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Riad Al Manara

3.5 star property
Travelers warm by the lobby fireplace or bask at six beach bars, while attentive concierge service meets every need at this historic riad.

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Terrace/patio - Riad Al Manara (Essaouira)
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A multi-level interior with a wooden staircase, marble flooring, and patterned wall tiles. - Riad Al Manara (Essaouira)
A cozy seating area with patterned armchairs and a small table, set against a backdrop of blue doors and intricate tile work. - Riad Al Manara (Essaouira)
Lobby sitting area - Riad Al Manara (Essaouira)
Riad Al Manara blends historic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, entertainment at six beach bars, or relax by the lobby fireplace. The property offers full breakfast and high-speed WiFi, earning enthusiastic reviews.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room (Widad)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Innaya)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Aliya)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Twin Room (Safa)

8.0 out of 10
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  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Nasrine)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Riad Al Manara is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Dar Souiri and Gallery d’Art Damgaard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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9 Rue Ahmed Baba Soudany, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi

What's nearby

  • A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Place Moulay Hassan
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with camels.
    Essaouira Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
    Skala du Port
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK)
    158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Nomade
    3 min walk
  • Mandala Society
    2 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More
    2 min walk
  • Brunch & Co
    1 min walk
  • Restaurant La Tolérance
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 4 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 6 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4 per night (984 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 44000MH1962

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Al Manara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Al Manara ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Al Manara ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Riad Al Manara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Al Manara located?

Located in Medina, this riad is within a 10-minute walk of Bayt Dakira and Essaouira Beach. Gallery Kasbah and Le Real Mogador are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad Al Manara Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe hotel near Medina gates, restaurants and shopping, staff friendly, rooms clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff and hosts were so friendly and accommodating. we felt very welcome and enjoyed our stay. the hotel is beautiful and the rooms are lovely. the property is in a perfect location and the breakfast was delicious. if you visit essouira, you must stay at al manara!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Clean room. Nice breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Al Manara is truly a beautiful well maintained Riad combined with some design touches that we appreciated and admired. Very clean , great location, lovely people and the breakfast is amazing. We stayed in a room which I believe was the smallest in this Riad as all sold out due to festival but it was functional. I gave it four as we liked to have an air condition and TV in the room. The riad has a TV in the common area only and no room ACs. Overall highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Top breakfast and location but very noisy and very warm or very cold water for shower...so very complicated to wash children
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyntia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A localização é ótima; funcionárias muito atenciosas; o lugar é lindo, novo e confortável. O café da manhã é ótimo. Recomendo a hospedagem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle expérience et propriétaire très sympathique ! Je recommande vivement pour découvrir la perle Essaouira ☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour

Nous avons passé une nuit dans ce Riad, Mohamed est aux petits soins et prends le temps de cuisiner de très bons petit déjeuner sains. Nous recommandons ce riad avec grand plaisir, il faut juste noter qu’il y a un peu de bruit le matin le matin (8H30 par la) comme dans tous les riads :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

agnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024