This former elegant homestead is in the heart of Essaouira and just 200 metres from the beach. It features central courtyard with a fireplace and an on-site hammam with massage. The restaurant at the Riad Al Medina serves both traditional Morroccan and International dishes. Guests can dine in the restaurant or lounge area while admiring the stonework arcades and lofty pillars. It retains all the charm and elegance of its original splendour and is situated near the heart of the historic market place.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Geordi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff very helpful , great location easy to find in central position 🙂 clean rooms and very accommodating when we returned from the coast 😀 thank you zouhair
  • Eszter
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful riad, spacious room, great location in the medina but still calm & close to the sea. Had a relaxing stay with check-out at 12 pm.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb room, fantastic location, beautiful riad. Close to some excellent restaurants, one of the best in the medina just across the street.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Riad Al Madina

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Riad Al Madina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 05:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Riad Al Madina accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Al Madina in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 44000MH0511

FAQs about Riad Al Madina

  • Guests staying at Riad Al Madina can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Riad Al Madina is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Riad Al Madina is 100 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Riad Al Madina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad Al Madina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Manicure
    • Cooking class
    • Pedicure
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hair cut
    • Aerobics
    • Hair colouring
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair styling
    • Live music/performance
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Massage chair
    • Entertainment staff

  • The prices at Riad Al Madina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Riad Al Madina include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Riad Al Madina has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1