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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. Everything at Riad Baladin was delightful–from the breakfast and location to the terrace and the staff, everything was perfect.

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9.3
Superb
862 reviews
Price from
US$110
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. Great stay in the medina of Essaouira. Comfortable, quiet, nice aesthetics, friendly staff and nice (simple but good) breakfast. Youssef helped us arrange a private transfer from Marrakesh and to Taghazout, which was very convenient and a comparable price to renting a car.

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9.1
Superb
670 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. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful and so welcominmg

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9.7
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
US$215
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. Beautiful view of the ocean, lovely staff, great location.

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9.2
Superb
600 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. Location was in the medina so good for shopping

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9.1
Superb
604 reviews
Price from
US$364
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. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riad Chbanate. The staff, hospitality and location were terrific. Would definitely stay there again.

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9.6
Exceptional
840 reviews
Price from
US$162
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
734 reviews
Price from
US$94
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. Essaouira is probably my favorite town in Morocco. The people here are not as pushy as those in Marrakech for example. Overall the vibe is much more relaxed and I guess the beach makes the people calmer. This hotel is located in what I would say the most perfect location in Essaouira. It’s right in between the main souqs, the beach promenade, and the picturesque port area. None of these 3 is too far for a comfortable walk. I always start from the souqs for late lunch, then the port area for late afternoon, then the beach promenade for sunset. There are good seafood restaurants by the beach to have dinner. The hotel has a huge rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean and the view is gorgeous anytime of the day. My room was so spacious with high ceiling. Breakfast was amazing and wifi worked perfectly. The staff here were also nice and welcoming. The best part for me is the hammam massage spa downstairs. I had one of the best massages in my life in this spa called Mumtaz Mahal.

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9.3
Superb
563 reviews
Price from
US$152
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 is one of the most wonderful places I have ever stayed in; the friendliness of the owner and staff, the beauty of the the Ryad, room, location, rooftopteracce, breakfast etc. Thank you so much for an unforgettable vacation🙏☺️

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9.8
Exceptional
605 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. This is the eclectic and bohemian home of Isabelle, your charming host (and her art collection). You have a private bedroom suite, and share a living room and all open areas with a handful of guests. including the open roof terrace, which may have the best view in Essaouira. The host is a delight and makes great food and visit recommendations . We loved our week here and hope to return.

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9.9
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

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