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Hotel · Essaouira · Marrakesh–Safi

Al Jasira

A small, friendly hotel with a pool and garden views in Essaouira's residential Dunes district, a short walk from the beach and a 20-minute stroll from the medina.

  • Free breakfast and Wi-Fi included
  • Outdoor swimming pool and garden views
  • 24-hour reception and car hire on site
7.7 Very good 635 reviews Booking.com 7.7 · 635 reviews

About

Al Jasira

Al Jasira is a small, quiet hotel set in Essaouira's residential Dunes district, with an outdoor swimming pool and garden views. The property has its own restaurant, a spa and wellness centre, and free breakfast is included in the rate. Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the 24-hour reception can arrange currency exchange, dry cleaning, room service and car hire.

Guest feedback consistently highlights the warm, attentive staff and the relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is roughly a 20-minute walk from the old medina and a leisurely stroll to the beach, with ocean views from some rooms. It is a particularly good fit for travellers who want a calm base rather than a bustling central location.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Friendly and attentive staff — Guests frequently mention the warm, helpful service, including upgrades and special requests.
  • Good value for money — Several guests note the reasonable price, with one reviewer extending a four-night stay to eight.
  • Peaceful yet convenient location — Situated in a quiet residential area, yet the beach is a short walk and the medina is about 20 minutes on foot.
  • Pleasant amenities — The swimming pool, garden views, free breakfast, and clean rooms are well received.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Distance from the medina — The hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the old medina, which may be less convenient for those wanting to be in the heart of the action.
  • Small-scale property — The hotel is described as small, which may limit facilities and space for some guests.
  • Some mixed room and view comments — While many praise rooms, a few reviews mention the rooms are 'reasonable' or that the ocean view is not from every room.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning

Room

  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Free breakfast

Wellness & Leisure

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness centre

Services

  • Babysitting/Child services

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.7
Very good 635 reviews

Guest-rated 7.7/10 from 635 reviews

Booking.com · 7.7 · 635 reviews
7.7Verified guest

“The staff were friendly and charming, always keen to help. My room was cleaned daily and the breakfast offered a good variety of tasty options.”

7.7Verified guest

“Great value for the price, with the best employees and excellent service. The location is very close to the old medina – about a 20-minute walk – with easy access to the beach and town.”

7.7Verified guest

“This hotel met our expectations and we would recommend it to others. A beautiful small property with lovely staff and excellent service. We enjoyed our stay in a marvellous, quiet residential area.”

7.7Verified guest

“Clean rooms, reasonable size, good service and a swimming pool.”

7.7Verified guest

“Excellent value. I booked four nights and ended up staying eight.”

7.7Verified guest

“Good breakfast, friendly staff, large room and lovely decor. A nice touch – the towels were shaped like an elephant when I returned to my room.”

04 — Location

Getting around Essaouira

The property sits in Essaouira.

Beach: The beach is a leisurely stroll from the hotel, with ocean views from some rooms.

Old Medina: The old medina is about a 20-minute walk away, offering easy access to the centre.

Dunes District: The hotel sits in a quiet residential area, ideal for a peaceful stay.

18, Rue Moulay Ali Cherif Quartier Dunes, Essaouira, Marrakesh–Safi, 44000, Morocco

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 13:00-23:59
Check-out
By 11:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
41 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 13:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 11:00 to 12:00.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, free breakfast is included in the rate.

Does the hotel have parking?

Yes, parking is available on site.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the Al Jasira.

Is there a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel has a swimming pool, which guests have mentioned in reviews.

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The bottom line

Al Jasira is a solid, quiet choice in Essaouira for travellers who value a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a short walk to the beach over proximity to the medina. The pool, garden and free breakfast add to the appeal, and the consistently positive feedback on staff and value makes it a dependable pick.

7.7The overall guest rating of 7.7 reflects a broadly positive experience, with standout praise for service and value.

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