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Riad Chbanate

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179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
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Ranked #1 of 75 hotels in Essaouira
5.0 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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jwoolard
London, UK
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6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
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We stayed for 4 nights after spending the 1st half of the week in La Mamounia in Marrakech. After the opulence of the Mamounia, we weren't expecting to be wowed, but the friendly welcome and incredible atmosphere of Riad Chbanate place immediately proved us wrong. Unlike some riads this pace is perfectly clean, very comfortable and has some wonderful design... More

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mouktraveller
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

great place, amazing breakfast, good location, great rooms, nice huge bath and shower, lots of hot water!, Jacuzzi, helpful and welcoming staff! and unpretentious! oh yeah and one of the most comfiest beds ive ever paid to sleep in! not that keen on the music but you cant please everyone i guess... choose this place - it is number one... More

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TravelingCoconut
Madrid
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

I feel lucky, and so does my wife, for having stayed at this Riad. For me it was one of my best hotel experiences (if not THE best) ever. Where to begin... perhaps the incredibly romantic, yet tasteful rooms with a fireplace. The latter not just for decoration: the staff was more than happy to light it for us, and... More

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Sean H
New York City, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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Beautiful riad. We stayed here for 2 days at the end of 2 weeks in Morocco and it was just what we needed. Haven't felt more relaxed than on my honeymoon in Hawai'i. Jean and his staff make sure everything is taken care of. Dreaming of the hours spent on the terrace, in front of the fire in the courtyard... More

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SusanLinley
Madison, WI
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64 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

Riad Chbante is a beautiful, hand-built paradise. Each room is elegant and comfortable (we looked at 3 before choosing ours). The staff is wonderful, friendly, helpful and gracious. Beautiful rooftop terrace with great views of the city. Decadent tubs with bath salts and rose petals. Great room to unwind in. Riad is off the main street and therefore very quiet.... More

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zizzibox
London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

What an amazing place. We were stunned by the architecture and ambience from the moment we stepped through the heavy but unprepossessing door to the street in the medina. And that was only the courtyard! It's big and beautiful, and seriously hip, too. Stunning rooms, tiered roof terrace, roaring fireplace, cool music, delicious breakfasts, excellent service. We stayed in Berbere,... More

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nimbler
Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

A very calm oasis in the bustling medina, the rooms are thoughtfully themed and attended by extremely thoughtful staff. I was particularly impressed with the high quality bathroom fittings, televisions and air conditioning units and the progressive concept of not charging for the minibar. We were well taken care of when we arrived and stopped for mint tea many times... More

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Worldtourtraveller
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

We stayed here and loved it. Stylish, beautiful, relaxing and amasingly friendly staff. Definitely recommend it to all !! More

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aussie-flavour
Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

The worst thing to say is we were not hear long enough. Due to circumstances we only could do a night. Clearly not enough time - but enough to experience the glow and delight this Riad has to offer. The room was stunning. Clean. Tidy. Feast for the eyes....Compared to our Riad in Marakech this was a palace. Beautifully designed... More

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ShaShaShelby
Geneva, Switzerland
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

My husband and I stayed in Chbanate for a record breaking 16 days! We were able to explore most of the medina in some detail and had a great time thanks to Jean and his team. We were travelling with our 5 month old son who was regularly entertained and cuddled by the staff ( which I loved!). They were... More

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