Nothing

All perfect And Amid is a lovely host Aïcha is always smiling , really lovely people

Stayed in April 2024

Only small things like a little extra cleaning around the sink and attention to a cowhide rug that could cause tripping. The tap water does smell a little which can't be helped.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. The room was spacious, comfortable, bright and inviting. The terrace had nice views and ambience to enjoy breakfast with other guests.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent location in the Medina, appartements and rooms have a cozy feeling and wonderful furnishing. Having a full floor of the riad feels home and exotic at the same time. The view from the rooftop terrace is amazing and a lolvely breakfast served while looking at the see is a great start of a day. The hosts are welcoming, kind and helpful. We had a more than lovely stay there and we recommend it with our eyes closed.

Stayed in January 2024

The shower/bathroom wasn't great as you couldn't stand up fully and it was a bit damp/mouldy.

The location was amazing and the private terrace was great. The breakfast was so tasty too!

Stayed in January 2024

Excellent location. Very nice and cozy room with private rooftop terrass.. It is quite an excersise to get up there. Wonderful view. Amine was very friendly and helpful

Stayed in January 2024

The day bed in one of the bedroom is missing slats which makes it feel as though it’s about to break. Also the smell of the sewers outside the front door is overwhelming.

I loved how central it was to the medina with great food places nearby. The apartment we stayed in had two bedrooms with a huge bathroom and bath tub. The rooms were tastefully decorated and made it feel so rustic. The view from the terrace is spectacular even if you do have to climb a huge number of steep steps to get there. Breakfast on the first day was great, the next day it was toasted croissants and pain au choclat and on the day of our departure we asked for an early breakfast which was tea and bread rolls.

Stayed in January 2024

I suggest that guests consider ear plugs to cope with the early morning calls of the sea gulls in the area.

We loved the location and our family suite. The furnishings were gorgeous and the rooms all supplied with heaters for the cold nights. The rooftop terrace was stunning.

Stayed in January 2024

Smell outside front door

Roof top terrace and staff

Stayed in October 2023

I think the property would not be suitable for people with mobility limitations as there are a lot of narrow and somewhat uneven stairs to climb (but which also add to the charm). It was a bit noisy, a nearby disco(?) was playing music until very late, then the muezzin in the nearby mosque at 5 am and then the seagulls... The courtyard is open to the elements (also adding to the charm).

Armine came to meet us in the car park to guide us to the house. Very friendly and helpful. We had a whole floor for ourselves, one huge room with a fireplace armchairs and old furniture. Lovely. The other room was fine and both these and the kitchen and bathroom opened out onto the balcony looking down into the courtyard. Breakfast on the terrace was great, with views out to the castle, port and beach. The location is excellent and Essaouira is lovely.

Stayed in October 2023

Too bright at daytime Too noise at night

Clean, kind owner

Stayed in July 2023

The only reason why this accommodation doesn’t get a perfect 10 is the call to prayer at 5:30am, which is very clearly and disturbingly heard in the morning.

Amin was very friendly, responsive and helpful. For example he personally took us to local hamam. Thank you once again. The apartment is stylishly appointed. Great filter coffee for breakfast, we suggest branching into healthy options (like porridge, muesli…) and less wheat and bread.

Stayed in September 2023

Having a two bed apartment to ourselves with kitchen facilities, including all utensils and crockery.

Stayed in July 2023

It was hard to enjoy the private rooftop as it was so incredibly windy up there but that wasn't the property's fault. Shower room was very small for a tall person. It had a guesthouse feel to it as opposed to a riad/hotel.

Location was super. Staff were very nice. The studio was lovely and we didn't mind the climb up the stairs. Breakfast was delicious 😋

Stayed in July 2023

More water coming out of tap

The decoration - beautiful furniture and pictures. Great views from the roof terrace Everyone really helpful Brilliant position

Stayed in June 2023

There's a mosque right next to the riad - thus expect to be woken up by the call for prayer around 4.45am. Good workout as there are lots of stairs to get to the top!

Location location location. Near the souks, walking distance to the sqala. Room was cosy and decorated with nice quirky touches. Awesome private balcony with lounging chair with views on the port. The concierge kept our suitcases after checkout which was really appreciated.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing - we lived it all but for others - the shower room is a little awkward with a very low ceiling halfway up a staircase.

Located right in the centre of Essaouira with absolutely stunning views from the roof terraces. Very comfortable room with everything you need, we stayed at the top in the Josephine room - 65 steps up a winding staircase - and a private roof terrace accessed up a spiral staircase within the room. Tremendous views and the staff are lovely, kind and helpful.

Stayed in June 2023

There is a weird smell from the bathroom drain. Also as an fyi only the top apartment in the Riad has windows facing the sea.

Amazing views of the port and seaside from the roof. The rooms are nicely decorated and full of character. Staff were extremely kind and communicative.

Stayed in May 2023

Very cool decor and kind helpful staff

Stayed in March 2023

The only thing which is less nice but I’m not sure something can be done about that: the pluming system most have some problems (maybe aged; the proximity to the sea doesn’t help also) and there is a smell in the toilets that get’s through the house that is not nice. Fortunately, there are loads of windows and the fresh air helps.

The house is super charming!! We only stayed 1 night but felt like staying longer; the apartments are fully equipped to cook and it would have been lovely to buy some fresh food in the local market and cook it. Beds are very comfortable and all is super clean. The terrace is also a lovely place. Amine, the house manager, is kind and helpful. The location is just great!! If we go back to Essaouira, we’ll stay there again!

Stayed in April 2023

The sound proofing is non-existing in some of the suites due to the shape of the riad. This meant that we could hear everything that happened in the lobby and in the suite above and they could hear our kids making noises. The building is very old and the cleanliness could be improved. The communal kitchen should be cleaned better. The riad is very humid and there is an unpleasant odor. Our standards are high due to us having two small kids. The accomodation is better suited for adults only.

The location and the size of the rooms were great. We stayed at the Roxalane suite on the second floor with two kids. The suite was beautifully decorated and the service was friendly. It was a very special riad.

Stayed in March 2023

The hotel manager Amine was exceptionally helpful and accommodating and available at any time.

Stayed in March 2023

The only downsides to the property came from the fact that the windows are quite thin so we could hear other people on the terrace, the band playing live music from a few rooftops down the street, and seagulls/calls to morning prayers very loudly with very little soundproofing. The music stops by 11 and having an eye mask and ear plugs really helped us sleep comfortably though. As it’s a seaside town, there’s not much you can do about it, but there is an occasional drainage/pipes smell that creeps into the property. The shower room also has a very low ceiling so we couldn’t quite stand in it upright, but you get used to these simple things very quickly and the water pressure and heat were all excellent.

Really enjoyed our stay at Riad de La Mer. The location is right in the heart of the Madina and a charming location. Amine is a FANTASTIC host and is there to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Breakfast on the terrace every morning was generous and a great setting to start the day. We also had the top floor room with a private terrace. Both our terrace and the one for breakfast are great spots to relax and view the sea and city from one of the highest terraces in sight. The room was charming and was cleaned and serviced daily which always made it easy to stay in. Zine was easy to communicate with prior to arrival as well. Thank you for a wonderful overall stay. It really felt like we were guests in someone’s home.

Stayed in February 2023

The only minus is the mattress

Amazing riad in the heart of the old city. Very beautiful sight from the room and from the private large terrace. The room has a unique layout and decoration.

Stayed in February 2023

The place is a bit tired

The location is okay. The host was nice and attentive

Stayed in January 2023