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Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira

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

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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28 Rue Malek Ben El Morahhal, Essaouira, 44600
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Cherafa)

Standard Room (Cherafa)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room (Mogador)

Standard Room (Mogador)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Moucharabieh)

Family Room (Moucharabieh)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room (Berbere)

Comfort Room (Berbere)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Essaouira

Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within steps of Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid. Highlights at this riad include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free riad offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and babysitting services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Full breakfast is available for free. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this 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
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala du Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira

Riad in Essaouira with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 30 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:30 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

l'Ayel
l'Ayel d'Essaouira
Riad l'Ayel
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira
Riad l`Ayel d`Essaouira Hotel Essaouira
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira Riad
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira Essaouira
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$129.84, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

Yep, Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

What makes Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira.

Does Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira?

No, pets are not allowed.