4 Rue Med Diuri, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#66 of 112 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Fatima-ezzohra
MoroccoNothing
Absolutely everything, from the authentic charm and immaculate condition of the riad to the warm, friendly staff and ofc, the wonderfully relaxing atmosphere!! Highly recommend it! 🙌🏽
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Boutaina
Saudi Arabia☺️☺️🥰🥰
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Aristea
GreeceThere was a misunderstanding with out tranfer feom and to Marrakech, we booked them through riad zahia and at the last minute our driver inform us that we have to pay him directly beacause the guys at the hotel forgot to inform us about the payment! Finally we find a solution
Very nice location, well decored and comfy room, nice view feom terrace where the breakfast served the women that served the breakfast were amazingly polite
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Kelly
United StatesHard pillows
Location , quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Excellent hotel. Very efficient staff, very comfortable beds, great shower, lovely breakfast...all good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Jana
Slovakiavery friendly staff, great location, nice room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Ton
Czech RepublicHuge and comfortable rooms. Great location. Tasty breakfast. We really enjoyed our two nights there.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Vincas
LithuaniaVery nice place to spend couple of days.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Miguel
United Statesquiet and clean location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Cathy
AustraliaWhen we booked a two bedroom apartment for 4 adults we didn't expect that the front door would be via one of the bedrooms and that you would have to walk through one of the bedrooms to use the bathroom. In essence no privacy for one of the bedrooms. It is on the 4th or 5th floor and its a very narrow staircase, so be prepared for some exercise getting your luggage up and down. We also booked on basis of washing machine for use, but it was a paid laundry service, this could be better communicated in the advertisement, getting stung $40 Euro for laundry was disappointing since we did the washing ourselves.
Spacious and bright apartment with lovely roof top terrace for breakfast which was delicious. Great choice of restaurants right outside your door.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Elisa
ItalyIs always a pleasure back in Essauoira and as well in this Riad. Good position, very very very good staff, beautiful terrace, room very big with a beautiful design. Breakfast amazing on the terrace and the woman so nice and cute! Always is a good choice!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Jacinth
United StatesNo complaints about the property I liked it
The decor, the quiet location, the quick access to shops and restaurants
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Shelyna
United StatesThe light and noise from outside. The staff can be friendlier.
Cute Riad in a great location in old Town. Spacious family rooms with large bathroom.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Laurie
CanadaNot in their control but the room mainly had a view of the demolished building next door. One of the rooms had a bit of an ocean view.
Great location 5-7 minute walk from the place the minibus dropped us and close to the ramparts, shops and restaurants. The Soikana suite was perfect with 2 rooms and shared bath. Breakfast on the terrace was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Yousef
United KingdomA wonderful stylish Riad to stay in. In the old town. The suites are really spacious, and the rooftop terrace is really nice too. The decor is beautiful and the staff are really pleasant!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Paul
United Kingdomnothing
in the quiet backstreets of Medina this Riad is charming. Tastefully decorated with comfortable rooms. Shower was perfect. breakfast on roof terrace delightful. ladies who prep food were very kind and friendly
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Soumaya
United KingdomRooms were spacious, beds very comfortable and the location was great and close to everything. The water pressure in the showers was excellent too. The staff was very helpful and gave us some really nice recommendations. We were 3 girls and were worried about safety but we found Essaouira and the area really safe, had no problems staying out until late as the hotel was very close to the trendy bars & terraces in town. The breakfast was very good and nice to have on the terrace to chill before heading out to explore the city.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Hasse
NetherlandsWe did not have air conditioning but we did not need it.
The host took the time to introduce us to Essaouira. He gave us great recommendations, including a kayak trip and tips for haggling at the fish market.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Chris
United StatesWe loved everything about Riad Al Zahia. The location is amazing, the rooftop very relaxing with a great view and comfy nooks to hang out in(also where the delicious breakfast is served). The owner, Clemente, was very helpful with organizing our transportation up the coast and giving us tips for where to go. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Samira
United Statesthe smell of humidity my mom has allergies and got sick after we left.
breakfast was good and the terrace has a good view . the cook was so nice and friendly.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Nira
IsraelIt doesn't have air conditioner, but a fan does the job. The WIFI not always works in the room
The riad is situated very close to the square near the sea, and to the CTM station. It is clean. Breakfast is very nice, moroccan style on the terrace. The room we got was big and very nice.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Job
United Statesbecause of the way all Riads are built, it can be dark inside. the fish market is right there. better to buy fish from local fishermen and find a grill to cook it (all sadly way too cheap) than going to fish grilling tourist traps in the main square. Unfortunately the owner of the Riad recommended the tourist trap to us and apparently they take commissions.
located in the old city and authentic traditional living.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Livia
ItalyThe riad is very close to a mosque that has the longest morning prayer at 5 am!!
lovely riad. We got a beautiful room on the third floor (we asked to switch floors and they agreed). The breakfast is less generous than elsewhere in Morocco, but lovely.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 May 2022
Saad
RomaniaThe manager was extremly nice and helpful, he even offered to take our luggages upstairs by himself. He gave us restaurant recommandations and useful tourists sites to check out. Also, he offered us to leave our luggages at the reception after the checkout in case we wanted to roam the city. The room was spatious and surprisingly clean/pleasant. Breakfast was nice, nothing fancy. I recommend this facilty fully.
Stayed in May 2022
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