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Riad Riad Malaïka

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Riad Malaïka

17 rue Zayan, 44100 Essaouira, Morocco – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 423 reviews)

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9.1
Awesome
423 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

Perfectly located, beautiful interiors, lovely rooms, very accommodating staff, delicious breakfast and even better dinner! A really special place.

Lola United States of America

Beautiful Riad. Enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was wonderful.

Amy United States of America

The staff was wonderful and bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable. The dinner at the Riad was absolutely delicious and a huge selling point.

Mary United States of America

By far the restaurant in this Riad has the best food that we had in all Morocco!!!!

Jeffrey United States of America

breakfast was excellent, the location was great ,the architecture is amazing, the service is great,

Dallas Canada

The breakfast was very good. We were happy to have a different selection each day. We also had 1 dinner there which as expected was excellent. We had a traditional fish tajine and the "terre merre" which was more modern in the approach but still had the Morrocan flavor essence. Housekeeping was alsovery nice

Kinhthi United States of America

This is simply a very nice hotel set into an old courtyard house

James Canada

Riad Malaïka was a dream. We had a really wonderful stay. Everything was perfect! The staff was so friendly, the riad itself was absolutely stunning - a gem - the location couldn't have been better, the room was great, the roof terrace was perfect, and the food was outstanding! We were so surprised by the food- it really was the best we had in Essaouira. We liked it so much we dined there twice. And breakfast was great too! Thank you Riad Malaïka, we can't wait to come back again to stay with you!

Blanca United States of America

The riad is beautifully appointed and our rooms were comfortable with a unique local flair. Communications with the staff (in english and french) was easy, very prompt, and thorough. They were happy to help arrange transfers - we took the bus Marrakech to Essaouira and a private car (80E) back to the Marrakech airport. Definitely eat a dinner at the Riad! So delicious! We also recommend stopping by the fishermen's wharf for fresh oysters.

Colin Greece

I enjoyed the beautiful Raid and how it was decorated. So much attention to the little details, we also enjoyed that the fire was usually going and it made it cozy and warm. Abdellah was really helpful.

Annette Canada

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9.1
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423 reviews
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    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
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    Great neighborhood
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    Great coffee
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    Very comfy beds
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    Very comfy beds
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Perfectly located, beautiful interiors, lovely rooms, very accommodating staff, delicious breakfast and even better dinner! A really special place.”
    Lola Lola United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful Riad. Enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was wonderful.”
    Amy Amy United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was wonderful and bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable. The dinner at the Riad was absolutely delicious and a huge selling point.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “By far the restaurant in this Riad has the best food that we had in all Morocco!!!!”
    Jeffrey Jeffrey United States of America United States of America
  • “breakfast was excellent, the location was great ,the architecture is amazing, the service is great,”
    Dallas Dallas Canada Canada
  • “The breakfast was very good. We were happy to have a different selection each day. We also had 1 dinner there which as expected was excellent.”
    Kinhthi Kinhthi United States of America United States of America
  • “This is simply a very nice hotel set into an old courtyard house”
    James James Canada Canada
  • “Riad Malaïka was a dream. We had a really wonderful stay. Everything was perfect!”
    Blanca Blanca United States of America United States of America
  • “The riad is beautifully appointed and our rooms were comfortable with a unique local flair. Communications with the staff (in english and french) was easy, very prompt, and thorough.”
    Colin Colin Greece Greece
  • “I enjoyed the beautiful Raid and how it was decorated. So much attention to the little details, we also enjoyed that the fire was usually going and it made it cozy and warm.”
    Annette Annette Canada Canada

Stay in the heart of Essaouira – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Essaouira. The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 150 feet from the beach. The hotel offers beauty and body treatments and free Wi-Fi access.

The spacious guest rooms have a traditional, oriental decoration, and each has a private bathroom.

The Riad Malaika Hotel also offers a terrace.

It is well located, close to shops and traditional bazaars.

This is our guests' favorite part of Essaouira, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Family rooms
Restaurant
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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뀐 Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

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9.1
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  • Lola United States of America

    “Perfectly located, beautiful interiors, lovely rooms, very accommodating staff, delicious breakfast and even better dinner! A really special place.”

  • Amy United States of America

    “Beautiful Riad. Enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was wonderful. ”

  • Mary United States of America

    “The staff was wonderful and bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable. The dinner at the Riad was absolutely delicious and a huge selling point.”

  • Jeffrey United States of America

    “By far the restaurant in this Riad has the best food that we had in all Morocco!!!!”

  • Dallas Canada

    “breakfast was excellent, the location was great ,the architecture is amazing, the service is great,”

  • Kinhthi United States of America

    “The breakfast was very good. We were happy to have a different selection each day. We also had 1 dinner there which as expected was excellent. We had a traditional fish tajine and the "terre merre" which was more modern in the approach but still had the Morrocan flavor essence. Housekeeping was alsovery nice” Read more

  • James Canada

    “This is simply a very nice hotel set into an old courtyard house”

  • Blanca United States of America

    “Riad Malaïka was a dream. We had a really wonderful stay. Everything was perfect! The staff was so friendly, the riad itself was absolutely stunning - a gem - the location couldn't have been better, the room was great, the roof terrace was perfect, and the food was outstanding! We were so surprised by the food- it really was the best we had in Essaouira. We liked it so much we dined there twice. And breakfast was great too! Thank you Riad Malaïka, we can't wait to come back again to stay with you!” Read more

  • Colin Greece

    “The riad is beautifully appointed and our rooms were comfortable with a unique local flair. Communications with the staff (in english and french) was easy, very prompt, and thorough. They were happy to help arrange transfers - we took the bus Marrakech to Essaouira and a private car (80E) back to the Marrakech airport. Definitely eat a dinner at the Riad! So delicious! We also recommend stopping by the fishermen's wharf for fresh oysters.” Read more

  • Annette Canada

    “I enjoyed the beautiful Raid and how it was decorated. So much attention to the little details, we also enjoyed that the fire was usually going and it made it cozy and warm. Abdellah was really helpful. ”

Hosted by Sylvie & Piermark

Host Review Score 9.7
Sylvie & Piermark

Sylvie & Piermark

Le MALAÏKA , Riad & Table d’Hôtes à Essaouira, offre une atmosphère contemporaine tout en conservant le charme d’une ancienne maison marocaine et accueille une clientèle internationale désireuse de vivre une expérience orientale plus intime que l’hôtellerie classique. Alliant confort, convivialité et luxe discret, Le MALAÏKA, bâtie au 18e siècle offre un hébergement ainsi qu’une table d’Hôtes de qualité au centre de l’ancienne Mogador.

Sylvie & Piermark sont présent sur place afin de vous accueillir et de vous faire découvrir les possibilités qui s'ouvrent à vous lors de votre séjour à Essaouira. L'équipe du MALAÏKA composée de onze personnes, Sylvie & Piermark inclus, nous a révélée avec passion toute la subtilité de leur culture et nous partageons à présent notre enthousiasme avec nos hôtes, que ce soit au travers de la cuisine, de l'art de recevoir et aussi de l'excellence de l'artisanat si présent à Essaouira.

Le MALAÏKA est parfaitement situé au cour de l'ancienne Médina d'Essaouira, tout aussi proche de l'océan que des souks mais au calme car dans une impasse tranquille.

Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Italian

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Essaouira’s old town or "Medina" is surrounded by an ancient city wall. Browse the souks to see what they're selling before stopping at a cafe or bar.

What's nearby
  • Golf de Mogador
    3.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Essaouira Mogador Airport
    9.1 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    MALAÏKA TABLE D'HÔTE

    Food: Mediterranean, Moroccan

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of Riad Malaïka Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Family rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beachfront
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Additional charge
  • Library
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Windsurfing Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.

Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • 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
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

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 by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Maestro Mastercard Visa Riad Malaïka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Riad Malaïka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

License number: 44000MH0495

FAQs about Riad Malaïka

  • Riad Malaïka is 650 feet from the center of Essaouira.

  • Riad Malaïka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Library
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Riad Malaïka has 1 restaurant:

    • MALAÏKA TABLE D'HÔTE

  • Guests staying at Riad Malaïka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at Riad Malaïka include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Riad Malaïka is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Riad Malaïka (subject to availability):

    • Parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Riad Malaïka by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 2h 30min
    • Taxi 2h 30min

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Riad Malaïka.

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  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi7.6

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