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Riad La Fontaine Bleue

3.0 star property
Waterfront riad with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Riad La Fontaine Bleue in Medina offers a peaceful retreat with a sunny rooftop terrace. Enjoy free breakfast, dinner at Table d'hotes, spa treatments, and a cozy lobby fireplace. WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the warm hospitality praised by visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Laaouina)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Haida)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room (Louhada)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room (Bahia)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Zoulikha)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Albayane)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Fousia)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Riad La Fontaine Bleue is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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45, Rue Oujda Riad, Essaouira, Marrakech Tensift Elhaouz, 4400

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Al Khaima - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riad La Fontaine Bleue

Riad located in Medina
You can look forward to free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library at Riad La Fontaine Bleue. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Moroccan cuisine family restaurant, Table d'hotes, serves dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad La Fontaine Bleue include thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free internet and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Table d'hotes

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 3.15 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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 4 for adults and EUR 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riad Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad Fontaine Bleue
Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Riad
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad La Fontaine Bleue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad La Fontaine Bleue?

Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad La Fontaine Bleue?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 70.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad La Fontaine Bleue located?

Located in Medina, this beach riad is steps from Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Fish Market and Place du Marché aux Grains are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad La Fontaine Bleue Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hafida et son équipe sont extraordinaires! L'accueil est chaleureux et les conseils pour un beau séjour fusent! Et si vous avez envie de discuter avec eux pour en apprendre plus sur la culture marocaine, ils en sont enchantés. Je recommande vivement ce riad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

NearlyDun, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This riad is great. Being next to the sea wall it is easy to find and also gives you an excellent view of the sea from the roof terrace. The staff are really helpful and the breakfast is good. This riad and Essaouira are great places to relax in after doing the busier parts of Morocco. Thank you Abdoul.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend a stay here.

Very clean a and comfortable in room and general areas. Lovely rooftop terrace with views over the sea and the Medina. Good service from staff. Convenient to other areas in the old Medina.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sehr gepflegtes Riad in der Medina

Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden! TOLLES landestypisches Frühstück, super freundliches (wie immer in diesem Land) Personal, was sich wahnsinnig viel Mühe gibt uns den Tag zu verschönern. Alles sauber und gepflegt, mitten in der Medina. Alles in allem - sehr zu empfehlen!!!-
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alhucema, Manchester

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

Lovely stay in beautiful riad with stunning views

La Fontaine Bleue is a beautiful place to stay in Essauira. The views from the terrace were stunning, you could lay down in one of the beds there and feel as if you were actually at the beach. Sometimes the waves splashed up there! We specially enjoyed the breakfast with all of the delicious food you can imagine (home made yogurt, tea, coffee, cakes, pancakes, bread, fruits, juice, etc.). They actually gave us some different things every morning (different cake or pancakes). The room where we stayed had views to the sea and you could hear it while sleeping. The bathroom was beautiful. All spotless! Staff are helpful and friendly always. I would definetly recommed this place and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

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

Top class

A fabulous Riad Most friendly staff - Hafida and Abdu + all others :-) Breakfast and dinner excellent ! We had to pay in cash - which was inconvenient for us - since this gave us problems when we had to cancel the last 3 nights for personal reasons.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Felix, Hamburg

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

Hotel with very welcoming staff and sea terrace

The hotel is located in the ancient Medina of Essaouira directly at the sea. All employees are very friendly and attentive, so we felt really welcome. The rich and various breakfast at the terrace with view over the sea is a highlight. Essaouira is especially a good place for arts and crafts and one shouldn't miss the experience of buying fresh fish that has just arrived from one of the many fisher boats. North and south from the city there are beaches, at the Southern beach it is possible to go swimming. The Riad is very cozy and clean and we can highly recommend to stay a few days in La Fontaine Blue to discover the town of Essaouira at the African Atlantic coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
民宿老板是个法国老帅哥 位置不错比较容易找 距离港口也很近。屋顶天台正对大西洋 吃着早饭美滋滋。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice

Very good stay. I recommand Thiis Hotel Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Brilliant Riad

We had a fantastic stay at Riad La Fontaine Bleue. All of the staff were really welcoming and friendly, the room was lovely and very clean, the riad is in a great location in the old town and is beautiful and the roof terrace overlooking the sea is a great place to relax. Breakfast was good too. I'd recommend it anyone who wanted to visit Essaouria.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Such a Lovely Place!

We loved this Riad. It's our honeymoon and we have been staying at so many places. This was my favorite spot. The proprietor and his family were so lovely. The place was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great. If you're going to Essaouira, I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Bristol

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

Magic in Morocco

Fontaine Bleue is a fantastic riad where personal service and kindness is the order of the day! The staff and the setting makes for a magic experience! The breakfast is amazing and includes freshly made pancakes! The coffee and mint tea accompanied by Hafida's home made biscuits are also not to be missed! Go! You will not be disappointed! Xxx

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

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

lovely riad

We stayed for 4 nights in the Bahia room with direct access to the 2 roof terrace areas and sea view. Comfy sun loungers and seating areas. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Lovely room with well equiped bathroom. Clean towels and bed linen daily. Good breakfast, fresh ingredients and plentiful. Located in the Medina and easy to find, about 10 min walk from Bab Marrakech- follow the walkway to the very top then veer left and it's on the left. Very quiet and safe. Loads of restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.

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