24 Rue Malek Bno Morhal, Ancienne Medina, Ahl Agadir, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#7 of 110 B&Bs and Inns in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 78 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 November 2024
Attila
HungaryNothing. Everything was perfect. Please keep in mind that this is a Riad, which means all rooms have windows facing the inner courtyard - you may hear other guests. We love Riads, so this is OK for us. But if you are travelling with a small child, the child's cry will disturb other guests, so please consider your choice.
We returned to this Riad after 5 years. I think this explains everything. And this was a great decision. Beautiful building, nicely decorated rooms, beautiful inner courtyard with lot of plants. Lavish breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Rooftop terrace with splendid view. Location is perfect: close to Supratours station and right in the old town's centre. And a bakery just opposite the entrance
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
William
SpainPoor directions to the property. Once you arrive, you realize it is on a narrow street near a main pedestrian artery...a simple walk from where the airport taxis drop you off. But as our cell phone roaming was not working, it took us ages to find it.
Abundant, homemade breakfasts. Size of our room (we booked the 3-bed option). Sunning terraces. Friendliness of staff. Having a small refrigerator to store beverages. The hot water in the shower. Wonderful choice for Essaouira!!!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
H
CanadaWe were greeted by the manager, Ayoub, who served us freshly made mint tea and a plate of delicious local pastries on our arrival, and was very helpful whenever we needed assistance or questions answered. Each morning, we were served a lovely breakfast in the rooftop breakfast room by Fatima. We would definitely stay at Riad Arambys again.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Charles
AustraliaNothing
Lovely, clean, family-owned riad in a central location with comfortable beds, delicious breakfasts and charming, helpful hosts.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Joshua
United KingdomCASH ONLY payment for the entire stay - very expensive to get cash out as a tourist, if your stay costs >2000dh, you’ll have to withdraw multiple times, costing potentially €15 in ATM fees - get a card machine please!
Beautiful rooms, good location, lovely breakfast lady and good food!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sadia
United StatesGreat place! Highly recommend. Wonderful staff and perfect location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Tracey
JerseyThe only downside to life in a Riad is the lack of sound proofing. Our room boarded the narrow alleyway and one night in particular was very noisy but that’s not the fault of the Riad. Thankfully I had earplugs. Only a bit of a problem as we’d specifically come to relax.
Breakfast was amazing. Omelette cooked to order, warm fresh bread, fresh fruit and avocado. The family who own and run the Riad were wonderful. So helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Louis
United KingdomNo complaints!
They couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Perfect medina to enjoy Essaouira from, breakfast was great and room was lovely. Really made you feel at home.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lois
United KingdomGoing home
Lovely welcome, beautiful surroundings
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Shobi
United KingdomNothing!
An oasis of calm. Superlative service and hospitality during our entire stay from the staff. The rooms were in keeping with the riad with lovely artwork adorning the walls. The breakfasts were homely with super coffee, jams and bread. The terrace is a great sunspot with great views of the city. One of our party had an unfortunate accident in the city and Ayoub was amazing in looking after her.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Squiz
SpainNothing. Everything was perfect
Everything. Lovely room very clean, nice breakfast & very pleasant host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Lori
United StatesThe food was just ok.
It is a quiet location. The view from our balcony at sunset was beautiful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Pablo
SpainExcellent location. Fantastic and helpful staff. The road feels very much like being the host of a family. It is extremely (extremely) clean. Comfortable beds and quiet. Definitely YES
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Paul
United KingdomBreakfast is adquate, but compared to other Riads basic
Large Suite style room, amazing garden courtyard, great location for Old town in Essaouira.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Ian
United KingdomNothing in particular
Excellent location. Super clean. Appreciated them doing our laundry very much. Very hospitable and welcoming.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Edmund
United StatesWe do not speak French and the owners English was only a little better than our French and there were miscommunications. An example, the owner reserved a taxi for us to catch the train in Marrakech. The porter brought our baggages to the parking lot outside the Medina but no taxi and the porter did not know what to do. I had to ran back to the riad trying to clarify the situation. It was eventually resolved but caused some delay and anxieties!
A beautiful place with nice courtyard and beautiful rooftop porch for breakfast. The owner are very friendly and helpful. The lady cooked breakfast egg and pancake for us and they were delicious. They also provided a lot of nice and fresh fruits which we did not get in other Morocco places we stayed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
David
United StatesThey really need to invest in air conditioning. The room was warm, stuffy, and musty.
Very friendly staff, clean, quiet, well-appointed room, handy location, good value. The best breakfasts we had in Morocco!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Lois
United KingdomThat we had to go home
A lovely welcome, such friendly staff, perfect tea, and a great roof terrace with cats! We'll definitely visit here again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Anne
IrelandNothing
The beautiful style of the Riad .
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Excellent Riad close to the centre of the Medina. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. Room was large, comfortable and immaculately clean. Very good Moroccan breakfast served on the rooftop. Would definitely stay here again if returning to Essaouira.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Caroline
United KingdomVery little to dislike except the acrid smokey smell at times think this came from kitchen downstairs.
Good location right in the medina, close to souks restaurants and the beach. Breakfast cooked to order every morning choice of pancakes, omelette boiled eggs with freshly squeezed juice, coffee, yoghurt and fruits. Very comfortable and homely riad with a spacious room large bed for two, good shower always hot water. No aircon needed as can kept large window open at night. Slept very well. Room cleaned daily. Fresh towels regularly. Beach towels provided. Free laundry service as stayed a week. Nice terrace can chill on sunloungers. Also being a cat lover, loved the three or maybe four riad cats especially the ‘wobbly cat’ she was gorgeous!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Rudy
BelgiumNothing
The riad was wunderfull, the lady, her sons en her dtaff were excellent, the breakfast was delicious ,eggs, pancakes, fresh juice, croissant, jam, everything They did the wash for free, my phone didn,t go anymore and the son went with us to a shop to resolve the problem, it was a greatfull stay
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Cheryl
AustraliaThe bathroom was a little small but had a fantastic shower with plenty of hot water
This is a beautiful property, spotlessly clean and with lovely staff. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. The terrace is a gorgeous space with comfortable seating. We spent a relaxing week here and enjoyed a magical recharge. The staff are friendly and so helpful. I recommend Riad Arambys highly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Henry
SpainWe found the beds a bit too hard, and, strangely, the same for the seats in the room. Otherwise fine.
Charming welcome from the lovely lady who runs the place. The breakfaast was truly good. Amazing decor in a fine setting. Great location.
Stayed in June 2023
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