Once you find the location in the middle of the medina, the staff is real nice and very attentive to serve you. The house has a certain charme, all this thiny little marocanian decor around, once they will have a real air/conditon build in, it would become a perfect option also for Europeans to stay closely with the local culture. more

I traveled as an American woman alone to Essaouira to attend the 2009 Gnawa Music Festival. After having read wonderful things about this riad on the internet, I booked a room, crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. I was not disappointed... The rooms were beautifully appointed and comfortable. The location was convenient, in the center of the medina.... more

My stay at the Riad Lotus O marine was more than I could have asked for. My boyfriend and I spent the best time ever. The place is a gem in the heart of Essaouira. Be prepared to eat the top notch cuisine at the restaurant Samar Kand. Also the rooms are tastefully decorated. The director Farid Malaoui and his... more

i was stunned by the style and beauty of each room it takes you into a world of peace and soul nourishment. Not only was the sevice superb but also the food delicious. i really wanted to keep this Riad as a secret just for myself to be able to stay anytime i want to and change rooms every night... more

We stayed last month at the Riad Watier in Essaouira, when we found RIAD LOTUS O MARINE down a side street, off one of the main shopping roads. We instantly fell in love with its stylish decor of the delightful sitting area and their Samar Kand restaurant menu, that we decided to have the same evening dinner and cocktails at... more

This is the best hotel experience we have ever had. The pictures on the web site speak for themselves when it comes to the unique rooms and wonderful roof terrace. The restaurant of the hotel is the best in the town. The skills of the chef is on par with any great chef in New York or London. But the... more

We stayed here last week. The hotel is like a litle hidden gem down a side street off one of the main shopping roads. The restaurant is on the ground floor with the reception desk at the top of the stairs on the first. Next to that is a delightful sitting area. All the rooms are decorated in the "Lotus"... more

From the moment you walk into this riad, it's a visual treat. The leopard print carpet, zebra skin chairs and dramatic beaded light that drops two floors are just a few details that make this art deco style riad so distinct. The rooms are luxuriously comfortable, well equipped with DVD players, Bang and Olufsen speakers and are strikingly beautiful. The... more

OMG beautiful place i don't know where to start to describe this fantastic trip.The room was nice and clean the view amazing. The manager Mister Fareed is great very classy guy and very professional (funny to); he took really good care of us. Thank you Mister Fareed ! The food is to die for, we ate every night i tought... more