187 Rue Siljilmassa Quartier du Borj 1, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#4 of 108 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 130 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 November 2022
Hollie
United KingdomI truly don’t think the stay could be any better!
Nadia & Thierry was such fantastic hosts - I’ve never stayed in a place like it. After travelling on a last minute solo trip, all my anxieties were eased tremendously by Nadia who went out of her way to make me feel as comfortable as possible - including putting me into a taxi at one point when I was going to be late to a riding lesson! The breakfast is huge and the honey especially is delicious - I found that I was often full until late lunch/early dinner, and the terrace was a beautiful location each morning. The room itself was very comfortable and had everything I needed and more for my stay. Decor was traditional and beautiful. Finally - the area is fantastic, initially hesitant as it was further away from the beach as others I had seen, it was a very short walk to the beach front, and it was nice to be in a quieter area away from the busy roads. I really enjoyed hearing the cockerels and going to a nearby waffle stand.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Philippe
United KingdomThe host are very welcoming and helpful. the place is well maintained. the breakfast is good.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Rosie
United Kingdom20-25 min walk to medina, but in a very quiet area, so really suited us. easy 10 minute walk to beach. As with most riads, sound echoes, so we were conscious of not letting children be too noisy.
Beautiful riad, welcoming hosts, delicious breakfast served in the gorgeous rooftop terrace, great family suite with separate adjoining room for children. easy parking on street outside
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Jonathan
United StatesThe room was extremely spacious and the courtyard/center part was gorgeous.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Maja
SloveniaWhen the cleaning ladies came to fix the room, they moved our things (suitcases, bags, jackets) around which was kind of strange. It didn’t bother us a lot, it was just a little annoying because we had to search for our things around the room. Didn’t ruin the stay but they should stop doing that :)
The riad is beautiful, the room was clean and comfortable. Delicious breakfast. Nadia was really friendly, she gave us recommendations not only for Essaouira but for the rest of our trip as well.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
José
United KingdomThe room didn't have air conditioning. Didn't need it because we traveled late September but I guess in summer can be tricky! Also, only cash accepted to pay
The riad was beautiful. Nadia was an excellent host and made everything easy. Only stayed one night but I wish I had been more - the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Raquel
PortugalEverything was great.
Super friendly owner, the breakfast was fresh and delicious, we quite enjoyed the fact that the property is outside the Medina, very nice walk by the beach.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Mrs
GermanyI highly recommend this place for a stay in the beautiful City of Essaouira. Unfortunately my husband and I stayed just 1 night in Essaouira but will defenitely book this place again for Our next stay. Nadia is an Amazing host who is very professional but still interested in her guests. We had a nice Chat. Though she could Not welcome US personally she Took care that we were welcomed nicely. Thank you Fatima! She made Sure via phone that we had All we needed und greeted US warmly as soon as we met. The Room was one of the cleanest, nicest and best equipped room I ever stayed in. Breakfast Was great. You can book this place with closed eyes and won't be disappointed.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
James
United KingdomYou're in proper downtown Essaouira, so there's a bit of hustle and bustle on an evening. But that calms down. And it's much quieter and more relaxed than the medina thereafter. So this aside, there's really nothing to complain about. For the money, it's excellent.
Nadja is a superb host. Engaging and interested. She runs a really tight ship and is a delight to deal with. It's impeccably clean, the rooms are well appointed and the breakfast is great too, taken up on the roof terrace. Good Wi-Fi is also a bonus, both in the room and the communal areas.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Guillermo
SpainGreat Service
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 3 September 2022
Danka
AustriaEverything was just perfect!!!! Nadia is great too :)
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Guadalupe
EgyptLoved the hospitality and the room was very comfortable:) Thank you so much for your kindness!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Ivo
Czech Republica little noisier air conditioning in the room
The hostess took care of us like her own family, waiting for us late into the night and getting up early when we left to give us breakfast packets to take with us
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Valeria
Italystaff nice and friendly, comfy and clean room, wonderful breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Martijn
FranceNothing to report here
Everything, beautiful Riad, nice clean rooms, good location and excellent tips from the Riad on where to eat and what to do. The owners have a very personal approach, are always ready to explain, inform, help and guide you and take a personal effort to ensure everything you want to do goes very smoothly and friendly. Very nice breakfast on the beautiful terrace The review score we saw when booking was very high, and therfore so were our expectations which all came true or even better. Thanks Nadia and Thierry for helping us enjoy Moroccan culture, experience and truly enjoy our stay in their beautiful Riad in the very nice city of Essaouira
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Helen
United KingdomEven before I arrived I was made to feel welcome and so I was looking forward to my stay with Nadia and Thierry. My two days there exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere of the riad is friendly, calm and peaceful, so clean and with nice furnishing throughout. My room had everything I needed. It was bright and well ventilated but also private and quiet at night. The bed and pillows were comfortable, with high quality sheets. All of the furniture was not only functional but attractive too. The design of the bathroom was cute, with the clever detail of the shape of a medina wall on top! The ladies working hard to keep it clean do an excellent job - everything is immaculate. Downstairs there are comfortable sofas with interesting books. Upstairs, at the rooftop, there are a few different areas to sit, in or out of the sun and the Essaouira breezes. I really liked having breakfast up there. The breakfast itself is generous, with fresh foods, and everything presented very nicely. For me, the location was perfect, with easy access to the beach. There are local eateries nearby, including cafes and patisseries. Or it's a very pleasant walk along the seafront or beach to the medina. As a solo female this walk felt safe at night, as there are still many people around plus Essaouira has a very relaxed atmosphere. Overall, the riad is a very well organised place, made exceptional with the hosts' hospitality. Nadia was very proactive in checking that I was having a good stay. I would have liked to have stayed longer and would definitely return. I certainly recommend this place to stay for its quiet charm and excellent value. Thank you so much for creating it, Nadia and Thierry!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Youssef
Germanynone
hospitality of Nadia in the Riad calm and clean
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Jeniffer
United KingdomThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Dennis
GermanyExcellent care by Nadia!!!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 14 June 2022
Aleix_veciana
SpainThe best riad we stayed in during our trip to Morocco. Nadia was an amazing host. The riad is beautiful, clean and tidy, so was the room. The breakfast was the most complete we had during our trip. Good location close to the beach in a quite street.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Fabia
United KingdomA beautiful, calm and supremely comfortable place. Thank you Nadia!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Kadia
MoroccoSize of room is too small. As well as the Bath room and toilets were too small.
Break fast was good, Room cleaning was good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Noureddine
FranceBed old and uncomfortable, location is far from city Center , very noisy place, peoples were talking outside our room until 3 am on the top of that seagulls are in the top of this property room and they are very noisy and we couldn’t sleep until the morning and our stay in the false Riad was awful experience , bad breakfast, very tiny room with an open roof toilet inside the room. staff not helpful to help us to upgrade our room, she is only interested for your money, what you see in booking. com is completely not true most review are false also it is not a true Riad and most Riad are located inside the Medina in the city Center. i advice you not to book in this false Riad
nothing
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Anonymous
Portugalnothing
lovely welcome from Nadia and Thierry. typical Riad beautifully decorated. comfy beds with good quality linen. freshly made breakfast
Stayed in April 2023
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