17 rue Zayan, 44100 Essaouira, Morocco
#16 of 105 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 151 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 17, 2024
Helen
United States of AmericaI would have been more comfortable with an enclosed shower, curtain perhaps.
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Jo
United KingdomNothing - there is nothing. Its just all fabulous
Stunningly beautiful riad. Renovated with love and a clear understand of the integral character of the building. Gorgeousness around every corner, in every alcove. Just absolutely wonderful... All of it... Staff, room, roof terrace, attention to detail... Exquisite. Do yourself a favour and stay her and HAVE THE DINNER!!!! It might seem a bit pricey for Moroccan standards but I have never seen or tasted anything as incredible....
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Geraldine
AustraliaGreat location and friendly owner and staff. Very helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Mary
UruguayBeautiful property, well located. Delicious breakfast. Upon arrival we were welcomed with Moroccan tea and our host gave us all the important information plus a map of the area. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Dominik
Czech RepublicThey run a high end restaurant in the riad, which means it is quite noisy until about 11pm.
Malaïka is a gorgeous riad with great staff... I don't know what to add - it is so beautiful it is mind blowing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Antoine
United States of AmericaDinner was excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Timothy
AustraliaExceptionally helpful staff. Food (dinner) was also exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Kris
United States of AmericaThis is a lovely riad adorned with beautiful Moroccan artwork. Our room was very comfortable, we had windows to the outside so we heard the cats, seagulls, and call to prayer but it wasn’t too loud. Other rooms opened onto the courtyard. The breakfast service was elegant: fresh squeezed orange juice, a variety of Moroccan breads, eggs, and mint tea.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Karl
United KingdomOnly a hand held shower in our bathroom that you could not use stood up. Otherwise 10 out of 10.
Beautiful Riad. Great location. Fantastic Staff. Very good value. Amazing restaurant with open kitchen, the evening meals were the best.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Jonno
United KingdomEverything, particularly the staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Marc
AustriaStaff, Location, Design, Size, Decor
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Harriet
United KingdomGreat decor and attention to detail Super helpful team Delicious menu
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Polly
United KingdomGood location and fresh breakfast and lovely dinner
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Dellila
MalaysiaHousekeeper just open the room without knocking the door, most of the days during my stay. Should have courtesy to knock or Salam before; or align with frontdesk which room is occupied. Bottled water only provided in the room on day 1. Abit weird considering the price of the room is not cheap either. Been in other Riad, there is always water for the day. Need to ask for shampoo/shower gel/tissue replenish. House keeper seem to make your bed but not refilling those items.
Location. Nice & small riad. And, Abdou is very accomodating.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Pennie
United KingdomThe roof suite was a little dark otherwise all good.
Charming, well presented, very clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 12, 2023
Deborah
United States of AmericaAmazing in every way. Eat dinner in the restaurant for an incredible high end meal. You can see it being prepared all day in the kitchen.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Carles
SpainNothing, everything was good. The only comment could be that the shower in the suite was really beautiful, but you had to be really careful cause water could easily go out.
Really nice Riad with amazing decoration and friendly and supportive personal. Location is in the Medina but in a not so crowded alley, so there is no noise. Breakfast is also varied and in good quantity.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Elaine
United KingdomThe only think I can think of that could be improved was that our shower had very small walls around it so water easily splashed outside...but not really a problem for us.
Everything was perfect - the Riad is extremely comfortable. the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and the communal areas were equally well done. the restaurant is really special and you should definitely eat there as it is delicious. Breakfast was imaginative and tasty. The staff were all very cheery and very welcoming.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Sally
United KingdomGreat location and extraordinarily helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Carol
United KingdomThe photos do not do the rooms justice - they are beautiful especially the top floor suite
Beautiful riad in a great location in a back street in the centre of the Medina. Staff are really welcoming and the on-site restaurant is very good. Loved our room and chilling out on the rooftop terrace
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Jan
NetherlandsEverything - comfort, location, atmosphere and wonderful staff. .. and then.. now there is this outstanding culinary diner menu… we tried everything and it was just too good! This was our 2nd visit and we will be back!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Ieva
IrelandOur taxi driver contacted riad prior our arrival to Essaouira and there was member of staff waiting to help us with our luggage and the same on our departure as accommodation is in Medina. Abdulah (hope I spelled it correctly) provided us with map and gave some useful tips of places to visit in Essaouira. Breakfast was very good and tasty!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 3, 2023
Arthur
SpainNice staff, staffed 24 hours, good restaurant, good recommendations
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Callum
United KingdomBeautiful verry tasteful designs
Stayed in October 2023
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