Pool day passes in Essaouira
Compare 5 hotel pool day passes in Essaouira, from Villa Beldi at 150 DH to Heure Bleue Palais at 450 DH. Prices, inclusions, and how to book direct.
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Essaouira has no public pool in the walled medina, so every day pass here belongs to a hotel or ecolodge just outside town. Villa Beldi and Jardin des Douars sit closest to the ramparts, while L'Heure Bleue Palais anchors a rooftop pool inside the medina walls and Les Jardins de Villa Maroc and Baoussala Ecolodge sit a short drive out toward the countryside and coast.
Prices run 150 DH to 450 DH per person (about $15 to $46), and most properties bundle lunch into the price rather than selling pool access alone. That's a local pattern worth knowing before you compare rates city to city.
Reservations are mandatory almost everywhere. Email, phone, or WhatsApp ahead, since daily slots are limited and lunch service needs advance notice. Le Medina Essaouira Hotel Thalassa Sea & Spa is the one nearby walk-in option, though its day-pass pricing isn't published directly by the hotel, so it's not listed below.
- Jardin des Douars — 200 DH (about $20), two heated pools and botanical gardens
- Villa Beldi — 150 DH (about $15), the cheapest confirmed pass, close to the medina
- L'Heure Bleue Palais — 450 DH (about $46), rooftop pool with a plated lunch
- Les Jardins de Villa Maroc — from 320 DH (about $32), wellness add-ons like hammam and yoga
- Baoussala Ecolodge — 250 DH (about $25), quiet countryside setting with a lunch menu
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How much does a pool day pass in Essaouira cost?
Expect to pay 150 DH to 450 DH per person (about $15 to $46), with most passes clustering around 200 DH to 250 DH once lunch is factored in.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Beldi | 150 DH (about $15) | Budget travelers near the medina |
| Jardin des Douars | 200 DH (about $20) | Families wanting two pools and gardens |
| Baoussala Ecolodge | 250 DH (about $25) | A quiet countryside day out |
| Les Jardins de Villa Maroc | From 320 DH (about $32) | Wellness extras like hammam or yoga |
| L'Heure Bleue Palais | 450 DH (about $46) | A rooftop pool with a plated lunch |
Do Essaouira pool day passes include lunch?
Yes, at most properties. Villa Beldi, Jardin des Douars, Baoussala Ecolodge, and Les Jardins de Villa Maroc all require lunch to be taken on-site, either as a mandatory à la carte order or bundled into the pass price. L'Heure Bleue Palais goes further, pricing its pool access entirely around a plated lunch at the Terrace Grill. Pool-only passes without a meal aren't really a thing here.
Do I need to book a pool day pass in Essaouira in advance?
Yes. Every hotel on this list has limited daily capacity and needs advance notice, usually by email, phone, or WhatsApp rather than a booking widget. Les Jardins de Villa Maroc is the exception, with an online Cloudbeds booking page. For the rest, reach out a day or two ahead, especially in July and August when demand peaks.
Where to stay in Essaouira
The medina is the obvious base: ramparts, souks, and the fishing port are all a short walk apart, and it's calmer and more compact than Marrakech's old town. Villa Maroc was the first riad-hotel in the city, spread across four linked houses on the ramparts with sea views from the rooftop, and it's still the pick for travelers who want classic Moroccan character.
For something more central and better value, Riad Malaika sits in the heart of the medina, close to the beach, with a spa and a rooftop breakfast that's become a bit of a local favorite.
If you're here for the wind rather than the walls, skip the medina altogether and base yourself near the beach or further south in Sidi Kaouki, where the surf and kitesurf crowd gathers away from the town's day-trippers.
Jardin des Douars
Jardin des Douars sits inland from the coast road, built around botanical gardens and two heated pools, one for adults and one for families. The setting is rural and green rather than beachfront, with terracotta buildings framing the water.
The Chill Pass costs 200 DH per person (about $20) for groups of two or more. It includes a deckchair, towel, access to both pools, the botanical gardens, and mint tea with an afternoon snack. Lunch is mandatory but ordered à la carte and paid separately.
Reservations are required, and same-day booking is possible by phone. WhatsApp works well for confirming a slot ahead of time.
Book direct: jardindesdouars.com/en/jdd-chill-pass.html — or call +212 700 083 233
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Villa Beldi is a short drive from Bab Sbaa, one of the closest day-pass options to the medina walls. The pool is small and heated, set in a courtyard with the Peacock bar within reach of the loungers.
The Day Pass costs 150 DH per person (about $15), the cheapest confirmed rate in Essaouira. It includes a reserved lounger, towels, and access to the heated pool and Peacock bar. Lunch is à la carte and not included in the base price. Children under 2 stay free.
Book by phone, WhatsApp, email, or through the hotel's online booking page. Slots are limited, so confirming a day ahead helps in peak season.
Book direct: villabeldi.com/day-pass-2/ — or call +212 524 78 48 04
L'Heure Bleue Palais
L'Heure Bleue Palais is one of the few day-pass options inside the medina, with a heated rooftop pool looking out over Essaouira's rooftops and the Atlantic beyond. It's the most formal property on this list, styled as a boutique riad-hotel.
The Pool & Lunch Offer costs 450 DH per person (about $46), the highest rate in the city. It includes rooftop pool access, a sunbed, a towel, and a set lunch at the Terrace Grill, either a starter and main or a main and dessert. Drinks are excluded.
Reservations are required and slots fill up, particularly around midday in high season. Call ahead or use the contact form on the hotel's dining page.
Book direct: heure-bleue.com/en/dining-offers.html — or call +212 (0) 524 78 34 34
Les Jardins de Villa Maroc
Les Jardins de Villa Maroc pairs its heated pool with a menu of wellness add-ons, from hammam treatments to massage and yoga sessions. It sits apart from its sister property in the medina, giving guests a garden setting away from the town's narrow streets.
Passes start from 320 DH per person (about $32) for the Classic Day Pass, which includes the heated pool and a Mediterranean buffet lunch. The Wellness, Oriental Delight, and Yoga variants add a hammam session, massage, or yoga class on top of the same pool and lunch base.
This is the one hotel in Essaouira with true online booking, through a Cloudbeds reservation page, so it's a good option if you want to lock in a slot without waiting on an email reply.
Book direct: lesjardinsdevillamaroc.com/day-passes — or call +212 (0)6 27 09 28 18
Baoussala Ecolodge
Baoussala Ecolodge sits out in the countryside beyond Essaouira, built around a low-key, eco-focused layout with a heated pool as the centerpiece. It's the quietest setting on this list, better suited to travelers wanting a countryside break than a beach-adjacent pool.
The Daypass costs 250 DH per adult (about $25) and 130 DH per child under 12 (about $13). It includes the heated pool, a lounger, a towel, and a lunch menu of a main dish with dessert, or juice with a hot beverage.
Reservations are required by phone, WhatsApp, or email, given the ecolodge's limited daily capacity.
Book direct: baoussala.com — or call +212 (0)6 06 06 88 85
Frequently asked questions
Is there a walk-in pool day pass in Essaouira?
Le Medina Essaouira Hotel Thalassa Sea & Spa, an Accor property on the seafront, is known locally as a walk-in option with no pre-booking required, typically around 250 DH between 10am and 6pm. The hotel hasn't published this pricing on its own site, so confirm the rate and hours by phone before heading over.
What should I bring to a pool day pass in Essaouira?
Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a phone or card for any extras like drinks at properties where they aren't included. Towels are provided at every hotel on this list, so there's no need to pack your own.
Are pool day passes available year-round in Essaouira?
Yes, since the pools at these hotels are heated, which matters given Essaouira's cooler, windier climate compared to other Moroccan coastal towns. Demand and availability tighten in July and August, so book further ahead during peak summer months.
More pool day passes near Essaouira
Essaouira's day passes lean toward quiet, lunch-included afternoons rather than big resort pool decks. For a different pace along the same coast, Agadir offers beachfront resort pools with set hours and formal pricing, while Tangier mixes historic hotels with modern chains further north. Both make an easy add-on to a Morocco coastal trip built around Essaouira.