This is a clean, well-run riad run by two brothers and their cousin in what was formerly their family home. The location is excellent and the rooms clean and well-kept. Keep in mind that depending on the weather, rooms can feel a bit damp because the walls are thick stone and there are no windows. The downstairs lounge area is... more

This is the second time my family and I have stayed here. Again we weren't disappointed. Great location, beautiful hotel environment, high standards of cleanliness and most impotantly...fantastic staff. Nothing was ever a problem and all the staff were very friendly and very helpfull. The hotel also provides a very good value evening meal, cooked by Miryiam, which was the... more

We spent a few nights at this hotel on our recent holiday to Morocco, after finding it in the 'budget' section of the Lonely Planet guide. The staff were very welcoming and the atmosphere in the hotel, and in Essaouira generally, was really laidback and relaxed, a welcome relief after the constant hassle we got in cities like Fez and... more

Spent three nights at the Les Matins Bleus 20th-23rd Sep Great place to stay.central to every thing . Loverly place run by loverly people. Graham& Louise Baylis more

We stayed in the "suite" which had two double beds, one on a small mezzanine level and the other in a separate side room. Both were meticulously cleaned during each day we stayed. The staff were very friendly and it felt more like staying in someone's house than in a hotel. No air conditioning here but Essaouira is quite a... more

Our visit to Essaouria and Les Matin's Bleu was the highlight of our two week holiday in Morroco. The outstanding friendliness of the staff made us feel welcomed & at home in this beautiful riad. Situated in the heart of the town you are moments from the hustle and bustle of shops, restraunts, the sea and souks. Walk inside and... more

My husband and me spend 4 wonderful days in essaouria (a beautiful city definitely worth a visit!!!) and stayed in this beautiful riad! it was definitely our best accomodation during our 3 1/2 weeks travel through morocco. The friendly and warm welcome and the refreshing colours, the simple, but lovely decorated room, the blankets, the tables, the roof terrace, the... more

I arrived In Essaouira on the 2nd of August, beginning of my trip. I wanted to practice windsurf this year so I decided to be based in Essaouira and eventually travel a little bit. After an on line and off line researches, I decided to be based at Riad at Les Matins Blue in Essaouira fro 10 days. Eventually strongly... more

We have recently returned from a 5 night stay at les matins bleus and were very impressed. The 5 star rating I've awarded is in relation to what the riad offers for its price. Clearly it's not a luxury establishment, but the rooms were very clean with comfortable beds; the breakfast was very good and the location of the riad... more