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About this property

The charming and peaceful Riad Al Zahia is situated in the middle of Essaouira’s Medina, near the main square, restaurants and souks, and just a 5-minute walk from the beach. All guest rooms are individually decorated and equipped with en suite facilities tastefully conceived in the traditional Moroccan style. They are grouped around a quiet interior courtyard. Start the day with the tasty breakfast before visiting the city. After sightseeing, come back and relax around the fountain on the patio or in the comfortable lounge. Guests can also admire panoramic views of the Medina and the ocean from the lovely roof terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 single bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ines
    Spain Spain
    Breakfast was excellent, worth the stay. And the staff very helpful and kind. I will stay there again next time.
  • Aoife
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful riad in the heart of the medina. Clemente is a charming and helpful host with lots of practical tips and information which made our stay in Essaouira even more enjoyable. The Riad has the added bonus of being directly opposite Moga Yoga...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really relaxed, the room was amazing, the location really convenient The staff/owner were really helpful and friendly
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This Riad is lovely - a little haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the medina and close to the city ramparts. The staff were so welcoming and kind and one staff member even walked me out of the medina to my car when I had to leave very...
  • Ab
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very good location and easier to reach most historical and cultural sites. A very safe neighbourhood. The staff very helpful.
  • Yousef
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay in Essaouira. Beautiful decor and lounges. Inside the old town. Lovely riad rooms, the place has a lovely old world charm about it. Decent breakfast served on the roof terrace as well. Stayed here before, would stay again!
  • Fatima-ezzohra
    Morocco Morocco
    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! 🙌🏽
  • Aristea
    Greece Greece
    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
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Everything!!! Such a beautiful place, huge rooms, so comfortable, everything one needs. And soooooo quiet, I slept so well. Cleanliness was top notch both in the room and throughout the riad. The staff was excellent, accommodating, very...
  • Ton
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Huge and comfortable rooms. Great location. Tasty breakfast. We really enjoyed our two nights there.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Clemente et Zahra

Company review score: 9.2Based on 304 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi my name is Clemente I am a spaniard from Valencia, I have been living in lovely Essaouira since 2006 and i am quite experience with this little town and hole Marocco. I am the owner of the house and also hands on manager

Property information

We are located in the best area of the Medina which is between the Skala of the Kasbah and the main square Moulay Hassan. We have great views from the Terrasse where breakfast is served. We have 10 rooms, double triples and twins and a studio.

Neighbourhood information

We are luckily situated in the best area of the medina, at 2 minutes from the main square Moulay Hassan and right by the main area of the Medina called the Skala and the Bastion where the old portuguese fort is , with the spanish cannons and lots of history is....

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Riad Al Zahia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Al Zahia 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.

License number: 44000MH0508