Located in the Old Mogador, on the edge of the Atlantic, the Lyon-Mogador offers a peaceful setting in the heart of the medina in the magical city of Essaouira. This charming 18th century riad is organized on 4 levels and offers authentically decorated. Rooms come fully equipped with private bathrooms. A special breakfast is served each morning on the terrace composed of local and international products. The riad features Table d'hôte meals upon request at least 24h in advance (except Tuesdays). The Lyon-Mogador has been completely renovated in a traditional Moroccan style. The creative artisans used traditional techniques to restore its original charm.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mario
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The Riad has perfect location and super friendly staff (they even upgraded us to a comfort room just because they could). The place itself looks very new and it's very clean. The terrace is also super nice as it is higher than majority of the...
  • Perozzi
    United States of America United States of America
    This Riad provided such a peaceful stay. Our room and the terrace were beautifully decorated, extremely clean, and very comfortable. We joked that we would like our house decorated this way! The staff was friendly and attentive and very helpful in...
  • Philippe
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is great in the Medina, roof deck is really nice to hang out. The staff is great, good breakfast too.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Riad Lyon-Mogador
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • High chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Riad Lyon-Mogador takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Riad Lyon-Mogador accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the terrace is accessible by the stairs, approximately 80 steps.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Lyon-Mogador of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Riad Lyon-Mogador

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from Riad Lyon-Mogador. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador is 800 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Riad Lyon-Mogador can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Riad Lyon-Mogador may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Riad Lyon-Mogador include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at Riad Lyon-Mogador is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.