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Riad Emotion

3.0 star property
Riad in Essaouira with rooftop terrace and free breakfast

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador)
Fireplace
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Explore the area

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18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Thuya)

Suite (Thuya)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Suite (Arganier)

Suite (Arganier)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Alizes)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Alizes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Emotion puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within steps of Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid. Highlights at this riad include free daily breakfast and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly riad offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 9 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina riad include Fish Market and Essaouira Clock Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala du Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Emotion

Riad in Essaouira with rooftop terrace and free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Riad Emotion. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Riad Emotion offers 5 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 60 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9 AM to 11 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 220 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 60 per day (1640 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Riad Emotion.

Property is also known as

Dar Emotion
Dar Emotion Guest House
Dar Emotion Guest House Essaouira
Riad Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion
Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion Riad
Riad Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Riad Emotion?

Yep, Riad Emotion is a short 7-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Emotion?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Emotion on 29 Jan 2026 start from NZ$219.48, 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.

Does Riad Emotion serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is on offer daily from 9 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Emotion?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Emotion?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Emotion?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Emotion Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and quiet place to stay at. Highly recommend it. Hospitality was the best too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a real gem this is! From the moment we stepped inside into the tastefully decorated, beautifully perfumed interior we were made to feel welcome. Throughout our 3-night stay, Giselle & Philippe were always on hand to advise and ensure the smooth running of the riad, staffed by the most delightful team. A delicious daily breakfast with homemade local delicacies was served on the terrace. The bedroom provided every comfort, lovely linen, great shower, spotlessly clean with rose petals scattered daily and homemade biscuits provided. We didn't want to leave and have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending this riad for an unforgettable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we entered the Riad Emotion we felt very welcomed by the staff. Our experience was amazing. The breakfast was outstanding, the service was amazing and the interior design was spectacular. The owners were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend the Riad Emotion. Joseph and Tara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely peaceful stay at Riad Emotion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! We absolutely loved this place. This was our fifth trip to Morocco, we’ve stayed at some great riads, but this was by far our favorite. Looking forward to returning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Acklington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gillian

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

Riad Emotion

This Road is a gem. Absolutely beautiful and tastefully decorated. The staff and owner are delightful and extremely helpful. The Riad has steps to all the rooms as is typical and a terrace where breakfast is served. The breakfast is delicious with fresh bread, eggs, pastries and homemade preserves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, staff extremely friendly, professional and nice. Beautiful room and fantastic breakfast. I enjoyed my stay at Riad Emotion a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! We very much enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not live up to other riads in my experience. One consideration is they use an extremely strong cleaning product that made my stomach turn. I've never had issues with chemical cleaners before. Internet is at times unusable. Location is as good as any if you like to be central and near most everything. Breakfast is very solid for a hotel, but again falls behind other riads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on and in a great location from the beach and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and centrally located Riad - Philip the host was friendly and helpful, provided us with great restaurant recommendations and offered to help contact businesses to make appointments for Hammam's and make dinner reservations. Our bus to Casablanca was scheduled for the afternoon, after check out time and they were gracious enough to let us keep our bags at the Riad while we explored before our bus. Delicious breakfast, beautiful rooms - an all around wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sus, Scotland

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

Perfect stay

We loved everything about this riad. Perfect location too which reqlly helped with sight seeing. Book it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

wonderful

The rooftop room is wonderful and breakfast is served there

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

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

RIAD EXCEPTIONNEL

Le Riad Émotion est très apaisant. Sa décoration est très typique, mais aussi très cocooning, fait avec beaucoup de goût ; nous sommes au centre de la Médina mais c’est d’un calme absolu. Gisèle est au petit soin, le petit déjeuner fait maison est très copieux, ses couchages sont très confortables et elle est de très bon conseil pour la découverte d’Essaouira et ses alentours. Merci également à Hayett et Samira pour la qualité de leurs services.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILHAME

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

Un véritable coup de cœur !

Dès notre arrivée, l’accueil a été chaleureux, avec une boisson de bienvenue accompagnée de délicieux gâteaux. La chambre, décorée avec un goût exquis, offre une literie d’excellente qualité et de superbes linges de lit. Les peignoirs à disposition sont très appréciables et ajoutent une touche de confort supplémentaire. Aucun détail n’est laissé au hasard : bouilloire et cafetière Nespresso à disposition, salle de bain spacieuse, parfaitement agencée et magnifiquement décorée. Le petit déjeuner est un moment d’exception : copieux, raffiné, intégralement fait maison, du jus aux confitures en passant par le yaourt/raibi… un pur délice ! L’équipe, de l’accueil au service du matin, est aux petits soins. Les propriétaires, charmants et passionnés, ont su créer un véritable havre de paix, en préservant avec élégance le patrimoine culturel d’Essaouira. Nous repartons avec de merveilleux souvenirs et une seule envie : revenir très vite. Merci pour ce séjour magique et pour toutes ces attentions, jusqu’au service de repassage ! Un lieu paradisiaque à découvrir absolument… Je vous laisse découvrir toutes les merveilles de cet endroit, je n’en dis pas plus. Allez-y les yeux fermés !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un riad plein d’âme, niché au cœur de la médina. Accueil chaleureux, décor raffiné, silence apaisant… On s’y sent attendu, sans jamais être dérangé. Le vent sur la terrasse, les parfums du patio, le chant discret du lieu : tout invite à ralentir, à écouter . Merci à Gisèle, Philippe et son équipe pour ce mémorable séjour !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keiichi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
街の中心部にあって観光や買い物に便利でスタッフも非常に親切でした。部屋は綺麗でしたが、窓の閉まり具合が悪くロックすることができずセキュリティに不安を感じたのと、夜にスタッフが誰もいなくなる日があり救急の用事があった場合どうするのか不安になりました。また英語が通じないスタッフが多いので少しコミュニケーションが取りづらいかも知れません。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Greate riad hotel

Greate location. Greate riad hotel og helpfull staff. All topped by the breackfast with the best homemade youghert ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Estibaliz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantástica opción de alojamiento en Essaouira! Frederic, el dueño del Riad es súper atento y pendiente de los huéspedes, ofreciendo recomendaciones. El desayuno es riquísimo y variado y se toma en la terraza del Riad. Ubicación muy céntrica en la Medina. Totalmente recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr herzlichen Empfang durch Philipp. Er hat uns super gute Restaurants empfohlen. Dieses Riad ist sehr geschmacksvoll eingerichtet mit vielen kleinen Details. Das Frühstück war liebevoll serviert worden mit top Produkte. Wichtig man kann nicht vor das Riad fahren. Vor den Stadtmauern kann man jedoch ein Gepäckträger für 20 DH nehmen, der auch weiss wo das Riad ist und ihm dann folgen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Juan Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023