Riad Al Zahia

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

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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 (markets), and just a 5-minute walk from the beach. All guest accommodations are individually decorated and equipped with private bathrooms 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located 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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room and good breakfast. The staff were all really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Michael
Portugal Portugal
“Of the four riads I've stayed at during my trip thus far, this has definitely been the highlight (the other three were nice as well!). The common areas and my rather spacious suite were beautifully furnished and decorated. Breakfast was good and...”
Myrna
United States United States
“Inside the Medina and very short distance to sightseeing”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel. Very efficient staff, very comfortable beds, great shower, lovely breakfast...all good”
Jacinth
United States United States
“The decor, the quiet location, the quick access to shops and restaurants”
Shelyna
United States United States
“Cute Riad in a great location in old Town. Spacious family rooms with large bathroom.”
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...”

Managed by Clemente et Zahra

Company review score: 9.1Based on 301 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Riad Al Zahia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Al Zahia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

License number: 44000MH0508