Rue Chbanat, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#8 of 108 B&Bs and Inns in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 85 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Kim
CanadaIt was a beautiful Riad, in a great spot, shower was great. All of the staff were so nice and friendly. The breakfast was great! Special thank you to the man working in the evening, sorry I can’t remember his name. My aunt wasn’t feeling well and he went with me to the pharmacy to help me get what she needed!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Julia
GermanyNothing
Very nice personnel, Fatima and her colleague made us feel very welcome. Breakfast on the terrace was great. Beds were comfy. Location is also very good and as it’s at the outskirts of the Medina it’s less hidden which is nice especially at night
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Anna
NetherlandsWell located and super nice staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Michelle
CanadaNothing! Was wonderful:)
Wonderful riad! Great location and easy to find but the best part is the helpful,wonderful staff! She went above and beyond at helping me buy a new phone. We were able to check in early and store our bags on day of check out. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomNothing
We had a wonderful week-long stay at Riad Dar Abi, which is located on a quiet road in the Medina but nevertheless close to all the restaurants, cafes, other amenities and the seafront. The staff at Riad Dar Ami are outstandingly good, and we would like to thank Fatima, Marika and Ahmed for their terrific hospitality - they were always friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our second-floor room had everything we needed and the bed was fabulously comfy. In addition, the breakfasts were excellent. Thank you once again! Hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Hammond
United KingdomIt was a little tired in places.
Comfortable, friendly and well located.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Freiheit1
AustriaDear Fatima, We felt very, very comfortable with you. The facilities, the breakfast and your helpfulness are excellent. Please keep up the good work. LG Peter from Austria
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
John
United KingdomFriendly staff. Good location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Maximilian
GermanyThe breakfast is cooked frech for every guest and super delicious. Only some fruits were missing. If they add them it will be a perfect breakfast.
Very nice Hosts which are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and the Interieur is so authentic with the tipical Riad-Style.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Maider
SpainFatima and the team made our stay exceptionally comfortable and happy. Wonderful breakfast, unparalleled hospitality. Thanks again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Cynthia
CanadaThere was nothing I didn't like.
Loved absolutely everything! Fatima was there to greet me when I arrived and explained everything about the city, places to eat, where to see the best sunset. The room was beautiful and so peaceful and quiet. I had the best night sleep. Breakfast was amazing. I had Fatima's cooking one night, and it has been the best meal I've had in Morocco. I can't recommend this Riad enough. You are close enough to everything but far enough for peace and quiet. I enjoyed the rooftop terrace for a break from the busy medona. I'm very fussy on finding a quiet place yo stay and I honestly didn't want to leave - unfortunately they were booked up and I couldn't extend.. The shower was also lovely & hot. Most of all, everyone there was absolutely amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Luca
ItalyNothing
Super clean, beautiful atmosphere, very nice room and amazing terrace
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Sam
AustraliaSuch an amazing riad. Very comfortable, well located and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious too. 10/10
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Ian
ItalyReally, nothing to add here
Great personal service from all of the staff, super helpful, warm and friendly. Excellent breakfast and we also had dinner one night, which was excellent. Beautifully decorated riad and the terrace was just beautiful. Very reliable wifi.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Roy
SpainN/A
A beautiful Riad located on a quiet side street in the Medina. Impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. The food was tasty, well prepared and attractively presented. The staff were exceptionally kind, helpful and attentive to all our needs ! Especially Fatima, who is an angel! I had a health crisis and she was by my side with genuine compassion and concern, navigating my way through a foreign hospital visit! I will always remember her loving kindness!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Francesca
ItalyFatima has been delightful with us. Rooms are cleaned and the traditional breakfast is very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Nicole
GermanyThe hosts are very friendly and helpful. There was no noise from outside, they have a nice terrace and the breakfast was also very good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Raisa
United StatesNo complaints.
Where to start?? We absolutely loved our stay at Riad Dar Abi. It was our last stay to end our two week Moroccan travels and Fatima helped make our stay so memorable. The rooms are beautifully decorated with Moroccan rugs, art, and blankets. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was big, and the shower always had warm water. Fatima prepared us homemade breakfast every morning of mint tea, coffee, fruit, an assortment of fresh breads and pastries, eggs, jam and butter. It was so generous and so nice to have a breakfast like that to start our day. There is also laundry service for $5 which we needed to have done after two weeks of traveling. I spent a lot of time reading on the rooftop and enjoying the sun. The star of our stay though was definitely Fatima. She is such a kind and wonderful person. She even offered to help buy us a rug when we told her we were looking for a runner similar to the one she had in the riad. On my last morning there, Fatima drew henna on my hand as a parting gift. It was truly a thoughtful gesture, and I'm thankful that we were able to spend our last remaining days in Morocco at Riad Dar Abi with Fatima. We recommend staying here without hesitation.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Alaka
ItalyNothing!
Loved this riad, all of the staff were very welcoming, Fatima made amazing breakfast every morning which we had on the Terrace - a highlight from our trip! Location was easy to find and easily walkable from all areas of the medina. The riad felt safe, perfect for a couple. There was a helpful and friendly staff member who was covering the night shift.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Morgan
New ZealandNothing.
Riad was a very good location and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted. Staff were very friendly. At the end of our visit before we left the country, the staff walked us to the taxi so we knew where to go. Highly recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Tim
IrelandNothing!
We stayed in Riad Dar Abi for 5 nights in October. We had a very relaxing time in Essaouira and we were made to feel very welcome by our wonderful host Fatima. Highly recommended, comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Theresa
GermanyWe really enjoyed our stay at this riad! All staff members were super friendly and heartwarming, the rooms were clean and rich in details, the breakfast was generous and delicious.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Alexander
United KingdomNil!
Fathima and her team were excellent, the rooms were clean and tidied and cleaned everyday. We left early on the day of departure due to a flight and they organised breakfast early for us. Nice quiet rooms, traditional riad style thick walls to keep out the heat with internal window for air.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Khosravi
SwitzerlandVery nice and cosy place to stay. Very clean and stuff is very nice! I had a great time.
Stayed in October 2023
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