Essaouira: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 72Commenters who've lived or stayed in Essaouira describe a calm, affordable, friendly coastal town, with the main caveats being costs at supermarkets and limited depth in the material.
- affordable rent and daily costs
- calm, slow-paced atmosphere
- friendly locals and hospitality
- beaches and ocean breeze
- medina and historic fortifications
- supermarket prices higher than expected
- limited depth in available content
- few comments from long-term residents
- Cheaper than Marrakech or Agadir for a long stay
- Quiet and peaceful, good for slow work months
- Long-term rent is affordable for solo renters
- Supermarkets like Carrefour cost more than the town markets
- Most available content is short travel vlogs rather than residency advice
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
ESSAOUIRA MOROCCO COST OF LIVING | One Month of Expenses for Digital Nomads in Morocco
Pure Detour · 31K views · 2022
What viewers said
“Welcome to morocco guys it's a such honor to have you in our country wish you all the best hope you enjoy your stay.”
♥ 14 likes
“Essaouira is a famous destination for people looking for a quiet place with only the sounds of birds all day long. When it comes to costs, it's very cheap compared to Marrakech or Agadir. The people are super friendly and no one is going to”
♥ 3 likes
“I’m glad u told us Ishmael name. We really give a xhit”
♥ 1 likes
“You guys are so sweet ☺️ Enjoy your time here.”
“I had such a good time there 2002. I found a dream place to rent on the old wall and payed back than $450 a month. I was there on a solo trip so I just stayed in the central part and over time I got to know a few people and got introduced t”
“Great video as always Let’s see a part 2etc, where you correct his other mistakes”
“Great info. Great video. Thanks.”
♥ 2 likes
“فيديو رائع مليء بكل المعلومات المفيدة. بتوفيق أيها الثنائي الجميل”
♥ 3 likes
“Carrefour’s prices in Essaouira are sky high. Most that one can buy there one can buy in town. I always walked to Carrefour. Taxi back if loaded. Good video, at least not annoying. For Canadians. 😀”
♥ 1 likes
“مرحبا بكم عندنا في الصويرة في كل وقت وزمان”
♥ 4 likes
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