Name: Riad Chbanate
Address: 179, Chbanate, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco, 179, Chbanate, Marrakech-Safi, 44000, Morocco
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $145 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Riad Riad Chbanate

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179, Chbanate, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco –

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Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Was probably our favorite Riad we stayed in in all of Morocco.

Tom, United States of America

Our room was suberb with a great view over the ceilings in the Medina.

Jafles, Switzerland

The staff were wonderfully helpful and friendly, we left feeling like friends it was such a nice place to stay. The breakfast was great. Good coffee, lovely pastries, eggs. The rooms we stayed in were great. A huge bathtub in both and fetching decor. We were very happy!

Margaret, United Kingdom

As a family of 5, we had 3 rooms in Riad Chbanate. I thought all the rooms were sufficiently spacious and had a very soothing vibe. The beds were great as were the bathtub/showers. The location is good for getting in with your bags since the medina is closed to cars, but it is a bit of a walk (7-10 min) to other places. Would still definitely recommend staying here though!

Maria, United States of America

Cozy, friendly, beautiful property in he middle of the Médina.

Susanna, United States of America

We enjoyed the top suite at Chbanate -- the view was terrific. Fantastic staff. A great place to stay in Essaouira

Jonathan, United States of America

The eggs were fluffy, the bed comfortable, the room well appointed and the staff helpful and friendly.

Anna, United States of America

The breakfast was so good. I wanted to stay forever and keep eating the crepes. Completely delicious. The Riad also served wine and beer which was really nice since very few places did. Our room was on the top floor - so it was very private and so beautiful. Incredible panoramic views

Kirsten, United States of America

Thw staff were very friendly going out of their way to help us. The food was good and the facilities were of a high standard. The staff were very accommodating and provided an early breakfast for my husband who had booked an early kite surfing lesson.

Jo, United Kingdom

Phenomenal customer service, great location, great breakfast

Allen, United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Was probably our favorite Riad we stayed in in all of Morocco.”

Tom United States of America
“Our room was suberb with a great view over the ceilings in the Medina.”

Jafles Switzerland
“The staff were wonderfully helpful and friendly, we left feeling like friends it was such a nice place to stay. The breakfast was great. Good coffee, lovely pastries, eggs. ”

Margaret United Kingdom
“As a family of 5, we had 3 rooms in Riad Chbanate. I thought all the rooms were sufficiently spacious and had a very soothing vibe. The beds were great as were the bathtub/showers. ”

Maria United States of America
“Cozy, friendly, beautiful property in he middle of the Médina.”

Susanna United States of America
“We enjoyed the top suite at Chbanate -- the view was terrific. Fantastic staff. A great place to stay in Essaouira”

Jonathan United States of America
“The eggs were fluffy, the bed comfortable, the room well appointed and the staff helpful and friendly.”

Anna United States of America
“The breakfast was so good. I wanted to stay forever and keep eating the crepes. Completely delicious. The Riad also served wine and beer which was really nice since very few places did. ”

Kirsten United States of America
“Thw staff were very friendly going out of their way to help us. The food was good and the facilities were of a high standard. ”

Jo United Kingdom
“Phenomenal customer service, great location, great breakfast”

Allen United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Essaouira –

One of our top picks in Essaouira – and a guest favorite.
Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace.

All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Riad Chbanate are also equipped with a TV and a luxurious bathroom with bathtub. They all overlook the riad’s indoor patio.

A continental breakfast is served every morning and can be enjoyed in the guest rooms. The bar and the cozy lounge rooms are ideal to relax.

The 24-hour front desk provides tour desk and car rental services. Riad Chbanate is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and 350 feet from Place bab Marrakesh.

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

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Essaouira! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Essaouira! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.

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Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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.

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Golf de Mogador
3.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Essaouira Airport
8.9 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good location Extremely friendly staff!! Nice rooms Good breakfast ”

Milan

Netherlands

“Great location and friendly, helpful staff.”

Alan

Australia

“Beautiful, clean, friendly staff and good location. We will definitely come back!”

Nicolas

Belgium

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Moroccan

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One additional child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One child under 12 years is charged EUR 40 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

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

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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Please inform Riad Chbanate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 44000MH0465

“The staff were wonderfully helpful and friendly, we left feeling like friends it was such a nice place to stay. The breakfast was great. Good coffee, lovely pastries, eggs. The rooms we stayed in were great. A huge bathtub in both and fetching decor. We were very happy!”

Margaret

United Kingdom

“As a family of 5, we had 3 rooms in Riad Chbanate. I thought all the rooms were sufficiently spacious and had a very soothing vibe. The beds were great as were the bathtub/showers. The location is good for getting in with your bags since the medina is closed to cars, but it is a bit of a walk (7-10 min) to other places. Would still definitely recommend staying here though!”

Maria

United States of America

“The breakfast was so good. I wanted to stay forever and keep eating the crepes. Completely delicious. The Riad also served wine and beer which was really nice since very few places did. Our room was on the top floor - so it was very private and so beautiful. Incredible panoramic views”

Kirsten

“Thw staff were very friendly going out of their way to help us. The food was good and the facilities were of a high standard. The staff were very accommodating and provided an early breakfast for my husband who had booked an early kite surfing lesson.”

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Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Matthew
Canada
9.2

“Classic Riad with modern amenities.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was a bit out of the way on a dark street. But in such a small town, it was not a major issue.
The room and courtyard were beautiful, especially the shower/bathtub. The staff were also friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Michelle
United Kingdom
7.1

“Fabulous staff. Made our stay extremely pleasant. Lovely location too.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
- • Stayed 1 night
Was there during ramadan so restaurant facilities weren't fully functioning. Very limited menu. Wanted to order a light dinner in the room and wasn't able to. I was told I had to go to the restaurant to order anything other than a snack, however, when I got to the restaurant, there was pretty much nothing on the menu that I could order so settled for a snack that I could have had in my room. I daresay that outside of ramadan the hotel restaurant has more to offer.
Great staff.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 25, 2019

Eléonore
Belgium
10

“Charming riad, attentive staff, and great food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We LOVED the riad and our experience there. The room was incredibly beautiful, charming, and unique; and overall the riad was a great place to hang around. Special mention goes to one staff member — Gregi (likely we’re misspelling his name). He gave us a passionate introduction to the city that allowed us to discover every corner of it, and he had a contagious joie de vivre. He accommodated all of our requests, and set up an amazing dinner for us in the last second (best food we had in morocco). In short, great hotel and even better staff!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Shazia
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The room was beautiful especially the bathroom with the sunken bath.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 13, 2019

David
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic riad. All the details were perfect for a very reasonable price. Staff, food, room, terrace all top notch. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Anonymous
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The stay was one of our Highlights in Marocco. Great Staff, nice rooms and good service.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Nigel
United Kingdom
10

“Good centre for local culture and trip out birdwatching”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing could have been better
The location was great - in the Medina but quiet. The staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient. You felt like part of a family. Breakfast very nice.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Luke
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay - great place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Really helpful staff

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Mexxos
Germany
Age group: 45 – 54
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Since the Riad part of the city wall you can hear the traffic on the road next to it, especially if the windows are open.
Very nice Riad in a good location to explore the Médina. It’s a beautiful place with very nice and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Carla
Portugal
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything, especially the staff. They were all very nice and helpful.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Tom
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Was probably our favorite Riad we stayed in in all of Morocco.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Jafles
Switzerland
Age group: 35 – 44
9.2

“Nice stay. Pricey though but worth it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The street in front of the riad was quite filthy.
Our room was suberb with a great view over the ceilings in the Medina.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 13, 2019

Susan
Spain

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent small romantic hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing
Very romantic hotel Enjoyed the fire being lit at night in our room Very comfortable bed Huge bath Friendly and very helpful staff Good food in the restaurant Good location on the edge of the medina

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 12, 2019

Caroline
United Kingdom
10

“A great place to stay, lovely rooms, amazing bathroom and really lovely staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Super friendly and helpful make every effort to make sure you have a good stay.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Peter
Denmark

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice and helpfull staff. Nice superior room and fine breakfast. We will be back some day.

Stayed in March 2019

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	Superior Suite with Panoramic View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Located on the top floor and featuring a panoramic view of the medina, this suite offers bay windows and a private bathroom with tadelakt. Please note that this accommodations can accommodate an extra bed or a baby cot. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Fireplace • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • High chair • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room features a flat-screen TV, patio and seating area. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Radio • Sitting area • Patio • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • High chair • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room has air conditioning, seating area and patio. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Sitting area • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • View • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • High chair • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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