1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#72 of 117 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 267 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 1, 2025
Christoph
GermanyMustafa was a very friendly and supportive host. The Riad is nicely situated very close to the main square and port in Essaouira, offers good breakfast, clean and comfy rooms and very good value for money.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Kjok
United KingdomA bit rustic but that goes with the charm. The window of our premium room is actually the glazed door which looks out onto the shared landing.
Lovely staff, comfy bed, great location, nice breakfast, good value for money.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Jacqui
United StatesLive music at night from the hotel/restaurant next door.
Room was very nice. Clean. The man working breakfast each morning was very nice and always smiling very accommodating. Good location.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Denise
CanadaOur room was quite cold - no heater. And sometimes noisy because we were close to the port and main square so there was often loud music at night.
Lovely helpful staff. Good breakfasts. Excellent location. Comfy beds and lots of hot water. Nice rooftop area.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Henry
IrelandIt's beside a bar with loud music but with earplugs it wasn't a big problem
The staff were extremely helpful. I lost my phone and one of the staff went with me in a taxi to the location where I could get it back. Good breakfast and right in the centre of everything....close to beach.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Steven
United KingdomFahita was brilliant as I was unwell. A lovely lady who put me at ease.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Ales
United KingdomNo heating options in the rooms and bathrooms
Great little Dar in amazing location, basic rooms but without any heating so can be cold in winter time especially in the bathroom
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 29, 2024
Pille
EstoniaIt is a bit noisy as there’s a nightclub right next to the house. The band finishes around 1.30 so it’s not too bad :)
Central location and a lovely cat
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Ingrid
JapanThere was a problem with the washing machine so towels arrvied late, which is fine, but they had stains on them and were not properly clean.
It is very central and the staff, in our case Mustafa, very friendly. We had a beautiful und tasty breakfast on the roof.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Clive
United KingdomA little noisy at night as close to rooftop venues
Location between the port and medina, ideal. Staff very friendly and helpful. The price was ridiculously cheap.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Jan-lucas
GermanyShower was nice but not really relaxing given that the shower head is at hip height. You need to shower by holding it in your hand at all times.
Very nice people Good breakfast (sweet, but you can always ask for more coffee etc. Fresh croissants) Room was spaceous Great location Comfortable beds
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Lavinia
ItalyThe room was very loud early in the morning because of tourists were talking very loudly in the interior garden, even if breakfast started at 9 am. They were loudly speaking, waking us up, one hour earlier at least.
I liked decor and Mustafa friendliness.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 2, 2024
Maloyan
ArmeniaHelpful and kind staff, good location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 30, 2024
Sarah
MoroccoThe place is really nice, and the location is perfect. The service was excellent, especially a guy named Moustapha, who was really nice and helpful. He helped us carry our stuff to the taxi. Everything was great, and all the staff working there are friendly. I high recommended it.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Yezael88
ItalyNothing.
Great staff, great position, very good rooms, great quality/price. The staff was super helpful, Moustapha was super nice!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Jason
AustraliaAll good.
Great location. Good breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 13, 2024
Monica
United KingdomThey only issue was WiFi wasn’t as good on the level we were at
The location was perfect, staff super friendly and helpful, the terrace was wonderful and had an amazing view.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Samira
United Kingdomthe Tv was not working. internet was very slow and not connecting at all
the location was great. breakfast was descent and nice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Eckhard
NamibiaVery loud music from neighboring rooftop bar until early hours
Exceptionally friendly
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Ambra
United KingdomThis is not the Riad' s fault or responsibility as we had a lovely 2 nights stay, but the 2 nights we stayed there was loud music playing next-door until 2 am so, either join the party or bring some ear plugs! Mind you, may just have been these 2 nights.
Lovely Riad in the centre of everything. 5 mins walk to the Skala and also 10 mins to the beach. Staff very friendly and the rooms are nice. Breakfast is served for a long stretch of time 9-12 am, and is French style. Lovely views from the top roof terrace. Host arranged for a taxi transfer from the Riad to Marrakech and was all relaxed and seamless. Staff very accommodating and smiles and make you fell at ease.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Qin
SpainThe breakfast could be better with a little bit of fruits and/or juice, music noisy nearby until the midnight, smelly drainage.
The house is beautiful, the terraces are especially espectacular, the location is perfect, the room is spacious, the bed is comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Camilla
IrelandThe Riad is beside a club that plays music until 2am, it was hard to fall asleep and I wouldn't recommend the facility if you travel with children because of the noise, even if the noise is not the Riad's fault.
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was very good. the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 2, 2024
Laurent
CanadaCan be noisy if there are concerts around.
Very central location; beautiful riad with large rooftop; friendly staff; good value.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Despoina
France- We were woken up by prayers through megaphone at 4:30 a.m. (which is not really the Dar's decision..) - We found some dirty spots in the towels/sheets, but we have to admit this was also the case in other places we stayed at Morocco
Excellent location, beautiful rooms, tasty breakfast, great value for money. Amazing people! Very kind and helpful, and we really appreciated everything they did for us and that they were always with a smile!
Stayed in June 2024
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