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Absolutely AMAZING HOSTEL!!! Thanks specially to OMAR, MAGIC and the rest of wonderful staff that made my stay incredible, always attentive and willing...Big party too, great atmosphere, no cons at all. If you plan to stay in Essaouira this is without any kinds of doubt the best place!!! They even invite you to sandwiches, tea and all kinds of stuff like shishas. The decoration is wonderful and they are always playing good music. Rooftop is legendary. Perfect Wifi, perfect showers, PERFECT!
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- Spain
- Male, 18-24
- (17 reviews)
Amazing place. Magic, Omar and the team couldn't have helped us any more. Always friendly and just waiting to take you to the best places to eat or arrange anything they could for you. Amazing people who made our stay even more special.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- England
- Male, 25-30
- (1 review)
We arrived, but there was no particularly warm welcome. The manager just showed us around and seemed a bit indifferent. The place felt a bit claustrophobic and the rooftop was not very nice. It felt a bit rundown and not very clean. Compared to other places you may find in Morocco and Essaouira there was not much harmony and ambiance here. In Essaouira I would rather recommend Dar Afran with beautiful and charming interior with a great rooftop. The staff there is easygoing and intelligent.
- Novice Nomad
- kcoldevin3190
- Norway
- Male, 25-30
- (1 review)
Room was ok but washroom not clean (toilet had dirty water & pubes). Staff were sort of helpful but not very likeable. Bicycle rentals way overpriced.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Canada
- , 25-30
- (2 reviews)
I thought the people at the hostel were wonderful and really made my stay in essaouira agreeable.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Netherlands
- Female, 18-24
- (1 review)
BED BUGS! Stayed here two nights. Was told by a girl in the room about being bitten, found them later that night. Never saw the sheets changed as well. Just wiped and then made the bed. They lost some of our laundry. Charged us still. Charged to leave bags in lobby after checkout. The hostel itself would have been decent if it wasn't for these bumps within our stay. Won't be going back.
- Novice Nomad
- Craiguana
- Canada
- All Male Group, 25-30
- (2 reviews)
Unclean hostel, old house. Staff at the beginning quite friendly but at the end wanted to have more money just for keeping our luggage inside (despite we already had checked out within time). A girl told me she had bedbugs there. I would not stay there again and many travellers i visited there told me the same.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Germany
- Male, 31-40
- (3 reviews)
Not a bad hostel. Good: Staff are okay. Showers spacious enough and hot water. Nice roof terrace. Cheap. Bad: Beds unclean - I had bed bugs. Quite a lot of flies. Sign is worn away so difficult to find. Hidden cost to leave bags after checkout time 12 o clock.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- England
- Female, 18-24
- (1 review)
My daughter and myself had a great time at the hostel. It was tricky to find - and then to re-find in the Medina - but the welcome was wonderful. It's an incredibly laid back place and everyone is really thoughtful - bringing extra blankets in the night when it got cold, booking tickets for us, and generally just being really friendly. I would definitely point friends in that direction.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- England
- Female, 41+
- (1 review)
Only stayed one night. Comfortable beds- got to experience the magic and the staff are really helpful, good English and want to ensure you have what you need. I would stay again.
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Couple, 25-30
- (14 reviews)
We stayed in the 10 bed dorm and it was fine. I would recommend taking your own sleeping liner or something as I didn't like to use the blanket provided as there was no sheet in between. But considering the price I should not complain. The staff were polite and helpful and did a great performance for all the guests on our last night there with dancing and singing. There was also great food on offer which was a really good price especially if you were part of a group.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- England
- Female, 18-24
- (5 reviews)
A great place to stay, we loved every moment of our extended stay. The staff is great, good fun and super helpful. Pretty much whatever you need will be orginized by them. Very homely feeling. We'll be back very soon hopefully! Clemens
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Germany
- Mixed Group, 18-24
- (3 reviews)
Great hostel. Staff are great, everything is set up perfectly. There is a large common area, as well as a rooftop terrace where you can relax. Magic, Omar and the gang will help you out with anything you need - brew you a tea, prepare a shisha, help you where to get cheap supplies - and will show you around town and the best places to go. The location is also perfect, very central in the Medina.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Denmark
- Male, 25-30
- (2 reviews)
Me and my friend stayed for 2 nights in Hostel Essaouira and we can really recommend this place. It was one of the best places we stayed in Marocco! Good location in the medina, nice room (we had a double room, really nice decorated), nice rooftop with a kitchen, friendly and helpfull staff (we fall in love with Magic man and Omar, haha!) and absolutely worth the price!! If I would come back to Essaouira, I would definitively come back to this place!!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Netherlands
- Female, 25-30
- (4 reviews)
My friend and I had a fantastic stay at Hostel Essaouira! The hostel is very conveniently located in the Medina, and a 5-10 minute walk to pretty much anything you could want to do in Essaouira. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and there was a great atmosphere with all the other guests staying in the hostel. While you're there, ask one of the staff to take you to the local hammam- cool cultural experience!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Mixed Group, 18-24
- (3 reviews)
it's the best place ever in the best city ever everyone is so nice and the food is great and there is a lovely terrace on the roof and magic man is wonderful
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 18-24
- (1 review)
