Rue Chbanat, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#12 of 119 B&Bs and inns in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 134 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 8, 2025
Oscar
SpainIt was an absolute pleasure to stay with fatima and the riad workers. The riad is super well located and you can find easily from one of the main entrance. We reveived a comment from german couple right away arriving and it was totally right. Beautiful, clean and well managed. Really, 5 stars
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
A
Namibia-
10 out of 10 Fatima is a wonderful host! Spotless clean, great Location, wonderful Breakfast!!! It was just Magic and we loved everything!!! Thank you Dear Fatima, you are a Star!!!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Melroy
PortugalFatima and Ahmed are exceptional. Genuine Hospitality from the moment we arrived, welcome reception, guiding us throughout our stay and even assisting in booking the Hamam and travel tickets. Breakfast was wonderful. Thank You Fatima and Ahmed
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Timmy
NetherlandsThanks Ahmed and Fatima for your hospitality!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Finnur
IcelandNothing.
Fatima and her dedicated team manage a supberb riad. The location is excellent, at the outer edge of the medina and a short walking distance from a gate leading to a big parking area (paid). Everything in this riad is nice and comfortable: The decor in common areas and the rooms, the beds, the terrace etc. Wifi is very good as well as the breakfast. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere for accommodation.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Quiffly3
United KingdomFresh fruit or orange juice at breakfast would be a welcome addition
Pretty riad, lovely terrace, beds are really comfortable. Rooms are spacious, bathroom is lovely with good water pressure. Even a kettle is provided - nice touch Great location on a quiet street on edge of medina Friendly & helpful staff Note that rooms are cleaned & towels changed daily. The housekeeper is lovely & extremely thorough. Not something we are used to or expect, appreciate the work involved but seemed unnecessary to us to be done every day - lots of extra work for housekeeper! Also be aware that you will return to find windows of your room wide open. Important to keep the place aired we understand but it took us by surprise
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Marie-louise
NetherlandsNothing
The kindness off the owner and the breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Ella
United KingdomBeautiful, homely Raid. Everything felt new and well cared for. The beds were comfty, the shower was very powerful and hot. The terrace was so lovely to sit out on in the evening. The staff were so helpful and welcoming. The location was ideal and easy to get to on foot from the bus station. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Mohammed
United Kingdommight be one or two insects around but that's just the nature of being in the medina - the riad itself is extremely clean!
Great location in the old town and a beautiful riad with a lovely little terrace. Fatima was very hospitable and made an amazing breakfast each morning. Ahmed (who was on duty at night) was very friendly and helpful with any small issues/questions. Would love to return one day and stay here again
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Helle
United KingdomLoved having breakfast on the terrace. Fatima and staff were so helpful with booking things and organising our printed boarding passes after last minute changes.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
John
United StatesFatima's hospitality was unmatched. She gave us good advice, made a dinner reservation for us, and even offered to barter for us when we couldn't get a good price on our own. Her warm goodbye made a lasting impression that we'll always think of when reminiscing about Morocco. We loved the breakfast in a beautiful little room with colorful tiles and comfortable cushions.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Caryharri
United KingdomLovely little Riad in a quiet part of the Madina. Great Breakfasts that kept us going all day. Comfortable beds and Hot water. exceptionally clean. All the staff were wonderful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Steven
United KingdomHard beds
The owners mother was managing the Riad during our stay and she was very charming, welcoming and helpful with tips about the town
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Tracy
United KingdomNothing, it was great.
We spent five days in Riad Dar Abi and it was fabulous. Fatima, Ahmed and Fatima looked after us so well. The Riad is spotlessly clean, linens were changed every day. The food was delicious and plentiful. The rooms are large and have very comfortable beds. The roof terrace is a super chilled space. It is in a quiet area but a very short walk from the heart of the Medina. Fatima made us feel so welcomed and provided lots of really helpful information on what to do in the area. She genuinely makes you feel like a long lost relative, even checked that we had got to the airport safely after we checked out 💕
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Marko
CroatiaExcellent riad, convenient location in medina, public parking located nearby, clean, comfortable. It has an extra heater so it was also very warm. Hosts are excellent and breakfast was awesome. The best riad we have been on our trip around Morocco.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Rob
NetherlandsDar Abi is the perfect location to explore Essaouria. With magnificent hospitality at its core. The facilities were amazing. Room was Supernice. Rooftops was nice. The personal touch and care of Fatima showing throughout everything. We needed to leave early to the airport and shemade the cutest to go breakfast boxed for us. Extra cuddos to the nicest nightguard, that made our stay even nicer.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Cristian
United KingdomThis was our first stop in Morocco and we absolutely loved our accommodation and also Essaouira. Room was nicely decorated, comfy bed, super clear bathroom, and Fatima is a great host.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Victoria
United KingdomAs the riad is in the medina, a taxi canot drop you directly in front of it. Instead, they will drop you off at a nearby road, and you will need to walk around 10 mins. Not a big deal (and it’s the same for all riads in the medina), just something to keep in mind. You will need to carry your luggage up the stairs (like in all riads, I guess). When we arrived, we had to wait a bit for someone to open the door, and then had to wait a bit for Fatima to come and check us in. Some slight delay but it wasn't critical.
The riad was very nice, decorated in a local style and with a nice rooftop where you can relax. It was quiet at night. A bit cold in the evening (end of December), but we asked for a heater and it helped. Fatima was very friendly and helpful. She greeted us with Moroccan tea and pastry, explained what to see/do (it would be wasier if you known a bit of French), helped us deal with a faulty luggage lock, and even gave us a little gift on the last day :). Storing our luggage on the check out day wasn’t a problem. Fatima Breakfast was included in the price and consisted of local bread, pancakes, pastries and eggs. Essaouira is a small town, so the location is good and everything is within walking distance.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Luca
ItalyEssaouira has been our favourite city during our trip to Morocco, largely thanks to Fatima, whose warm welcome and support have been invaluable from the very beginning. The riad is exceptionally clean and beautiful, providing a restful sleep. The breakfast is also delightful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Jay
United KingdomVery welcoming and just a great place to stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Vojtech
Czech RepublicAbsolutelly fantastic! The riad Is super clean and really beautiful in every detail. There Is also nice relaxing terrace. The host was amazing and took care of us like we were a family. Hope to come back one way again.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Micaela
United KingdomThe Riad is beautiful and very comfortable, it is situated in the Medina but in a quieter area which allowed us to have a restful sleep. However, the best part of the Riad are the people, Fatima and her team are amazing, they made my partner gluten free pancakes and bread every morning, they disinfected my wounds (after falling from a quad), and walked with us to the taxi pick up location at 6am!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Umberto
BelgiumRiad Dar Abi offers a perfect location within the medina, just moments from Essaouira's main attractions. With its remarkable style and exceptional staff, we highly recommend this property for an unforgettable stay in Essaouira.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Edward
United KingdomPeaceful atmosphere tucked away in the medina; caring staff especially Fatima who is a lovely lady.
Stayed in December 2024
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