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Riad Emotion

★★★★
Very Good

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

9.3
Excellent
169 reviews

Most recent

Laura
August 15, 2026
10.0
Excellent

We felt right at home, the facilities were very cozy and comfortable. Only 4 spacious rooms and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was excellent and the location unbeatable. Breakfasts were incredibly varied and very satisfying, presented with great taste.

👍 Liked
  • We felt right at home, the facilities were very cozy and comfortable. Only 4 spacious rooms and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was excellent and the location unbeatable. Breakfasts were incredibly varied and very satisfying, presented with great taste.
nathalie
August 14, 2026
10.0
Excellent

For a perfect stay

Very good welcome, the riad is close to everything. The breakfasts are varied. The rooms are prepared with care every day. I even found my daughter's pajamas folded and put away. Availability of the staff, cleanliness, a must.

👍 Liked
  • Very good welcome, the riad is close to everything. The breakfasts are varied. The rooms are prepared with care every day. I even found my daughter's pajamas folded and put away. Availability of the staff, cleanliness, a must.
👎 Disliked
  • Everything was perfect, maybe offer breakfast at 07:30 instead of 08:00.
Christophe
August 13, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Discovery and relaxing stay.

We had a very pleasant stay in this small Riad in the heart of the Medina. It is ideally located to visit and enjoy the city while being very quiet when you pass through the door of this lovely Riad, you forget the hustle and bustle of the Medina. You are welcomed with delicate attentions, the staff is attentive, friendly, and available. A big thank you for the restaurant recommendations, visits, and this excellent homemade breakfast.

👍 Liked
  • We had a very pleasant stay in this small Riad in the heart of the Medina. It is ideally located to visit and enjoy the city while being very quiet when you pass through the door of this lovely Riad, you forget the hustle and bustle of the Medina. You are welcomed with delicate attentions, the staff is attentive, friendly, and available. A big thank you for the restaurant recommendations, visits, and this excellent homemade breakfast.
Ludivine
August 10, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Oliver
August 2, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Asmae
June 30, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Very nice Riad, very well maintained, very clean, and designed for maximum comfort... we were welcomed with big smiles, 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 big smiles, 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, hospitality of the hosts.

👍 Liked
  • Thank you, everything was top-notch: service, delicious breakfasts, riad design, hospitality of the hosts.
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

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