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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. ”

“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.
 

Written by Laura Campbell

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

  • 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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