Rue Youssef El Fassi, Ahl Agadir, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#48 of 106 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 187 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Shelley
United StatesI realize we are foreigners in their country, but all the other riads and restaurants could speak some English. There were several at the front desk that we had a lot of trouble communicating with. Realizing also, we don't speak their language either! Just found that English was being used elsewhere to an acceptable level.
Absolutely gorgeous and very affordable. Schedule massages (also very affordable) that were much better than what we usually get in the US. Rooms were very large and beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Hafid
NetherlandsVery beautiful and unique rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Alex
IrelandThe hamman is busy, it's a bit of a conveyor belt.
Amazing decor of an ancient palace through out the Riad. Great location in the medina. Very friendly and helpful staff. Large rooms and huge beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Anthony
United KingdomGreat location and large rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
John
AustraliaNothing
A beautiful place, with lovely staff, a great location, clean and spacious. Walking distance from bus station. Comfortable bed, lovely sheets, big bathroom. It was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Justin
United StatesThe nicest Riad we stayed at on our 2 weeks of travel. Location and staff are great! Beautiful rooms and courtyard.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Norberto
IrelandSame breakfast everyday.
Beautiful hotel! Nice staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Sonia
United KingdomRooftop terrace needed a bit of a spruce up since my last visit.
Loved the suite..
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Deborah
United StatesWiFi didn’t work in the rooms for most of our stay. And the hotel only takes cash- not cards so this was inconvenient.
Great location and service. Breakfast was very nice and rooms were comfortable and large..
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Pierre
VietnamBreakfast was very limited and the server always harried us up to finish before 10.30 to leave the table because he needs to clean the dinning room . Surprisingly he didn’t harried up the Moroccan guest . Only the foreigners. Very disappointed.
The Riad is Absolutely Beautiful . It is a piece of Art . Each room is more beautiful than the other and the restaurant is like to be in a west Andersen movie . It is the most beautiful restaurant we have ever been . The location of the Riad is more than perfect .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Michelle
United KingdomMy room didn’t have a window to the outside but there is A/C so it’s no problem
I had the most magical time in this hotel! I felt like staying in a palace. The rooms are even more beautiful than on the pictures! Every staff member I interacted with was so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast on the roof terrace is really nice. Perfect location close to the beach and medina. Spa was great too. This was one of the most beautiful hotels I stayed at. Thank you!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Dovile
United Kingdomthe hotel itself, location, staff and breakfast - all was just great
breakfast was lovely, the hotel is like from fairy-tale and so so pretty. location is fantatsic, next to the beach and city center
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Jane
United KingdomIt was noisey as work (banging) next door. The breakfast was exactly the same every day and no provision for gluten free in a whole week. Egg and small fruit salad only. I could not even get a yogurt
Location, décor and traditional style
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Cara
IrelandSuch an exquisite Riad . It is a must visit if you are in Essaouria. The rooms are massive separate bathroom and toilet . Totally felt otherworldly. The rooms were warm as damp can sometimes be a problem in the medina . Staff were superb so helpful . I cannot say enough great things about our stay here . It is absolute luxury
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Anna
United KingdomUnfortunately they have no iron 😔
I’ve had a fantastic stay and felt like a princess living in a real palace. The location is ideal, just next to the port and medina. The room itself is massive and kept warm (even in December). The bed is huge and comfortable with clean bedding. Breakfast is nice, it is served in a restaurant or at the terrace (the choice is yours). The hammam and massage experience is very high standard! Staff members are friendly and helpful. Plenty photo opportunities at this riad. I couldn’t praise this place enough!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Victoria
United KingdomA plunge pool is always a bonus! Sadly, there is only a spa at an extra cost. More choice is needed for breakfast, which is largely bread in different shapes and forms.
This riad is a real treasure! A mini palace will beautiful architectural features, tiles, carvings, and stone / wood. It was cool and soundproofed. The lavish style is a lovely contrast to the hustle and bustle of the medina, which is a bit dusty and grubby but fascinating. So, coming back to this riad felt like a sanctuary. The location is great, near the bus stop, at the beginning of the medina and near great restaurants and nightlife! The staff are really helpful and warm hearted this is what makes the stay extra special.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Mary
CanadaOne front staff member was not very friendly. The rest were great.
The room was splendid. The bathtub was magical.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Assane
GermanyEverything was very good and I will come here again next time
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Kate
AustraliaNothing
The location was perfect for exploring, and the building was beautiful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Emma
United KingdomThe rooms are very dark
Wonderfully decadent, such an impressive building
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Ronald
GermanyBreakfast
Very nice
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Tom
United KingdomWiFi was not strong on the 3rd floor or breakfast terrace - often ended up using 4G
Beautiful rooms and bathrooms, and a perfect location to access both the beach and the medina
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
David
IsraelThe rooftop smell bad and not clean
The decoration one of the beautiful I've ever seen
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Youssef
SwedenLovely brekfast ordered up to the room.
Stayed in September 2023
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