Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport is 3 hours.
Marseille and Essaouira follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your MRS to ESU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Essaouira (and then exploring more of Morocco!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 76.67% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to ESU flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MRS and ESU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
At the moment, R 345 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 772. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to ESU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MRS to ESU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Provence Airport's on-time performance, 73.25% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a convenient hotel close to MRS? If you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ESU instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Essaouira Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and see more of Essaouira and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport to the centre of Essaouira has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Essaouira based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Essaouira is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Essaouira Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MRS to ESU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a visit to Casablanca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another standout destination in Morocco and is around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira. No journey is complete without dropping by Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.