The Best Bars In Essaouira Morocco

A beautiful seaside city in the touristy region of Marrakech, Essaouira attracts a lot of yearly visitors, as well as boasting a friendly local community. Whilst Essaouira is very much a city for the day, there are some lovely bars spend the evening in. Read on to find out about the best bars in this stunning city.

Le Chalet de la Plage

Bar, Restaurant, Mediterranean

Le Chalet de la Plage boasts an ideal tranquil location right by the sea, and has been pleasing guests since 1893. It has since become a landmark in the city, and devotes itself in the daytime to typically Mediterranean cuisine, in particular succulent seafood, serving everything from oysters, to prawns, and even sea-urchins. Also boasting a popular bar area, guests can stick around after food to enjoy their best wine, Le Val d’Argan.

Dar l’Oussia

Bar, Moroccan

With an idyllic location close to the beach and overlooking the tranquil harbour, Dar l’Oussia is more than a simple riad hotel. It features a relaxing spa, open terrace, and its very own bar. The Cosa Bar boasts a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, inviting guests to enjoy a colourful cocktail either in the romantic interior, or in the spacious outdoor terraces filled with inviting cushion filled sofas.

Sofitel

At the luxurious and upmarket Sofitel hotel, visitors to Essaouira can head into an oasis of luxury and relax by the sunlit pool, or head to the popular cigar room to enjoy some of the most delicious and colourful of cocktails. Friendly and helpful staff serve up delicious gourmet meals and enticing drinks to intrigue and satisfy guests. Choose from their pool bar, Tiki Bar, Le Gary Player Lounge, or even their very own disco/club for an entertaining night.
Address: Domaine Mogador, Essaouira 44000, Morocco, +212 5244-79400

Il Mare

Bar, Restaurant, Italian

Il Mare is a restaurant, café, and bar, and is renowned for its popular and entertaining live music. It’s funky terraces boast fantastic views of the historical ramparts and make for a stunning backdrop to the eating and drinking experience. Not only do visitors flock here for the live music, they’re also tempted in by the idea of sipping champagnes whilst watching the most beautiful of sunsets at the sophisticated piano bar.

About the author

Rebecca Wilkinson

From her first ever trip to Spain at 10 years old, Rebecca became obsessed with Spanish. This passion for Spanish has since developed into a love for all things language and travel related and has inspired her dream of working for the Foreign Office. Now studying for a degree in Spanish and Arabic, Rebecca has visited Spain over 10 times, and has just spent a year living, studying and teaching in the historic and cultural heart of Morocco, Fes. An adventurous and ambitious individual, Rebecca hates to be stuck in one place for too long, so next stop Nigeria! When not studying, she loves to spend time with her friends and supportive boyfriend and metaphorical rock Ayman, usually smoking shisha, and is passionate about gymnastics.