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Riad Al Zahia

3.0 star property
Essaouira riad with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Hallway
Terrace/patio
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
4, Rue Mohammed Diuri, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 1 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 6 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive
  • Free train station pickup
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Zahia

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad Al Zahia. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Zahias resto, which serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (MAD 25 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Free train station pickup

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Zahias resto – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: MAD 50 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 8.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 25 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Riad
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Al Zahia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Al Zahia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Al Zahia?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Al Zahia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 700 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Al Zahia?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Riad Al Zahia and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Al Zahia?
Yes, Zahias resto offers Moroccan cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Riad Al Zahia like?
Riad Al Zahia is in Medina, a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Place Moulay el Hassan.

Riad Al Zahia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Simply wonderful hotel all around and value for money.
Sinan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very nice quiet street. But you are surrounded by action and access to all your delights. By walking around you can get lost in the excitement and discover litlle gems just tucked away. Staying in the madina you get the real feel of the environment.The riad I stayed in was very nice clean.Very good Breakfast to get you started cheap and cheerful.Was not busy at this time. I would've stayed longer
Gary, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and well located.
A brilliantly positioned riad with great accommodation and lovely staff. Thank you.
Clare, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I came to stay in Essouira for a night but ended up for 5 nights since it was a charming town and gnaoua festival was going on! This place is close to everywhere and has awesome and helpful people! The owner, Clemente, is such a cool guy and we ended up hanging out! If you come to Essouira this is the place you want to stay!
Masoud, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooftop Cafe made the trip
This riad was perfectly situated just mins from the main square. The staff went above and beyond to help with all our requests, and recommendations for tours, restaurants and places to shop, and the breakfast was the best we had throughout our trip in Morroco. The rooftop cafe was a delight, although up quite a number of stairs. Would stay here again.
MONICA, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room had a first class shower and private balcony. Nice swimming pool. Excellent buffet breakfast
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful riad, located in a nice area of old medina, walking distance to all the attractions (and the bus station). Breakfast was great. The owner was very kind and prompt in responses to all inquiries (and fluent in multiple languages). We had a great stay and will come back again.
Yeganeh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We thought the property was great and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Fine to be cute but a real toilet door please
The place is fine overall but the lack of a door for the toilet instead of saloon doors that while lovely provide no privacy. The Wi Fi sort of works but is not great. Breakfast and relatively cheap beer were good. Sketchy characters smoking marijuana hang out near the place at night but pose no real risk. Staff did not help with getting bags up to second floor so have no expectations about that. Breakfast ladies were friendly.
Adam, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was great for exploring the medina. Zahia suite was very comfortable.
5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay.
Excellent stay for walking in Medina. Breakfast was good too
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful riad with a pretty rooftop terrace. The room was cosy & the bed was heaven. The mattress was so soft & good. The best bes i had in my stay in Morocco thus far. The breakfast spread was good & delicous too. The staircase though was like a mountain climb especially with heavy luggages. But it was only a minute of pain.
Nurul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice riad in medina
We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the friendliness of the hosts.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good location and great welcome by owner
The owner was very welcoming and the location of the Riad is very central, close to the main sightseeing spots. The only drawback is that there is no Air Conditioning whereas on the site it mentions that there is.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the Medina, yet very quiet at night. Next to the fishing port, with plenty to see. Rooftop terrace for breakfast in the sun with views of the ocean. Beautiful place.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient and clean
Great location in the heart of the medina with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Hot water and good water pressure
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient and clean
Great location in the heart of the medina with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Hot water and good water pressure
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great value and location in the heart of Essaouira.
Al Zahia was all we expected and more for a reasonable price. Our family room had enough space for parents and two kids, and the lounge downstairs was comfortable. The wifi in the hotel worked well, but Internet service in the city was spotty. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was very good each morning. (It might be too much to ask a small riad, but I also love it when hotels have early morning coffee and tea service in their lobby.) I would definitely recommend Al Zahia to friends going to Essaouira.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location in the centre with lovely rooftop
Great rooftop views from the Sunset Cafe. Great ensuite bathroom and service
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay
We stayed at Riad al Zahia for 3 nights in September 2014. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay and breakfast was good. The location of the Riad is excellent in the centre of Essaouira. The only issue we had while staying here was that it was very noisy at times. If you are a light sleeper, it would be good to have ear plugs. Because of the open courtyard you can hear gulls and prayers from the nearby mosque, as well as voices and footsteps of anyone who is in the Riad, particularly early in the morning. This was particularly an issue due to a group of very noisy guests on our first night, who thankfully checked out the following morning. Despite this, I would happily stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Value well located
Pleasant place, well located, the manegeress a bit too speed, breakfast ok on the terrace on 4th floor, our room was large and the price very reasonable.
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