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Offering a restaurant, Riad Baladin is located in Essaouira. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including surfing. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

Each room here will provide you with a patio view. Featuring a shower or a bath, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include an outdoor seating area and bed linen. I left my heart in Essaouira because of this facility and its people mainly. Essaouira is a small town but how come this stay for this budget can turn into an amazing experience. - At the first check-in Felix welcomed me and gave an information not only about riad but also about the city and things to do, places to eat on a map. This might be normal for most travelers but in my trips to Morocco, this happened for the first time to me at check in. - I reached to my room, it was more beautiful than in pictures! Of course it is small for 1 person single bed but i couldnt resist to take thousands of pictures of it. - Thankfully Felix was available and at Riad, he arranged me tours and restaurants. His neighbors and riad's restaurant all of them were flawless. - You can never find family style accommodation and that much professionally taken care. I hope the owners see the teams 5 star effort. - Then i met the rest of the team, Esma, was super nice and very knowladgable person. She helped me with recommending real good coverlet too. And most importantly none of the team seemed like they are trying to sell something. They were just giving the name and location of the place and letting me go. - In one of our conversations with Felix, he realized how much i would love to see local life. And he kindly asked me if i would like to come with him to join him at the volunteer event he is running to. That was the best decision i made to join him. I cannot thank enough for being such a great friend during my stay besides being such a great manager of the facilities. - when it comes to the hotel, you must experience it. The highest quality argan soap in the bathrooms, highest quality of bed and towels, cleanliness, a perfect taste of design, and a huge terrace where you can watch sunset is everything. You dont even need to look for another place to experience sunset. - Breakfast was creme de la creme...

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9.3
Superb
866 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

Located in the historic centre, Riad Dar Maya is a luxury guest house with a rooftop terrace, a hot tub and a library. Guests can also enjoy the steam bath or a massage treatment, at a surcharge.

The air-conditioned rooms at Riad Dar Maya are decorated in an elegant style and include a fireplace. Some also feature a balcony. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. Youssef was an amazing host with several food recommendations. The Riad was spotless, perfect location. Youssef also arranged a taxi to bring us to Marrakech.

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9.1
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

This Moroccan guesthouse is set on the banks of the Oued Ksob River, and offers 2 swimming pools and a wellness centre. Guests are free to relax in the garden or on the poolside terraces.

A traditional Moroccan décor is featured in all rooms and bungalows. Most rooms at Le Jardin des Douars open up to private terraces and some include a fireplace. Everything was exceptional. It really exceeded our expectations in all aspects. We have travelled to many places around the world, but this was one of a kind …!

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9.7
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
US$216
per night

Located in Essaouira’s medina, this seafront riad offers stylish rooms with a traditional Moroccan décor and 2 terraces with sea views. The hotel features a spa centre with a hammam and massage services. Excellent location, ocean view from roof too, comfortable, clean room, big bed, kind staff.

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9.2
Superb
601 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

This luxurious hotel features a terrace with a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Medina and the sea. It is just 400 metres from the beach, in central Essaouira.

The Heure Bleue Palais offers spacious rooms and suites with an elegant décor. They come with flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, and some also feature Italian showers or balconies. Wonderful, elegant, had a hard time leaving the hotel for sightseeing. Very refined, yet friendly place and helpful staff. Excellent rooms. High quality food. Would definitely stay there again.

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9.1
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
US$397
per night

Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace.

All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Riad Chbanate are also equipped with a TV and a luxurious bathroom with bathtub. They all overlook the riad’s indoor patio. Everything was great. We loved the open fire in our room!!!! So romantic. And the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and charming.

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9.6
Exceptional
840 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 50 metres from the beach. The hotel offers beauty and body treatments and free Wi-Fi access.

The spacious guest rooms have a traditional, oriental decoration, and each has a private bathroom. Absolutely beautiful hotel, with dinner options fit for a Michelin star restaurant. Staff is very friendly, location is great. We went to the hamam recommended by the hotel manager. Had an amazing time.

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9.6
Exceptional
737 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Overlooking the old port and the beach, Hotel Madada Mogador offers comfort and space, combined with eastern refinement. The terrace offers panoramic views of Essaouira Bay.

Hotel Madada Mogador offers comfortable rooms individually decorated with minimalist-style furniture. Each elegant room offers modern facilities and is decorated in neutral tones. The apartment, which we had, had so much space and was decorated lovely. The location of the hotel is very good, everything can be reached by foot.

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9.3
Superb
558 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier & SPA offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay.

Ryad Watier & SPA is set in a typical Moroccan house renovated to offer the greatest comfort while preserving traditional features. It offers 10 luminous and elegant rooms, each with a unique decor. This very old house has been beautifully restored by its owners while keeping an ambience of its historic past The welcome and care we received from the ever present manageress Hyatt and her staff could not have been better. The roof top breakfasts were delicious and the adjoining sun lounge was the perfect spot to relax An amazing location set in a quiet alley with a minute’s walk to the Main Street of the Medina It was difficult to leave and if we do get the opportunity to return to Essaouira we definitely will stay in Ryan Watier

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9.8
Exceptional
600 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

At the heart of the Old Medina, La Maison des Artistes is within walking distance to the souks, fishing port and beach. It features a panoramic rooftop terrace with views of the ocean and Skala de la Kasbah monument. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each is uniquely decorated and some have panoramic windows with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful view and great host!

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9.8
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

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