Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Marseille and Essaouira are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MRS to ESU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Essaouira (and then discovering more of Morocco!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 70.83% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to ESU flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MRS and ESU:
Madrid Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport flight is 22 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 55 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MRS to ESU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Marseille Airport, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Marseille Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MRS:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ESU instead:
Pick up a Essaouira Airport rental car and explore Essaouira and beyond with your own wheels. Aircar, Budget and FoxCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Essaouira Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Essaouira. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Essaouira. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Airport to Essaouira Airport for August if you want to go to Essaouira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MRS to ESU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a visit to Casablanca will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Morocco, head for Rabat, roughly 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are key highlights.

