Car rental in Essaouira
Essaouira, the windy city, is explored on foot, but a car opens up the coast: Sidi Kaouki, Diabat, Moulay Bouzerktoun and the argan groves. It's also the classic stop on a road trip from Marrakech or Agadir.
Cars available in Essaouira
Airport car rental
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) is about 15 km south of town; many travellers also come via Marrakech, about 190 km away.
Arriving by train
Essaouira has no railway station, so agencies deliver in town, at the airport or at the bus station.
Driving in Essaouira: our tips
- The medina is pedestrian — use the large car park near Bab Marrakech or by the port.
- It's windy almost all year; mind the doors when parked.
- On the Marrakech road, speed checks are common at village entrances.
Day trips by car from Essaouira
- Sidi Kaouki and its surf beaches
- Diabat and the ruins of Dar Sultan
- The region's argan oil cooperatives
- Marrakech, about 190 km inland
Which rental car to choose in Essaouira?
City car
Ideal for the city centre and short trips: easy to park and light on fuel, it is often the cheapest rental.