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Riad Al Zahia

3.0 star property
Riad in Essaouira with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Living room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

Map
4, Rue Mohammed Diuri, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Resort view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Al Zahia puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within steps of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Le Real Mogador. Highlights at this riad include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, Zahias resto, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina riad include Bayt Dakira and Skala de la Ville.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skala du Port - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Zahia

Riad in Essaouira with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Al Zahia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Al Zahia offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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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 25 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Zahias resto

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Al Zahia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 8.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MAD 50 per stay
  • 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 700 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 8.0 per night

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
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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Zahia
Riad Al Zahia Riad
Riad Al Zahia Essaouira
Riad Al Zahia Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Al Zahia?

Riad Al Zahia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Al Zahia on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$112.37, 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 Al Zahia?

Yep, Riad Al Zahia is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

What makes Riad Al Zahia a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Al Zahia.

Does Riad Al Zahia serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Al Zahia?

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 Al Zahia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Al Zahia?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Al Zahia?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Riad Al Zahia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dayanand

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

10/10 Excellent

Fahd

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

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Relaxing and well located.

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

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

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

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Yeganeh, Virginia, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the property was great and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Adam

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice riad in medina

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the friendliness of the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good location and great welcome by owner

The owner was very welcoming and the location of the Riad is very central, close to the main sightseeing spots. The only drawback is that there is no Air Conditioning whereas on the site it mentions that there is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the Medina, yet very quiet at night. Next to the fishing port, with plenty to see. Rooftop terrace for breakfast in the sun with views of the ocean. Beautiful place.

8/10 Good

Shijia Tiffany

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

Convenient and clean

Great location in the heart of the medina with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Hot water and good water pressure

8/10 Good

Shijia Tiffany

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

Convenient and clean

Great location in the heart of the medina with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Hot water and good water pressure

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Barry, Ottawa

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

Great value and location in the heart of Essaouira.

Al Zahia was all we expected and more for a reasonable price. Our family room had enough space for parents and two kids, and the lounge downstairs was comfortable. The wifi in the hotel worked well, but Internet service in the city was spotty. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was very good each morning. (It might be too much to ask a small riad, but I also love it when hotels have early morning coffee and tea service in their lobby.) I would definitely recommend Al Zahia to friends going to Essaouira.