beach · Morocco · 31.51°N 9.77°W

Best time to visit Essaouira (and when it is crowded)

Essaouira is a beach destination in Morocco. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, February, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, February, November, and December

Essaouira month by month

How crowded Essaouira gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Essaouira in January
Quiet
Essaouira in February
Quiet
Essaouira in March
Quiet
Essaouira in April
Quiet
Essaouira in May
Quiet
Essaouira in June
Quiet
Essaouira in July
Quiet
Essaouira in August
Quiet
Essaouira in September
Quiet
Essaouira in October
Quiet
Essaouira in November
Quiet
Essaouira in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Essaouira busy?
Essaouira gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
For thinner crowds, visit Essaouira in January, February, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Essaouira least crowded?
Essaouira is least crowded in January, February, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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