Great hotel - well appointed rooms, a lovely courtyard and terrace....but it was Jean and his staff that really made the difference! They are efficient, friendly and are happy to recommend places to eat and activities. I was travelling with my mother (83) and they really made us both feel relaxed and welcome. More

We stayed at the Riad Chbanate for two nights as part of our tour of Southern Morocco. The hotel is absolutely lovely - comfortable, well furnished rooms, a nice courtyard for breakfast and a roof terrace with some shady spots for reading. The staff are excellent, eager to provide information and any help needed - nothing was too much trouble... More

My daughter and I stayed here in April 2012. The riad is very clean, beautifully constructed, and very easy to find (once you know where you are going). The staff and service was exceptional. This is a great place to stay at a great value. More

Essaouira is a world of its own in Morocco. Temperatures stay between 22 and 28 with a friendly breeze. Note that in august the winds will pick up and the sun is intense. Stay here for 3-4 days. Perfect beach and hip beach lounges. Camels, horses, quads, kitesurf for beachfun. Drinks are served yeeeh.. When you are a golfer a... More

We have just come back from a week in Morocco where we spent the last three nights in Riad Chbanate, Essaouira. Essaouira is a beautiful place to stay especially after a few days in crazy Marrakech and this Riad was just exceptional in every way. The staff (unlike many in Morocco), are genuinely friendly and helpful and put you at... More

We booked this property largely based on other reviews here, and we were certainly not disappointed. I would like to echo other reviewers' comments about the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Gregy - it really "made" our stay here. The property itself is well located on the quieter back side of the Essaouira medina, so it's the best... More

From the moment we stepped into the riad (and Gregy lent ne 20 Dhms to pay the porter) the smile did not leave our faces. The riad itself is well-deisgned, bright and airy and very pleasant (with a lovely open fire inside). But what makes it quite extraordinary is the welcome of the staff, and the quality of the food.... More

Lovely property, nicely located in medina, very helpful staff. Also went to elizir (think sp. correct) restaurant and was wonderful. More

After reading previous comments we booked to stay at Riad Chbanate and returned yesterday. I never normally write reviews although on this occasion having travelled extensively for about 20 years I just wanted to say that this is probably the the best hotel/riad I have ever stayed in. It's not only that if I had the ability to design the... More