Riad Malaïka

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“French-run medina riad in a popular part of town with 9 well proportioned rooms and a lovely sheltered roof terrace. Deliciously innovative food and well staffed. ”

Hotel review

This award-winning, efficiently-run riad is well placed in the Scala district in the western part of the ancient medina. With no sign outside visitors might need to be guided there. An L-shaped salon wraps around a tiled fragrant courtyard off which a kitchen becomes a hive of activity from midday as several women prepare the evening meal. Guests can savour a slightly more diverse menu here - worth noting for those suffering from tagine-overload. Puddings are creative and sublime. On cold nights there's a cosy fire where you will be joined by Malik, the resident cat. A chatty parrot can be heard chirping perkily throughout the day. There's a choice of rooms over three floors with the most private being the top floor suite. This overlooks a sheltered roof terrace furnished with both shaded and exposed seating depending on whether guests want to be sun blasted or tucked away.

Laura Campbell
Laura Campbell Review published: 20/09/2024

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Just a short walk from the beach, it's perfect for a holiday of enjoying sea, sand and sun.

  • Cycling

    • You can hire a bicycle at the hotel and explore the city on two wheels.

  • Riding

    • Horse riding trips along the beach can be organised by the riad.

  • Local markets

    • Just miss out on the bustling madness of the city's souk.

  • Windsurfing

    • Take some windsurfing lessons on Essaouira beach.

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Roof terrace

  • Gourmet

  • Full of character

  • Owner managed

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Antiques

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bar

  • Roof terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Massage

  • Bicycle hire

  • Bath robes

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Cycling

    • You can hire a bicycle at the hotel and explore the city on two wheels.

  • Riding

    • Horse riding trips along the beach can be organised by the riad.

  • Local markets

    • Just miss out on the bustling madness of the city's souk.

  • Windsurfing

    • Take some windsurfing lessons on Essaouira beach.

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