Riad
 Riad Malaïka

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

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 235 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
236 reviews

the decoration is amazing and trough you in time travel to the last century

El Morocco

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

Had my most relaxing and inspiring stay in all of Morocco at Riad MALAIKA.The riad is exceptionally decorated with a sensitivity to aesthetics.

Erik Germany

We spent our honey moon at RIAD MALAIKA and everything was beyond our expectations: the RIAD is decorated with very refined taste, the staff and the owners are all extremely kind and helpful. We were in the mini suite on the 3rd floor (a few stairs but nothing excessive for the average guest) and it was just perfect with access to the great roof terrace just next to our door. We are a French Italian couple living in Paris so quite spoilt regarding food but we were both very impressed by the food at Malaika: the kitchen staff is very talented, breakfast is delicious , and for the dining this is for sure the finest restaurant in Essaouira and for a very reasonable price. We had a wonderful honey moon, a time to remember, we can only thank all the staff at Malaika and recommend it to all travallers from the bottom of our hearts.

Elisa France

We loved beautiful Riad Malaika - great location in the heart of the medina - welcoming, friendly and helpful staff - lovely room and excellent food! We especially enjoyed the beautifully served breakfasts on the roof terrace and dinner in the elegant salon. We had a wonderful time!

Susan United Kingdom

I've stayed here several times. It's lovely. Im sure there are many beautiful riads in Essaouira but what sets Malaika apart is the food. It is exceptional. A tip for your arrival in Essaouira. Ignore people jingling car keys at you and the pseudo official parking guys. There is the municipal car park by the port. Free parking during the day, 30dirhams overnight

William United Kingdom
9.1
Wonderful
236 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the decoration is amazing and trough you in time travel to the last century”
    El El Morocco Morocco
  • “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
  • “Had my most relaxing and inspiring stay in all of Morocco at Riad MALAIKA.The riad is exceptionally decorated with a sensitivity to aesthetics.”
    Erik Erik Germany Germany
  • “We spent our honey moon at RIAD MALAIKA and everything was beyond our expectations: the RIAD is decorated with very refined taste, the staff and the owners are all extremely kind and helpful.”
    Elisa Elisa France France
  • “We loved beautiful Riad Malaika - great location in the heart of the medina - welcoming, friendly and helpful staff - lovely room and excellent food!”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I've stayed here several times. It's lovely. Im sure there are many beautiful riads in Essaouira but what sets Malaika apart is the food. It is exceptional. A tip for your arrival in Essaouira.”
    William William United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi 6.7
Low score for Essaouira

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

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This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. 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.

Riad Malaïka has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 29, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

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Property Highlights

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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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beach

  • Plage d'Essaouira

    8.4 Very good beach
    1,450 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 236 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi 6.7
Low score for Essaouira

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  • El
    MoroccoMorocco
    “the decoration is amazing and trough you in time travel to the last century”
  • Lola
    United States of AmericaUnited 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 AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful Riad. Enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was wonderful.”
  • M
    Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited 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 AmericaUnited States of America
    “By far the restaurant in this Riad has the best food that we had in all Morocco!!!!”
  • Dallas
    CanadaCanada
    “breakfast was excellent, the location was great ,the architecture is amazing, the service is great,”
  • Erik
    GermanyGermany
    “Had my most relaxing and inspiring stay in all of Morocco at Riad MALAIKA.The riad is exceptionally decorated with a sensitivity to aesthetics.”
  • Elisa
    FranceFrance
    “We spent our honey moon at RIAD MALAIKA and everything was beyond our expectations: the RIAD is decorated with very refined taste, the staff and the owners are all extremely kind and helpful. We were in the mini suite on the 3rd floor (a few stairs...”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We loved beautiful Riad Malaika - great location in the heart of the medina - welcoming, friendly and helpful staff - lovely room and excellent food! We especially enjoyed the beautifully served breakfasts on the roof terrace and dinner in the...”
  • William
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I've stayed here several times. It's lovely. Im sure there are many beautiful riads in Essaouira but what sets Malaika apart is the food. It is exceptional. A tip for your arrival in Essaouira. Ignore people jingling car keys at you and the pseudo...”

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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
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Plage d'Essaouira
    1,450 feet
  • Cap Sim Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Essaouira Mogador Airport
    9.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Moroccan, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Riad Malaïka

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
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
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beachfront
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • 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
  • 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
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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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House rules Riad Malaïka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa 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

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

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Cooking class
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

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

  • Room options at Riad Malaïka include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

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

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

  • Guests staying at Riad Malaïka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Riad Malaïka has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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