Morocco · direct from 1 UK airport
Essaouira
A breezy, walled fishing port on the Atlantic, popular for kitesurfing and its laid-back medina.
Sidi Kaouki: a surf village on an empty beach
Photo: Goldfinchshuffle · CC BY-SA 4.0
A small surf village on a long empty beach, with camel rides along the sand.
WhereAbout 8 miles from the airport (ESU)
Getting thereAbout 30 minutes' drive south.
Direct flights to Essaouira from the UK
1 UK airport fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | Ryanair | Oct to Mar | 1,502 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Essaouira by month
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19°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are August, September, October.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 11° | 5 |
| February | 19° | 12° | 4 |
| March | 19° | 13° | 4 |
| April | 20° | 14° | 3 |
| May | 21° | 16° | 1 |
| June | 21° | 17° | 0 |
| July | 22° | 18° | 0 |
| August | 22° | 18° | 0 |
| September | 23° | 18° | 1 |
| October | 22° | 17° | 3 |
| November | 20° | 14° | 5 |
| December | 19° | 13° | 5 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Essaouira). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 90 days.
- Your passport must expire at least 3 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Morocco travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.