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Reviews of Riad MALAÏKA

17 rue Zayan, 44100 Essaouira, Morocco

#16 of 105 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 151 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely welcoming staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have been more comfortable with an enclosed shower, curtain perhaps.

    Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    I LOVED IT!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and friendly owner and staff. Very helpful!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    They 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dinner was excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Exceptionally helpful staff. Food (dinner) was also exceptional.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This 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

    9.0
    Beautiful Riad with amazing restaurant. The best meals by far during our stay in Morocco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 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

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, particularly the staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    10
    Great quiet place in perfect location. You feel at home here.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff, Location, Design, Size, Decor

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    9.0
    Super place and inspiring environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great decor and attention to detail Super helpful team Delicious menu

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    10
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Good location and fresh breakfast and lovely dinner

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Housekeeper 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

    9.0
    Such lovely staff and great food. Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The roof suite was a little dark otherwise all good.

    Charming, well presented, very clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Amazing 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

    8.0
    Really nice Riad in the Medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    10
    A lovely Riad in beautiful Essaouira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and extraordinarily helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful riad, great staff, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything - 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff, staffed 24 hours, good restaurant, good recommendations

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Beautiful property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful verry tasteful designs

    Stayed in October 2023

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