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89, Avenue Zerktouni, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#99 of 116 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 230 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    9.0
    I enjoyed this cosy and characterful Riad in the heart of the Medina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower quite cold.

    Tall building with good views of the Medina. Get your own key to your room so it feels like a hotel (leave key at reception when you go out for the day) and superb breakfast where you choose tea or coffee. Coffee comes in a pot with separate milk (way better than in cafes!).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was okey. We asked for hair dryer and extra heating and we got it with no problem. Breakfast was good, we did enjoy it. It was raining a lot on the day that we came, so the place to eat breakfast was all wet. It was drops falling from the ceiling. Room had windows to medina, so during all night was very noisy. For the price it was okey.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing staff.. rooms lovely

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    7.0
    Would happily stay here again. Needs better photos, much more charming than it looks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was very small. But the water was hot. It would be better to have a key to the front door also.

    Lovely light room with big windows. The terrace a breakfast were very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, spacious room with recently refurbished private bathroom. The reception staff were professional and to-the-point. Service staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast served was fresh, good quality and every time more than I was able to finish. I loved the location, and could open the windows for Essaouira's seaside air, and the sounds of the street down below. Centrally located, and safe. I could also safely leave my luggage before and after check-in. I can highly recommend this as a great option, well balanced between price and quality.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was warm rather than hot

    Staff were helpful, the room though a little small was comfortable. Breakfast on the roof terrace was good The communal areas were nicely furnished

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast staff rooms and location all excellent

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit noisy as it is located right in the main alley/street or pathway of the medina. A little bit outdated.

    Good location in the medina; clean room/bathroom;; comfortable room (two twin beds romom); staff was helpful when asked about directions and transportation.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Staff was so friendly and tried to make us feel good, I liked the rooftop however i didn’t have a window view from my room so I can’t tell about it, the only thing besides that is that the hotel was in the middle of a market which is full of people + it’s not a hotel to meet new people and connect with them but it’s more for chilling and resting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice top roof view over the street market
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a little bit noisy because of the street market

    Nice hotel in a popular location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the fact that some rooms are uncomfortable

    Everything about this place is good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Calme
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice breakfast and nice staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Since this accomodations is located at one of the main streets in Essaouira's medina and our room had windows in that direction, it was noisy at night till 1 AM. If you ask for a interior room you should have no problem.

    The staff was very friendly and the guy at the front desk spoke English really well. The room was big enough, clean and prepare for us. The bathroom was in good condition, clean and perfect. Breakfast was amazing at the rooftop and we loved to stay at this riad.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The soap !!

    I like the atmosphere of the location.Comfortable room and good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The riad was nice and very things good but when we ask for a receipt of payment in English they refused stating its in French because English and French are the same. The receipt was for the Australian government... they do not read French there....

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Would certainly recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As with most of the Riads you have to make sure to quickly wash and rinse your hair as the hot water will run out.

    There was a lovely terrace. The breakfast was very good, standard for the Riad's in Morocco. The location was well situated in the Medina, easy to get to the markets and the square. The room was clean and colourful with plenty of toilet paper. The staff were super helpful, gave us lots of information of what the highlights of the area were.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    The staff were friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good location with a beautiful terrace.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can be a bit noisy, because of the market

    Perfect location, nice place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can get noisy at night as the Riad is located on the main street of the markets

    Nice Riad, friendly staff, amazing terrace

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice room, v. good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very hospitable and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good Location if you're looking for a place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Th staff was a bit rude and not always helpful. The bathrooms are a bit old and as usual in Morocco, a lack of toilet paper in the bathroom.

    The location is good on the main strip of Essaouira. It is very central.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower is a big problem everywhere in Morroco, so it was I gues normal, though after taking the shower the who;e bathroom floor and the toilet were wet

    Amazing breakfas on the terrace, very good location, small but cozy room.

    Stayed in November 2023

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