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Riad Raoud Rayhan

4.0 star property
Essaouira riad in Medina with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
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Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Arije )

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
24 Rue Laalouj, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Malaika)

Double Room (Malaika)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Yacout)

Superior Double Room (Yacout)

Superior Double Room (Yacout)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite ((Balkisse))

Suite ((Balkisse))

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room (Marwa)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Nour Al Qamar)

Double Room (Nour Al Qamar)

Double Room (Nour Al Qamar)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Arije )

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Arije )

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Arije )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Azhar )

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Azhar )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Firdaous )

Superior Double Room (Firdaous )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Essaouira

At Riad Raoud Rayhan you'll be within steps of Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Highlights at this boutique riad include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This riad offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a Turkish bath/hammam, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Medina riad include Place Moulay el Hassan and Bab el-Marsa.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 1 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 4 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 9 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Raoud Rayhan

Essaouira riad in Medina with spa services and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the boutique Riad Raoud Rayhan.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Essaouira riad.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Riad Raoud Rayhan offers 11 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200.0 per night.

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 41.80 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 200.00 per person (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200.0 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; cash is not accepted
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Riad Raoud Rayhan Essaouira
Riad Raoud Rayhan
Raoud Rayhan Essaouira
Raoud Rayhan
Riad Raoud Rayhan Riad
Riad Raoud Rayhan Essaouira
Riad Raoud Rayhan Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

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

Are there any beaches close to Riad Raoud Rayhan?

Yep, Riad Raoud Rayhan is a short 9-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Riad Raoud Rayhan serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Riad Raoud Rayhan's onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

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

Are pets allowed at Riad Raoud Rayhan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riad Raoud Rayhan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, we were very happy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shower water. Room is very tiny. Very clean. Good breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely oasis in the medina of Essaouira. The property is beautiful and decorated in relaxing greys which is quite a contrast to everything outside. The rooftop for relaxing and breakfast was lovely. The location is right in the Medina but a 3 minute walk away from the harbour front cafes so very quiet. The staff was exceptional and bent over backwards to help. Originally planned to stay one day in Essaouira but so liked the feel of the place that we extended our trip for a second and glad we did. Great restaurants in the area also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, friendly service
Took a day trip to Essaouira and loved the town. The Riad is in a very good location. Room was small but modern with good WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem in the medina of Essaouira!
Hidden gem in the medina close to many shops and restaurants. Excellent service and helpful staff. All common areas and the room were very clean and modern yet with a touch of traditionnal Moroccan design. Exactly like in the pictures. Our room was on the small side but we could see into unused room and there were larger rooms as well. Wifi was a bit slow, but that's been the case pretty much everywhere else in Morocco. We didnt't get to try their breakfast as we had an early flight and breakfast service didnt't star until 8 but they did prepare croissant, cake, orange juice and coffee for us to have before we left. They also arranged transportation to the airport for us. There is also a house cat so beware if you're allergic to cats. Would stay here again for our next stay in Essaouira!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad, Spectacular Service
This Riad was by far the nicest we stayed at during our three week trip in Morocco. The bathrooms were gorgeous, the decor throughout the Riad was spectacular, and the service went above and beyond. I was sick for one of the days there, and the staff helped my boyfriend in getting me medication and brought food to my room. Also, can’t beat the Riad cat Mimi with her little black kitten. I will definitely stay there in my next trip and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad choice
The room it was very small, in the photos look much bigger than in reality, you barely could move. room badly maintained. staff and mostly owner very rude, unwelcoming and unprofessional behaviour. I was told in the morning that I wasn't entitled to breakfast, even thought it was in my booking confirmation and it was confirmed in my check in!! Cat living and moving around the hotel. Location feels unsafe at evening. I made my choice based on good reviews, it was a very bad decision and I truly regretted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed, Austin tx

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nasty placé with the worst customer service. The manager is never there and the smell on the rooms are so disgusting; i had to book a different hotel even i knew that the manager Will not refund me for the nights i didn't spend in that horrible riad .i will advise everyone to avoid it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful design but they left out any room ventilation except from the bathroom window opening to hallway and door to room that opens onto the public hallway!!! No fan, no window that opens, no AC. We had to sleep with the door open which was creepy. We left one night early because of this. Otherwise, it is a beautiful place, just very impractical. Maybe we got the only room without any ventilation.Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lovely Riad. The hostess was perhaps a little solicitous and hovered over us at every turn to the extent that we didn’t feel we could relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly renovated riad that was spotless. Wonderful reception with tea and cookies, and lovely common areas for reading, talking or relaxing out of our room. Great shower - marble enclosure with rainfall and handheld shower head options. Could not have been better!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

yaron, new york, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, new hotel close to all
We stayed two days in this Riad, hotel decor and room are new and nice, staff was amazing, helpful and supportive. The place has a zen feeling and centrally located in the Medina.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Iyad, Turkey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A family visit to Essaouira
The hotel is an old historical Moroccan Home converted recently into a Hotel. The architecture and furniture is tasteful; reflecting Moroccan heritage. The hotel is small and cozy located in the old town of Essouira. The breakfast is offered at the open air roof of the hotel, overlooking the old town. The service at the hotel is more than excellent and the manager (Halima) went out of her way to resolve any concretes we had. It was an amazing stay, which we enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

France, Austin, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem!
My husband and I planned a trip to Essouira, but we booked our stay at a different hotel. We then had to change our dates, but the hotel could not or would not accommodate. We needed to book one night somewhere else. I came across Riad Raoud Rayhan, the pictures looked nice so I booked one night. OMG, I feel in love with this place as soon as I stepped in. The owner greeted us at the door, she was very very kind and accommodating. She even upgraded our room! The room was gorgeous and clean, breakfast was delicious and fresh, and the location was great. I only wish we had booked our entire stay there...I was so sad to leave the next day. I will be staying here next time! -Note: Essouira is a lovely, kind, and safe place to travel. Please don't be afraid of walking through the alley to get to the Riad. It's such a lovely view of the old buildings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING PLACE - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
We spent almost 3 weeks at this Riad while in Morocco and we could not have asked for better. The Riad is beautiful - newly renovated only 2 years ago with great taste, authenticity and attention to detail. Simply wonderful. The location is great - right in the middle of the Medina but at the end of a very quiet alley. The Riad has a very nice spa with great massages and a Hammam. And above all - Halima (the manager) and the staff are amazing - from the moment we stepped into the door, we were welcome like part of the family. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem amongst historical Essaouira
We were greeted by aroma therapy and soft comforting music upon arrival. The staff were very courteous and pleased to assist at any request. The rooms were very clean, quiet and pleasant surrounds. The road is in amongst the souk so don't have to walk far for anything. Highly recommend to anyone this authentic riad you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis of calm
Beautiful riad spotlessly clean great location and friendly staff, excellent breakfast too