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Essaouira, Morocco
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco
Essaouira is a mid-size city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco with a population of 85,137. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Essaouira
Essaouira, known until the 1960s as Mogador, is a port city in the western Moroccan region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. It has 77,966 inhabitants as of 2014.
People
Climate
| Population | 85,137 |
| Population Density | 2,450 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5125°, -9.7700° |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Country | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
| State / Province | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.4 inches (289 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Essaouira
Essaouira is a mid-size city in Morocco (Marrakesh-Safi) with a population of 85,137. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.
Climate in Essaouira
Essaouira has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 278 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Morocco avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5125°N, 9.7700°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Essaouira has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Essaouira
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Dar Dhab | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Akensous | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Lailah Amina | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed V | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole 1er El Hassania | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Moulay Rachid | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole 1ere Youssuf Nassini | — | — | — | — |
| Nouveau Collège | — | — | — | — |
| Lycee Sidi Mohamed B. Abdallah | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Oued Eddahab | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole 1er Ouedd Eddahab | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée qualifiant Akensous | — | — | — | — |
| école ABDELLAH BEN MASAOUD | — | — | — | — |
| Centre d'ensignement Prescolaire Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
| Gestion Touristique et Hôtelière | — | — | — | — |
| l’Atelier Madana | — | — | — | — |
| Yalasurf école de surf | — | — | — | — |
| Khadija's Kuzina | — | — | — | — |
| Le rossignol | — | — | — | — |
| Le rossignol | — | — | — | — |
| École de Marine | — | — | — | — |
| École 1er Skala | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Abdani | — | — | — | — |
| École 1er Bouhaira | — | — | — | — |
| Orphelinat / Oeuvre sociale de l'Enfance | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Artinasat | — | — | — | — |
| École Supérieure de Technologie(Informatique) | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Mohammed VI | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Tilal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Essaouira
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Essaouira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Mohamed ben Abdellah | ||||
| كاراج |
Libraries in Essaouira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| erranduak | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Essaouira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Had Dra Market | |||||
| legumes | |||||
| Mercato all'aperto | |||||
| Souk Jedid صوق جديد |
Hotels in Essaouira
121 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Essaouira
162 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Essaouira
49 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Essaouira
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Essaouira
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Essaouira
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Essaouira
14 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Essaouira
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Essaouira
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Essaouira
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Essaouira
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Essaouira-Mogador Airport | ESU | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Essaouira
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Essaouira Scala | |
| Poste Centrale Mahta | |
| Poste Maroc |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Essaouira
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | Cultural | 2001 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Essaouira
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Massira | |
| Ben Youssef | |
| Diabat | |
| Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption | |
| La Kasbah | |
| Lot. 5 | |
| mosque el borj | |
| Mosquée Rehala | |
| Prisoners Mosque Mogador | |
| Sidi Ahmed | |
| Skala | |
| Szauia Graga | |
| Tilal | |
| Ziri Ben Atiyah |
Quick Facts
Around Essaouira
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Essaouira
Public Holidays in Morocco
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Essaouira
What is the population of Essaouira?
Essaouira has a population of 85,137 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 2,450 people per square mile, spread across 34.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Essaouira?
Essaouira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.