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Riad Emotion

18, Rue Malek Ben El Morahal, Medina

About This Property

Charming Riad in Essaouira Medina

Authentic Moroccan Experience: Immerse yourself in the local culture with traditional decor and Moroccan specialties served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Relaxation and Comfort: Enjoy the serene patio with a fountain, a cozy lounge area with a fireplace, and a sunny terrace with comfortable sun beds.

Convenient Location: Just a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and the lively Essaouira Harbour, with the airport a short 15 km away.

Experience the beauty of Essaouira at Riad Emotion. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Why guests recommend it

Welcoming atmosphereOutstanding serviceGreat breakfastBeautiful decorCentral location

Facilities & Services (66)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.0
Excellent
163 reviews

Most recent

Asmae
June 30, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Very nice Riad, very well maintained, very clean, and designed for maximum comfort... we were welcomed with a big smile, staff always attentive. Spacious and very well-equipped room, with coffee and tea offered every day

👍 Liked
  • Very nice Riad, very well maintained, very clean, and designed for maximum comfort... we were welcomed with a big smile, staff always attentive. Spacious and very well-equipped room, with coffee and tea offered every day
👎 Disliked
  • everything was perfect!
Ekaterina
June 24, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Excellent riad with a very beautiful design, serving very tasty breakfasts

Thank you, everything was top-notch: service, delicious breakfasts, riad design, hosts' hospitality

👍 Liked
  • Thank you, everything was top-notch: service, delicious breakfasts, riad design, hosts' hospitality
Eddie
June 22, 2026
4.0
Fair

its a over priced hostel

The banana bread was good. Everything else was disappointing. It felt more like a hostel—the only difference was that it had a door and was private. They were honest about the amenities, but you would still expect to be able to use the bathroom without your neighbors hearing everything. I honestly have no idea how this place has a 9+ rating on Booking.com. I ended up booking a different hotel room just six hours after checking in. I would only recommend this place to people who specifically enjoy hostel-style accommodations. On a good day, I would rate it as a 2-star property. The location was also just okay. Be careful wearing open-toed shoes, as the alley outside was dirty and smelled like sewage while waiting for someone to open the door. Overall, the experience made me feel like I was in one of the roughest parts of Chicago.

👍 Liked
  • The banana bread was good. Everything else was disappointing. It felt more like a hostel—the only difference was that it had a door and was private. They were honest about the amenities, but you would still expect to be able to use the bathroom without your neighbors hearing everything. I honestly have no idea how this place has a 9+ rating on Booking.com. I ended up booking a different hotel room just six hours after checking in. I would only recommend this place to people who specifically enjoy hostel-style accommodations. On a good day, I would rate it as a 2-star property. The location was also just okay. Be careful wearing open-toed shoes, as the alley outside was dirty and smelled like sewage while waiting for someone to open the door. Overall, the experience made me feel like I was in one of the roughest parts of Chicago.
👎 Disliked
  • The room, bathroom—everything. They don't lie about the amenities, but the bathroom is literally in the room. The room is nothing more than a bed and nothing else. I have no idea why they have such a high rating. I left without even sleeping there. I found another place for two-thirds of the price that had AC, a TV, a fridge, and was three times the size. It also didn't make me wait in an alley like a bum. For the price, I should have been met at the end of the street by a porter, like at every other hotel.
Fabienne
June 20, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Manuele
June 19, 2026
10.0
Excellent

bianca
June 14, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Beautiful Riad in the Medina of Essaouira furnished with care and attention to detail Staff extremely kind and helpful Wonderful breakfast all homemade

👍 Liked
  • Beautiful Riad in the Medina of Essaouira furnished with care and attention to detail Staff extremely kind and helpful Wonderful breakfast all homemade
Astrid
June 13, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Lovely ryad very close to the main street. Beautiful decor, very comfortable room with a pleasant sitting space outside the room. Very nice staff helpful with suggestions and directions. Great breakfast.

👍 Liked
  • Lovely ryad very close to the main street. Beautiful decor, very comfortable room with a pleasant sitting space outside the room. Very nice staff helpful with suggestions and directions. Great breakfast.
Helke
June 8, 2026
7.0
Good

Sophie
June 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Magnificent riad in the heart of the Medina but away from the hustle and bustle. Spacious, comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated, divine breakfast, kindness and professionalism of our host and all the staff... We loved everything!

👍 Liked
  • Magnificent riad in the heart of the Medina but away from the hustle and bustle. Spacious, comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated, divine breakfast, kindness and professionalism of our host and all the staff... We loved everything!
Sahr
May 26, 2026
10.0
Excellent

A lovely relaxing Riad.

Beautiful Riad. Delicious breakfast. Staff are great. Albert gave terrific suggestions for restaurants.

👍 Liked
  • Beautiful Riad. Delicious breakfast. Staff are great. Albert gave terrific suggestions for restaurants.

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