We'd had a bad journey, arriving very tired only to find the online booking agency had mucked up. What could have been pretty disastrous was turned into a great success thanks to the efforts and kindness of the owners and staff. We stayed 5 days and returned for 2 after a week in the ante-Atlas. Spotless hotel (so who worries... more

I must admit that reading the reviews, I must be on a different planet. But I have to say our time at Riad Zarha was terrible. I would not recommend staying here under any circumstances...basically buy a tent! The rooms were shoddy, staff were unpleasent, the location is miles away from the medina. For once we were fooled by all... more

We came with the intention of staying one night and ended up staying for the remainder of our Morocco trip. We were enchanted by the charm of Essaouira and found refuge in Riad Zahra after the intensity of Marrakech. Some may prefer to stay in the center and closer to the medina but for us the location of Riad Zahra... more

This Riad is really lovely. However, it is a bit of a schlep from the main medina which is a nice enough walk but it is about 15 minutes and if you're only there for a night you might prefer somewhere closer to the action. It's super though to have a pool for longer stays because the beach isn't too... more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Riad Zahra. The hotel was quiet, relaxing with very friendly staff, as we came to expect from other places in Morocco. The room was huge, but quite plainly decorated and furnished - decent standards for a 3* hotel. Everything was clean and there was a good power shower. The breakfasts were good, although... more

My wife and I recently returned from an 11 day trip in Morocco. We stayed exclusively in riads. Before I review the hotel, note that I have stayed at many high end hotels. I am rating this based on the fact that this is a budget, but very good, hotel. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This This is a great hotel- clean, well run, etc.... more

We have been locking for a Riad outside the Medina with a parking for our car, in order not to have to carry our luggage too far and based on reviews here booked the Riad Zahra. Reception staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a nice sea-view room, large and with a nice bathroom. It was so windy that... more

We have recently spent 3 nights in the Riad and felt really comfortable and welcomed. The couple who own the Riad are very friendly and helpful. They and other members of the hotel speak different languages (French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Catalán). The Swimming pool is super clean and great to do some laps. There are families with children but we... more

We stayed in Riad Zahra for two nights in May. For 800 dirham we got a small room with a view of the building next door. There were ants in the room, the toilet door didn't close properly, and the walk to the medina is quite far (20-25 minutes in that heat and wind). No air con or fan. It... more