Essaouira vs Marrakech
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Essaouira
Marrakech
Total Budget
$1,400/mo
$1,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$380/mo ✓
$550/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$4 ✓
$5
Coffee
$1.5 ✓
$2
Marrakech is $100/mo cheaper (8% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇲🇦 Essaouira
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇲🇦 Marrakech
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Essaouira
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: June, July, January, February
Marrakech
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: April, May, June, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16°13°
Apr
19°21°
Jul
22°30°
Oct
21°23°
EssaouiraMarrakech
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇲🇦Essaouira
🇲🇦Marrakech
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,400
$1,300
📶
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
30 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner3.4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner7/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
3
Essaouira wins
vs
1
Marrakech wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Essaouira
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Marrakech
World-famous nightlife scene
🇲🇦Essaouira
Pros
- +Safest city in Morocco with relaxed atmosphere
- +Very affordable cost of living under $1,500/month
- +Beautiful UNESCO-listed medina without the chaos of Marrakech
- +Excellent for kitesurfing and surfing with consistent winds
Cons
- −Constant strong wind can be challenging especially in summer
- −Internet speeds not as fast as larger cities
- −Limited nightlife compared to Marrakech
- −Fewer coworking options than major nomad hubs
🇲🇦Marrakech
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living for Western earners
- +Rich cultural heritage with stunning architecture and souks
- +World-class Moroccan cuisine with endless food options
- +Over 300 days of sunshine with mild winters
Cons
- −Persistent street harassment especially for women travelers
- −Scams and aggressive touts are extremely common in Medina
- −WiFi in traditional riads and Medina is often unreliable
- −Intense heat during summer months reaching over 40 degrees