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Riad Sidi Magdoul

2.0 star property
Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    4 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville
    5 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    6 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
2 bedrooms
Day bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Anis)

Standard Room (Anis)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Cannelle

Double Cannelle

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Azur)

Standard Room (Azur)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Indigo)

Standard Room (Indigo)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Familiale

Familiale

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Sky

Double Sky

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking, City View

Family Room, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Miel

Double Miel

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Essaouira

Riad Sidi Magdoul puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within just a 10-minute stroll of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Medina guest house include Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala du Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Sidi Magdoul

Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Riad Sidi Magdoul.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1830
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riad Sidi Magdoul offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 3.50 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1830
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Sidi Magdoul

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 3.50 for adults and from EUR 3.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 5 (subject to availability)

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 Eurocard and cash.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Sidi Magdoul Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul House
Riad Sidi Magdoul House Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse
Riad Sidi Magdoul Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Sidi Magdoul on 22 Nov 2024 start from NZ$41.51, 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 Sidi Magdoul?

Yep, Riad Sidi Magdoul is a short 7-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

No, Riad Sidi Magdoul does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

There is a golf course next to Riad Sidi Magdoul.

Riad Sidi Magdoul Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

zouhair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Amazing location. Comfy beds. Friendly staff. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, calm, quiet. Very pleasant accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdelali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Selma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean, friendly staff, nice rooms. Breakfast is included. We got it for an extremely low price, which made it a superbe deal. Located directly in a small alley off one of the main streets in the Medina. The alley looked dark but don’t get fooled, the Riad is lovely. There is a roof terras with good to catch some sun. No view though. Within the Medina you go by door and there are steep stairs so not great if you travel with a bulky suitcase. Better with a backpack only. Only the shower was not warm consistently in our room on second floor. Otherwise highly recommend for the prize.

10/10 Excellent

Charle

Liked: Staff & service
Very conveniently located. The rooms are very nice. The property is been renovated. Geeat bang for the buck You cant beat the price. The ownersbare on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

M N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
We arrived early so our room wasn't ready. We did check in a drop the bags. When we went to collect the bags there was a whole family at the reception ( the owners i guess) and the french man wouldn't even get up from the couch the get the bags as he was lying down watching tv. After making some gestures he did. We were never informed about breakfast so we paid for breakfast outside the premises ( my bad for not checking my booking but I would have expected to be informed about at the check in). We were on the first floor and at night it got so loud as people was chatting in the reception until about 11 and some others coming and going. The lack of a water fountain makes the riad quite noisy. But overall is a good place to stay, clean and cute room and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location in clean Riad with lovely staff
Very friendly and helpful staff who speak good English. The room was very clean. Its an amazing location; very central.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ahmad, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Relatively good central hotel
Good central place in medinah. Room slightly small with lack of storage space. Smell of damp from the bathroom, which could use some maintenance. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

IMRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and a nice receptionist/host. Cheapish. However, room was dilapidated, small and smelt a bit damp. Don't pay for a superior room, they all seem basic and small, with the possible exception of the 6 bed room which I didn't see. Not a room to sit in and enjoy: bed, table, no space or view. Functional at best. Floor was clean but fixtures (shelf, taps, toilet seat) all run down, scratched and stained. Breakfast VERY basic. Quick, cheap sleep maybe, but it's not a place to enjoy in itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No daily housekeeping as promised
The hosts were very friendly but we were disappointed that there was no daily housekeeping as it stated . We got 3 towels and half a toilet roll when we arrived on Wednesday and no none came near our room before we left on Saturday
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Mee Yee Alice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

John Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please visit Essaouira and this riad!
Very nice place to stay, good location and the hosts (french couple) extremely friendly and helpful. On our last day we needed to catch an early bus, and would have missed breakfast but the owner was nice enough to have breakfast served earlier for us. That was much appreciated before our long journey on the bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Elísabet K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a very simple riad. The beds were clean and the staff was nice and helpful. Shower was a tad on the small side and wasn’t really powerful and the first day we had no hot water. It was fine for our stay though. The beds were clean and fairly comfortable. The room seemed a bit dusty but it was otherwise clean

4/10 Poor

Katri

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple room in good location at a good price
Well located, bang in the centre of Essaouira medina, but quiet, in a side street. Fairly simple and a bit dark room, but if you plan to spend most of your time outside, it provides all necessary at a good price.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Riad, don't pay anyone who shows you the way
Hi This is a very nice riad, within easy reach from Guleiz and the square. We were happy with our stay and the price was very good. I was happy that I was able to leave our bags in the riad for several hours and I was also able to charge my power bank. The only thing we didn't like, was that like so many riads in Marrakech, it was a little hard to find, a Morrocan asked us the name of our Riad, took us there and demanded $20, just for walking with us for 10 minutes or so, something we would do, without expecting payment. Just be a little careful and do not give in to these demands.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget choice in Essaoiura
Lovely Riad. Very good location in the medina. Very comfortable and well appointed room. Good wifi. Friendly and helpful staff. Only minor gripe - the listing implies the rooms are made up daily, but they weren't during my three day stay. But I enjoyed my stay and I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hicham, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet place to stay in.
The owner couples were very nice. The stuff were helpful as well. We enjoyed the night we spent. The riad was quiet and very nice looking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

emma , england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value, comfy bedding.. great laundry service
Comfy and clean... very central good location but not too noisy... very impressed to be able to pay €5 to get a load of washing done very needed after 3weeks of hand washing with a 2year old... found the bedding to be extra soft and cosy real duvets ... no fuzzy fleece blanket like you find in a lot of Moroccan guest houses... staff were approachable and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017