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Riad Belle Essaouira

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary at this boutique guesthouse in Medina, where spa treatments complement the calming atmosphere for complete relaxation.

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A circular seating area with various chairs and tables, a patterned floor, and a stone wall. - Riad Belle Essaouira (Essaouira)
A breakfast table with bread, croissants, orange juice, and coffee. - Riad Belle Essaouira (Essaouira)
A towel arrangement on a bed with a blue and white color scheme. - Riad Belle Essaouira (Essaouira)
A room with a yellow woven chair, a blue chair, and a white table with yellow cushions. - Riad Belle Essaouira (Essaouira)
A neatly made bed with multiple pillows and a blanket, a small table with a vase, and a chair with a cushion. - Riad Belle Essaouira (Essaouira)
Riad Belle Essaouira welcomes visitors to the heart of Medina with its charming rooftop terrace and spa offering massages and manicures. The property includes a cozy library, coffee shop with WiFi access, and an on-site restaurant serving dinner.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Courtyard Area (Dunes)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Courtyard Area (Dunes)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Nomade)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Nomade)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

A neatly made bed with pillows, a blue blanket, and towels arranged on the bed.

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador)

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

A neatly made bed with multiple pillows and a blanket, a small table with a vase, and a chair with a cushion.

Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Riad Belle Essaouira is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Souk Jdid and Fish Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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7 Rue Ceutat derb Mokite, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Souk Jdid
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fish Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Place du Marché aux Grains
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bayt Dakira
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Burger
    4 min walk
  • Salut Maroc
    4 min walk
  • Mandala Society
    4 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More
    4 min walk
  • Café L’esprit
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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: MAD 41.80 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: MAD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Belle Essaouira pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Belle Essaouira provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MAD 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Belle Essaouira located?

Located in Medina, this boutique guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Fish Market and Essaouira Beach. Skala de la Ville and Bayt Dakira are just steps away.

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Reviews

Riad Belle Essaouira Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zohra, très très serviable, accueillante, elle nous a donné d'excellentes adresses pour aller manger. Le petit déjeùner servi par Nadia, était très copieux et excellent, Nadia, une personne toujours avec le sourire. Un riad à recommander, si vous aller à Essaouira, un village avec sa médina et ses habitants authentique.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Ed

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

A Fine Choice

The riad itself is nice-- it's not the most beautiful riad I saw over my two week period, but there was nothing major to complain about either. The showers were hot, the view from the rooftop was beautiful and our hostess was very kind. The only things I found less than wonderful were the beds, which were quite hard, and the WiFi, which works well on the bottom floor patio, but doesn't work in the upper floor rooms-- however, I found this to be the case in quite a few of the well-rated riads I stayed in. Overall, it's a nice pick for the price, but wouldn't necessarily need to seek it out again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das geschmackvolle Riad wir von einer sehr charmanten Gastgeberin geführt, bei der man auch nach Anmeldung vorzüglich Abendessen kann. Das Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse mit herrlichem Blick auf den Atlantik hat uns auch gut gefallen. Anfang März braucht man allerdings abends wärmere Sachen, da die Zimmer keine Heizung haben.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

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

Malhonnête

15 minutes devant la porte à poireauter... pas de réponse et ont encaissé la chambre. Nous avons dû trouver un hôtel en urgence. J'ai essayé de les joindre plus d'une dizaine de fois pour discuter... personne ne décroche. C'est malhonnête
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

STAY AWAY, GO ANYWHERE ELSE

DO NOT Stay here!!!! The service is horrible! The room is NOT as advertised, AT ALL! Not only did I not get what I paid for, but the woman working is nasty! She was rude, mean and suggested I should just leave, even though I was already prepaid. We sucked it up because we are in a foreign country, so we stayed. It was cold, I asked for an extra blanket, SHE REFUSED! We asked for an extra towel, also REFUSED!!!! We were literally laughing at the end at how horrible of a person and a stay it was. The country itself is amazing, but stay away from this hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

bruno

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

Excellent Riad et acceuil chaleureux

Très bonne adresse , bien située dans la médina.Accueil très Chaleureux de la part de Zhora, chambres décorées avec gout, petit déjeuner parfait pris sur le toit de la terrasse avec une très belle vue,plats délicieux et copieux pour ceux qui veulent manger le soir , bref un magnifique Riad et une excellent adresse à Essaouira. Je recommande...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
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8/10 Good

Hugues

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

Dans la medina

Bonne situation dans la médina, dans une impasse nous assurant la tranquillité. Belle terrasse avec vue sur la mer. Zora nous a conseillé plusieurs restaurants que nous avons très appréciés et c’était de belles découvertes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

JaneG

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

Gorgeous Riad, centrally located in Essaouira.

Beautiful and clean, owner onsite and very helpful. Enjoyed the terrace with a bottle of wine and looked out into the Atlantic Ocean. Very personable and homey and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Sehr süßes Riad unter französischer Leitung

- Liegt etwas außerhalb - Der Betreiber ist gelernter Koch und bietet abends ein 3-Gänge-Menü im Patio an > sehr nett - schöne Dachterasse
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Beau sejour

Beau Riad et bien situe.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Out of the way and noisy

The rooms were comfy but noisy with children playing in the alleys outside. It was a bit out of the way and hard to find m
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Authentic Riad

We had a lovely stay at Riad Belle, we arranged transfers with the Riad and all went very smoothly. We had a warm welcome but we didn't get the, room we booked online, which was slightly disappointing as it looked a much lighter room in decor and I asked for twin beds and the room we were offered had a double. The room was of the the same standard and they quickly turn it into a twin room. We had breakfast on the terrace for the 1st morning, lovely views but very windy so we had it in our room for the rest of the stay. The Riad is tucked away in the Medina but this made it very quite especially in the mornings which was nice. We requested a meal on the first night too which was lovely and had a very nice bottle of wine. All in all I would recommend staying at Riad Belle.
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

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Super séjour

Que dire à part que tout était parfait; l'accueil, un petit déjeuner excellent sur la terrasse au soleil. Zohra est une personne charmante, nous avons été accueillis comme des rois. Que demander de plus?
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8/10 Good

Corina

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individuelles sauberes Riad

Für eine Woche würde ich mir in Essaouira doch ein Hotel mit Swimming Pool suchen. Für 2 - 3 Tage ist das Riad perfekt!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel, perfect for discovering the city.

We had a lovely stay as a family at the hotel. All staff were friendly and a great help.
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10/10 Excellent

sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un grand merci à Zora qui a fit une renovation fantastique c est une très belle demeure avec vue sur la mer , nous avons bénéficié d'une tres bon accueil et nous recommandons vivement çe Riad
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8/10 Good

Not Provided

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Persoenlich und gemuetlich

Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich, das Fruerstueck auf der Dachterrasse sehr idyllisch. Die Beleuchtung in unserem Raum liess etwas zu wuenschen uebrig, ansonsten ein sehr schoenes Riad.
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8/10 Good

MarieArles

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

Riad avec vue sur la mer

très bien situé, au coeur de la médina, accueil chaleureux très belles chambres ainsi qu'une terrasse avec vue sur l'océan, petit déjeuner délicieux.
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10/10 Excellent

Marios

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

A new gem in the heart of Essaouira!

The hotel is relatively new, but Zora, the owner, has made and is making continuous changes to make it a truly wonderful place to stay inEssaouira. With an amazing rooftop area for breakfast within a stone's throw from the ocean, less than 5' walk from the main streets, the shops and most restaurants, it is THE place to stay. Zara's a treasure trove of information on where to go, where to eat and see, so ask and, above all, listen. Thoroughly recommended! Oh, and ask Zora to prepare her signature tagine for you - one of the best I've ever eaten!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Pros: The owner is an extremely nice person. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome, and did all she could to make our stay enjoyable. As we were here on Xmas day, she served Xmas drinks and snacks to all the guests. Even when we were just lounging in the lobby talking to one another before dinner, she unexpectedly served us appetizers as we sat. The breakfast was fantastic. Each day the menu was a bit different, and each day was great (chocolate pancakes, crepes, croissants, etc.). The rooftop terrace is wonderful, with a great view of the ocean. It's a nicely decorated riad, and you can tell that the owner takes great pride in her place. Cons: Our room didn't have a heating/ac unit. It wasn't too much of a problem as we had relatively mild weather while we were there, but could be an issue if you visit when it's very hot or cold outside. Our room also didn't have very good ventilation. After taking a shower the room would feel steamy/muggy for awhile, which caused an overall damp feeling. Our room also smelled kind of bad (could be a product of the poor ventilation), because of a sewage smell coming from the bathroom drain.
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8/10 Good

Marie Claire

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

Riad accueillant et bien placé

excellent séjour , dans ce Riad très bien placé au cœur de la médina !!!! Zora vous accueille avec beaucoup de gentillesse et fera tout que pour que votre séjour se déroule au mieux ..... Un Riad récent , très propre ,décoré avec gout qui reste intimiste , le petit déjeuner a la marocaine sur la terrasse face a l océan est un grand moment .
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Sehr schönes Riad in der Altstadt

Leider hatten wir nur eine Nacht in Essaouira zur Verfügung.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019