City / Province in Marrakesh-Safi · Fes el-Bali, Meknes, Volubilis & Middle Atlas

Essaouira (Marrakesh-Safi) Travel Guide 2026

Essaouira is a city / province in Marrakesh-Safi (Fes el-Bali, Meknes, Volubilis & Middle Atlas), Morocco, with a population of 85,137 and regional transit links via Fes (Fes el-Bali) & Volubilis Central Station and Fes–Saïss Airport (FEZ) & Fes-Ville Nouvelle ONCF Station.

Province / StateMarrakesh-Safi
Population85,137
Rail HubFes (Fes el-Bali) & Volubilis Central Station
Airport GatewayFes–Saïss Airport (FEZ) & Fes-Ville Nouvelle ONCF Station

Highlights & What to See in Essaouira

  • Essaouira Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Essaouira Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Marrakesh-Safi Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Fes (Fes el-Bali) & Volubilis Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Essaouira via Fes (Fes el-Bali) & Volubilis Central Station (ONCF Al Boraq High-Speed Train (Tangier–Kenitra–Rabat–Casablanca, 320 km/h) & Al Atlas Intercity Rail (to Marrakech & Fes)) and local transit using ONCF Al Boraq High-Speed Rail, Petit Taxi Meter.