Price and treatment
A dialysis session in Essaouira costs between €200 and €350, depending on the centre and the treatment. We offer standard haemodialysis (HD) and haemodiafiltration (HDF) where the centre provides it. A session lasts about 4 hours, usually 2 or 3 times a week, as prescribed by your home centre. You receive a complete quote before you book, with no hidden costs.
Dialysis centres in Essaouira
Here are licensed dialysis centres in Essaouira. We contact the one closest to where you stay and confirm the centre, session times and price in your quote.
List compiled from public directories. Dialysis Morocco is an independent coordinator: we confirm availability, treatment and price with the centre before you book.
One centre in Essaouira
Essaouira has a private dialysis centre in the Dunes district, close to the hotels on the bay. As there is only one, book early so we can secure your place. Essaouira is about 3 hours by road from Marrakech, a combination many travellers choose: a few days in each city, with sessions in both.
Documents to send before you travel
- A recent dialysis report from your home centre
- Your dialysis prescription (duration, dialyser, anticoagulation, dry weight)
- Recent blood tests
- Recent hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV serology, as required by the centre
- A copy of your passport (bring the passport to every session)
Before you book, check with your nephrologist that you are fit to travel. Your home centre can prepare these documents for you.
How to book
- Choose your city
Pick your destination among 10 Moroccan cities with licensed dialysis centres. - Send your dates
Tell us your dates, HD or HDF, and how many sessions per week. - Send your documents
We pass your medical file to the centre, which checks it. - Receive your confirmation
You get your confirmed session times, usually within 12 hours.
Riad, hotel and transfers
We can book your riad or hotel in Essaouira close to the centre and arrange private transfers between your accommodation and every session, and from the airport. Your companion is welcome.
Things to see in Essaouira between sessions
- The Skala ramparts
- The fishing port and blue boats
- The medina
- The beach and kitesurfing
- Gnaoua music (June festival)
Questions about dialysis in Essaouira
How much does a dialysis session cost in Essaouira?
Between €200 and €350 per session, depending on the centre and whether you need HD or HDF. Your quote gives the exact price before you book.
Is HDF (haemodiafiltration) available in Essaouira?
Ask for it in your request. We check with the centres which of them offer HDF on your dates.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally 4 to 6 weeks before your trip, and earlier for school holidays and Ramadan or Eid periods, when places go quickly.
When is the best time to go to Essaouira?
April to October. Essaouira stays fresh in summer thanks to the trade winds; bring a jacket for the evenings all year.