Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
85K
Population
90 km2
Area
70 Mbps
Internet
11m
Elevation
Africa/Casablanca
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Essaouira is a city in Morocco with a population of 85K. Internet speeds average 70 Mbps download. The city has 855 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Morocco
Region
Northern Africa
Population
85K
Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
11 m
Currency
MAD
Language
Arabic
GPS
31.51, -9.77
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
70 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A smaller city of 85,137 people in Morocco
INFRASTRUCTURE
855 total POIs 9.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
179
Cafes
52
Bars
12
Fast Food
36
Shopping
Supermarkets
8
Convenience
22
Shopping Malls
5
Healthcare
Hospitals
2
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
39
Education
Schools
33
Universities
20
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
25
Playgrounds
6
Sports
82
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
7
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
7
Services
Banks
17
ATMs
11
Post Offices
5
Police
7
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
70 Mbps
Download
62 Mbps
Upload
20ms
Latency
3,733
Tests
1,033
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Apr - May
8°
J
10°
F
14°
M
19°
A
24°
M
28°
J
30°
J
28°
A
24°
S
19°
O
14°
N
10°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Essaouira known for?
Essaouira is a city in Morocco. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Essaouira?
Essaouira has an average download speed of 70 Mbps and upload speed of 62 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Essaouira?
The population of Essaouira is approximately 85K.
What infrastructure does Essaouira have?
Essaouira has 855 mapped points of interest, including 179 restaurants, 2 hospitals, 33 schools.
What country is Essaouira in?
Essaouira is located in Morocco.
