Located in the Old Mogador, on the edge of the Atlantic, the Lyon-Mogador offers a peaceful setting in the heart of the medina in the magical city of Essaouira. This charming 18th century riad is organised on 4 levels and offers authentically decorated. Rooms come fully equipped with en suite facilities. A special breakfast is served each morning on the terrace composed of local and international products. The riad features Table d'hôte meals upon request at least 24h in advance (except Tuesdays). The Lyon-Mogador has been completely renovated in a traditional Moroccan style. The creative artisans used traditional techniques to restore its original charm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single 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
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Isidora
    Serbia Serbia
    Riad is beautiful and very well designed. Bedroom was beautiful, spacious and clean. Balcony is with a nice view and atmosphere! Breakfast was delicious both mornings :) 👌🏼 Guys working on reception was very nice. First day on our arrival they...
  • Evgeniya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The riad is nicely decorated and is very clean. The room decor is beautiful, the breakfast was varied and delicious. Really loved it that the eggs were included in the breakfast which is unusual in riads. Staff were also very helpful and provided...
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing and very well organised at Riad Lyon-Mogador! Incredibly friendly and so helpful. At the start of your stay, they take you through a map of Essaouira and send you recommended restaurants and activities via WhatsApp so you...
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
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Riad Lyon-Mogador
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Riad Lyon-Mogador takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 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 Lyon-Mogador accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note the terrace is accessible by the stairs, approximately 80 steps.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Lyon-Mogador 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Riad Lyon-Mogador

  • Guests staying at Riad Lyon-Mogador can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at Riad Lyon-Mogador include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite

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

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador is 250 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Riad Lyon-Mogador. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Riad Lyon-Mogador is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Riad Lyon-Mogador has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1