplace, but we didn’t use it. There was a hot tub near the room that we took advantage of after a lot of walking. The hot tub was great during our January visit. Bed was comfy, towels soft, lots of bath products. This riad room had a tv (many don’t) which was nice to watch a little something while relaxing in bed. This was the only riad we stayed with a tv - didnt miss it elsewhere. Breakfast was also the best we experienced at any riad in Morocco. Good fruit, eggs, toasts, etc. I highly recommend staying here when in essaouira. If I am ever back, then I will not hesitate to stay here again. For questions on parking. The fee is like 30 or 50 DH per day, but they will hassle you for more. I just paid them versus risking less care for the security of my rental vehicle. You will get a receipt to display on dash and have coming and going privileges. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Riad-Chbanate.h22472683.Hotel-Information)

![Riad Mimouna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1355300/1355204/27c492dc_y.jpg)

### Riad Mimouna

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent in every way. Wonderful location with breathtaking views, truly kind, helpful and friendly staff, really nice breakfast and excellent meals."

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Riad-Mimouna.h1355204.Hotel-Information)

![Villa Garance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848355/871ef605_y.jpg)

### Villa Garance

10/10 Excellent

"Room was amazing, great staff and awesome location!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Villa-Garance.h3848355.Hotel-Information)

![Riad  Emotion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3720800/3720729/3f0c5344_y.jpg)

### Riad Emotion

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent small Riad which is in a great central Location. The Riad is clean, very peaceful and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Each morning guest are treated to the most delicious home cooked breakfast which is served in a beautiful location: a true highlight of the riad that sets you up for the day. This accommodation is highly recommended. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Riad-Emotion.h3720729.Hotel-Information)

![STE PERLE D'EAU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4770000/4761900/4761860/1c9503b9_y.jpg)

### STE PERLE D'EAU

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic riad. Our favorite out of four cities in Morocco. The ocean view suite was absolutely fabulous. Perfect views any time of day. Amazing to watch and listen to the waves. Breakfast on terrace simply spectacular. Very pleasant staff. Would gladly return there!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Riad-Perle-Deau.h4761860.Hotel-Information)

![Cruiser Mogador Hospitality](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119760000/119750300/119750204/f6907f74_y.jpg)

### Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was nice table service. Notuch choice of hot food but still good."

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Cruiser-Mogador-Hospitality.h119750204.Hotel-Information)

![Riad Kafila](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19740200/19740107/073fca93_y.jpg)

### Riad Kafila

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing riad, with people that work here! Recommended 1000000%"

[](https://expedia.ca/Essaouira-Hotels-Riad-Kafila.h19740107.Hotel-Information)

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