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About this property

Located in the historic center, Riad Dar Maya is a luxury guest house with a rooftop terrace, a hot tub and a library. Guests can also enjoy the steam bath or a massage treatment, at a surcharge. The air-conditioned rooms at Riad Dar Maya are decorated in an elegant style and include a fireplace. Some also feature a balcony. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. A continental or Moroccan breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace, in the patio or in the dining room. You will be welcome with Moroccan pastries and drinks. Other facilities include a fountain, a common computer and an IPod Docking station. You can request airport transfer and plan your excursions at a surcharge. The riad is located a few-minute walk from the sea front and 9.3 mi from Essaouira Airport. Marrakech is a 2-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

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


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ready
    United States United States
    It was absolutely beautiful m! Super clean and the staff were very friendly,
  • Kate
    United States United States
    Beautiful hotel and rooms. A peaceful spot within the bustling Medina. Staff were so kind and helpful.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice quiet location in the Medina. Very helpful & friendly staff. Good breakfast. Lovely, large rooms & bathroom
  • Natasha
    United States United States
    Very quiet and great location. Breakfast was delicious and very friendly staff!
  • Concepcion
    Spain Spain
    Wonderful space with an amazing breakfast and very nice staff
  • Kristopher
    United States United States
    Quiet, boutique riad with only about 5 or 6 rooms total. Beautiful rooftop terrace with a hot tub. But beyond all, the service at this place is incredible. Yousef and his team worked hard behind the scenes to help us have a carefree time. They...
  • Sara
    United States United States
    Beautifully decorated, with lots of luxury touches and an outstanding breakfast each day. The location is just by the sea wall so it’s in a very quiet spot in the Medina. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating.
  • Anwar
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The riad was in perfect location , I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Essaouira .. in the old medina .. the staff super friendly and helpful
  • Paul
    Portugal Portugal
    Location, staff, breakfast, easy to reach attractions, helpful advice on restaurants and services.
  • Eirin
    United States United States
    The property is stunning with beautiful rooftop views. The building was secure with people at the door consistently making it feel very safe. We loved our stay and suite at Riad Dar Maya.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Riad Dar Maya

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 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

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, 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.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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