Riad Al Zahia

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Consider a stay at Riad Al Zahia and take advantage of a free manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Zahias resto, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Single Room

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Very good
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  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

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Exceptional
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Resort view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira, Riad Al Zahia is near the airport and near the beach. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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4, Rue Mohammed Diuri, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Place Moulay Hassan
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with camels.
    Essaouira Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
    Skala du Port
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala de la Ville
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taros
    3 min walk
  • Il Mare
    2 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More
    2 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    3 min walk
  • Brotherhood Coffee
    4 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Zahia

  • Riad near Essaouira Beach
  • You can look forward to a free manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Riad Al Zahia. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Zahias resto, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free train station pick-up, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
    • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Riad Al Zahia offer thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Separate sitting areas, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Al Zahia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Al Zahia?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Al Zahia on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Riad Al Zahia?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Al Zahia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Al Zahia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Al Zahia located?

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

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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 Zahia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful, traditional style riad in the heart of the medina, so convenient to everything in the medina. The staff was lovely and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with a lovely view from the rooftop terrace. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming and always there to help out. The location is in the middle of the madina, making it perfect to explore the madina.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place, but very old. Beautiful rooftop and lovely breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful riad great price in the medina

Beautiful riad in very convenient location in the medina. Very nice staff, great breakfast on the terrace. Great quality/price rapport. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Riad within minutes of the main square. Friendly staff and excellent rooftop breakfast. Rooms and common areas are not as polished as the pictures would suggest but not in bad shape either - decent and everything works. Complimentary water would be helpful in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet street. But you are surrounded by action and access to all your delights. By walking around you can get lost in the excitement and discover litlle gems just tucked away. Staying in the madina you get the real feel of the environment.The riad I stayed in was very nice clean.Very good Breakfast to get you started cheap and cheerful.Was not busy at this time. I would've stayed longer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply wonderful hotel all around and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing and well located.

A brilliantly positioned riad with great accommodation and lovely staff. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Todo fantástico, a destacar el desayuno
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Dejligt sted at slappe af efter ture i by og strand. Skønt indretning med fin smag
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war gut, kann ich bestens empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came to stay in Essouira for a night but ended up for 5 nights since it was a charming town and gnaoua festival was going on! This place is close to everywhere and has awesome and helpful people! The owner, Clemente, is such a cool guy and we ended up hanging out! If you come to Essouira this is the place you want to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Rooftop Cafe made the trip

This riad was perfectly situated just mins from the main square. The staff went above and beyond to help with all our requests, and recommendations for tours, restaurants and places to shop, and the breakfast was the best we had throughout our trip in Morroco. The rooftop cafe was a delight, although up quite a number of stairs. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had a first class shower and private balcony. Nice swimming pool. Excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Riad estratégicamente situado y super acogedor

Riad , sencillo , con decoración estilo marroquí, acogedor , perfectamente situado dentro de la Medina a 5 minutos andando del zoco, playa , puerto etc . Y el personal del Riad muy afables todos sin excepcion
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Very beautiful riad, located in a nice area of old medina, walking distance to all the attractions (and the bus station). Breakfast was great. The owner was very kind and prompt in responses to all inquiries (and fluent in multiple languages). We had a great stay and will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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We thought the property was great and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
J'ai trouve Essaouira très sale, ils devront se ressaisir , s'ils veulent retrouver une clientèle de touristes et non de hippies . Le Riad est bien placé , mais trop humide , manque de ventilation et climatisation. Petit déjeuner bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

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Fine to be cute but a real toilet door please

The place is fine overall but the lack of a door for the toilet instead of saloon doors that while lovely provide no privacy. The Wi Fi sort of works but is not great. Breakfast and relatively cheap beer were good. Sketchy characters smoking marijuana hang out near the place at night but pose no real risk. Staff did not help with getting bags up to second floor so have no expectations about that. Breakfast ladies were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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很好很舒服的酒店

非常好，房间好大好惊喜！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was great for exploring the medina. Zahia suite was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Good value for money!!!

Meget central beliggenhed. Meget fin komfort for pengene. Store gode værelser. Fin morgenmad. Noget ustabilt wifi. Meget venlig betjening.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay.

Excellent stay for walking in Medina. Breakfast was good too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful riad with a pretty rooftop terrace. The room was cosy & the bed was heaven. The mattress was so soft & good. The best bes i had in my stay in Morocco thus far. The breakfast spread was good & delicous too. The staircase though was like a mountain climb especially with heavy luggages. But it was only a minute of pain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018