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Riad Rafeef

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Riad Rafeef

An ornate interior with a central chandelier, a staircase with intricate railings, and traditional decor.
A corridor with patterned walls, a tiled floor, and a view of a building with a tower.
An interior with ornate columns, a central fountain, patterned flooring, and a balcony with a view.
An interior with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a pillar, and a wall with a geometric design.
A rooftop with a glass balustrade, a small seating area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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21 Rue Ibrahim Dounia, Essaouira, Morocco, 44000
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Clock Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A traditional room with a bed, a chandelier, a wall-mounted television, and a decorative plate.

Ruya

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A room with a large bed, two ornate armchairs, a patterned rug, and a decorative canopy over the bed.

Najma

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Sakina

A traditional room with a bed, a patterned rug, a wooden door, and a chair with a floral design.

Sakina

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suhad

A traditional Moroccan room with a bed, a sofa, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

Suhad

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Haneen

A room with a bed, a window, and a decorative archway.

Haneen

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Asala

A bed with striped bedding and a decorative headboard with floral patterns.

Asala

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Essaouira

At Riad Rafeef you'll be within steps of Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this 3-property class Medina hotel, you'll find Essaouira Beach.

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Rafeef

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Rafeef.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Rafeef offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Rafeef

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.07 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.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 8355

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Riad Rafeef?

Yep, Riad Rafeef is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Rafeef?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Riad Rafeef serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Rafeef?

No, Riad Rafeef does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Rafeef?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad Rafeef's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Rafeef?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Riad Rafeef Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful Riad, clean well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Riad Rafeef! The Riad is even more beautiful than in the photos, and we particularly enjoyed spending time on the terrace. Khadija and the staff were so friendly, kind and helpful, and all worked incredibly hard to make sure every guest's stay was just right. We loved the delicious breakfasts and dinner, and enjoyed some pampering spa treatments. We would highly recommend staying here; the location was perfect to enjoy Essaouira, the rooms were comfortable, clean and intricately decorated. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Rafeef is a very interesting riad, and the decoration was cool to see. The management had put in a few years to renovate the place and you can definitely see the effort and thought put into the design. As with all of our stays in Morocco, the staff here was exceptional and very helpful. I am very grateful to the staff and the gentleman who had welcomed us, answered all questions throughout the stay, and helped us with our heavy luggage (sorry!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026