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Hostel Essaouira Reviews

17 rue laghrissi, Essaouira, Morocco

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100%

Great location in the medina, 5 minute walk to anything of worth. Friendly staff, comfortable dorm. Hammocks were cosy, fun and relaxed atmosphere. Definately recommend it!


96%

Magic man, Wafa (spelling?) and the rest of the team were great! Will definitely stay there again next time I go to Essaouira!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


86%

Easy to find in Media. Internet in all rooms (which is a change from almost all the other hostels in Morocco). The breakfast was the best - omlette, not just bread, bread, bread... And we managed to get it served to our room. Very friendly staff! Helped us organize good QUAD bikes. Also were surprisingly flexible on check out time!


93%

We had an excellent stay at Hostel Essaouira, especially because of the fun staff, the great service and the good overall vibes. Definitely recommendable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Good staff, gave me really good tips. Great atmosphere. Room door didn't lock but they give you a really big locker, so it was ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Very friendly staff and good social areas making it easy to meet other travellers

  • Globetrotter
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (25 reviews)


100%

Everything about our stay was good, from the rooftop to the hammocks and beers and darts downstairs. It's in a good spot and made our stay in Essaouirra.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel, great facilities and good location. Staff very helpful. Really liked the board games and playing cards down stairs. Would definetly recommend staying here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


76%

Nice place with friendly people. Also nice when you want to meet other travellers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


46%

Leaving a side the staff of the hostel i would never recomend anybody to go to this hostel. The reason is simple: I was ROBED(!) by one friend (mustafa) of the hostal owner (Ibrahim). Summarizing (and my personal suggestion): do not dare to go to Essauira Hostel! In any case, i made a complaint at the police office! Hopefully it will have some consecuenses....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This has to be one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in - and I've stayed in many! In terms of luxury - it's pretty basic, but it's clean, the showers usually worked well (and with warm water!) and it's location is great, about 5mins walk from the beach, and in the heart of the medina. What makes this hostel special however, are the guys who own it and work in it - Magic Man, Brahim and Omar are welcoming and extremely obliging - even taking me on a late night hunt for cigarettes!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

MagicMan! Thanks for the best days in Morroco! Keep up the great work! Go there and learn to play the Gnbri!


100%

One of my all-time favourite hostels! I was SO sad to leave this place - Magic Man is a dead-set legend! The location is hard to find at first, but the hostel is in a great spot in the Medina. The rooftop terrace is great, and the common area downstairs is awesome for chillin, enjoying the local produce, drinking beers and making new friends! Rooms are a good size and have lockers which is rare in Morocco! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this hostel!!!


76%

Magic man


93%

Comfortable, clean, central, and great place to meet people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


96%

Very nice and chilled out hostal!! Magic man is always there to help out and make an excellent coffee with milk!|

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Brilliant place, loved Magic Man!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great hostel with great prices run by a fantastic character!


86%

Great common area to meet other travelers. Rooms a bit crowded but fine and good hot showers. Staff is really nice and helpful. Good roof patio and surfboards (although not very good) you can take out for free.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Great host (a little spaced out sometimes but then again his name is 'Magic'), nice hang out areas (roof top, hammocks and dungeon like living area).. Very easy going environment and Magic was really helpful when we extended our 1 night stay to 4 nights! :)

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (19 reviews)


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  • 18 Jan 2012 (100%)
  • Great location in the medina, 5 minute walk to anything of worth. Friendly staff, comfortable dorm. Hammocks were cosy, fun and ...
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  • kacuk_baka9553 , Female , 4 reviews , Wales

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