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Essaouira
City in Safi, Morocco
Overview
Essaouira is a charming coastal city on Morocco's Atlantic shore, renowned for its white-and-blue medina, laidback vibe, and strong artistic heritage. Famous for windsurfing, seafood, and historic walls, it blends Moroccan tradition with a cosmopolitan flair. The town's relaxed rhythm, friendly locals, and fresh ocean air make it ideal for both backpackers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Morocco
Province
Safi
Population
82,962
Time Zone
Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates
31.51°, -9.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
24
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$858
Local Cost
$478
Local Income
$330
Cashless
32
English
42
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
16.1°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
8.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
247 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
80
Coworking
0
Cafes
49
Nightlife
11
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESU
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 217 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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