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Essaouira

Coastal Moroccan town with a slower-paced, smaller nomad community

In Essaouira, a mid-range month runs about $995 (MAD 9,430) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet2.7/10

Slower internet than about 75% of cities

Visas5.5/10

Harder visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking7.3/10

Better coworking than about 70% of cities

English4.5/10

Less English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There2.7/10

Harder to reach than about 80% of cities

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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