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Riad MALAÏKA

17 rue Zayan, 44100 Essaouira, Morocco
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Riad MALAÏKA

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
597 reviews

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The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 55 yards 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.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
1 queen bed
Bedroom 7
1 queen bed
Bedroom 8
1 queen bed
Bedroom 9
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Essaouira
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terry
    Canada Canada
    “The staff were very nice, breakfast was great, the location was very central and the hotel was lovely. We really liked the rooftop sitting area.”
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    “The staff was excellent. Made reservations at best, hammam. Provided laundry service. Dinner was one of best food experiences. We spent 30 days in Morocco, and this was one of the top four stays.”
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    “Cozy, intimate historic Riad. Quiet yet ideally located. Breakfasts included and delicious. Dinner available by advance order. Ladies in the kitchen prepare pastries, breads, dinners that are delicious Moroccan specialties. Staff so helpful,...”
  • Mary
    Uruguay Uruguay
    “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.”
  • Timothy
    Australia Australia
    “Exceptionally helpful staff. Food (dinner) was also exceptional.”
  • Kris
    United States of America United States of America
    “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...”
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    “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.”
  • Mukesh
    Morocco Morocco
    “Beautiful Riad , staff is very polite , courteous , welcoming and helpful ..”
  • Kalyma
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Absolutely beautiful hotel, with dinner options fit for a Michelin star restaurant. Staff is very friendly, location is great. We went to the hamam recommended by the hotel manager. Had an amazing time.”
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We liked the location. It wasn't immediately obvious when we first arrived, thankfully locals pointed us to the correct door. We liked that the Riad was away from the main street yet remained accessible. We enjoyed the breakfast and there was...”

Managed by Riad Malaïka

Company review score: 9.8Based on 593 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Lovers of Moroccan cuisine and culture, Jannick and Hervé, childhood friends, decided to leave their respective jobs in France to embark on the Malaïka adventure. Perfectionists at heart, both steer the Riad towards the discreet luxury of French hospitality. Recruiting a talented Moroccan chef about ten years ago, the restaurant also takes on a new dimension and is now among the finest restaurants in the Kingdom. The Malaika team, with its extensive experience, will assist you in organizing your stay by providing you with the best information. We will offer you different types of activities, all more beautiful ... Spa, massages, horseback riding on the beach at sunset, quad biking between dunes and ocean, discovery of the old Mogador, Moroccan cooking classes, trek in the desert with our loyal Moroccan partners Our challenge ... to make you forget your daily life and transport you for a weekend to the land of a thousand and one nights ... so that every day counts...

Property info

The restaurant, structured in the form of small intimate lounges, is among the most beautiful tables in the Kingdom of Morocco (selected in the guide to the 100 best restaurants in Morocco, 2024/2025 edition). Our rooms with their typically Moroccan decor will immediately immerse you in a sober and exotic atmosphere. Wrought iron, thuja wood, copper and multi-colored carpets make up the decor and are part of the furniture made on site by Souiris craftsmen. Each of our nine rooms offers the comfort of a private bathroom with Tadelakt walls, a traditional waxed coating in natural colors. They are equipped with a window overlooking the outside or the patio, a shower and a toilet. For your well-being, the towels are changed every morning. Our welcome products: soap, shower gel and shampoo made from natural products are developed in Marrakech especially for us by the company Nectarome.

Neighborhood info

Knowing more about the history of a city, or a country, helps you to know yourself better, and a visit to the Medina will reveal some of the secrets of ancient Mogador, so dear to the main artistic and religious cultures. Its Unesco World Heritage status is no accident... Our Riad is located close to the ramparts, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the Medina. A 5-minute walk from Essaouira's main beach and 3 minutes from the fishing port.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Riad MALAÏKA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car rental
  • Heating
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as 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
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 44000MH0495

FAQs about Riad MALAÏKA

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Riad MALAÏKA. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Riad MALAÏKA include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Riad MALAÏKA has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Riad MALAÏKA is from 2:00 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.

  • Riad MALAÏKA is 650 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Guests staying at Riad MALAÏKA can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte