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Riad Al Zahia: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
4 Rue Mohammed Diuri (Skala de la Kasbah) | Medina, Essaouira 40000, Morocco
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Riad Al Zahia
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“wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Our stay at this hotel was great. The Riad is very clean, heaten(!) and the staff friendly. Essaouira is a beautiful little town, and this Riad reflects it perfectly. Mainly the breakfast on the rooftop was great! Unfortunately we stayed only one night.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Relax and enjoy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012 via mobile

This hotel is really good. I will be back as soon as posible!! And very good staff.
I had enyoy every second because there are a lot of things to do!! I sincerely recommend that special and magic hotel

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Riad Al Zahia”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Well situated in Essaouira close to all the restaurants and shops the Riad has a good ambience and is quite attractive. However we did not have a great experience when we stayed there..

The first bedroom we stayed in was hot and very air less at night and we found it difficult to sleep in. I suspect in the Summer it only gets worse. We found that the bed sheets were dirty and had not been changed. The " patron" was not apologetic for the state of the sheets and after some discussion we managed to move to a larger room for a small increase in price. Unfortuately during the next day there was building works being carried on next door so the room was not quiet.

Fom our experience we would not recommend this Riad to friends

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ra'anana, Israel
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“welcoming riad, Very well located...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

When you enter the riad you receive a very welcoming and homely feel. There are fresh flowers everywhere and a big bottle of water and mini chocolate sweets in the room.
The ground floor is tastefully decorated. Free wireless Internet was accessible from the room .Big breakfast is serve on the roof in nice Moroccan Dishes. The owner is very kind. The Riad Very well located, in the medina not far from the harbor and the bastion.

We would recommend this riad, it’s a great place in Essaouira

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“They know how to run a guest house!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

One of the best things about staying at this Riad was that we were bumped up from our room to the best room in the house. It came as a beautiful surprise and we were so pleased - thank you so much!

Apart from that, the riad itself is beautiful and charming. The place is decorated with vintage posters, the rooms downstairs have games for families. Breakfast can either be served to your room or eaten down stairs - we always ate downstairs as it was so lovely!

We found that everyone in the riad had a respectful and knowledgeable approach. This, we found can sometimes make all the difference when you're in an unfamiliar place. The professional nature of everyone there is second to none - a very smooth operation! We were given lots of information on where to go for dinner, how to make our way back to the riad and were even given free maps of Essaouria.

The riad itself is well located and once inside its very easy to navigate even in the dark. There are sensor lights along the stairs and a light at the bottom of the stairs was always kept on.

I would highly recommend this place - and a tip to all those who do end up staying: there's a restaurant called Ramzy's near the riad that serves cold beer late into the night - definitely worth popping in!

Enjoy!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4 Rue Mohammed Diuri (Skala de la Kasbah) | Medina, Essaouira 40000, Morocco
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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Essaouira
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #25 of 75 hotels in Essaouira
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Riad Al Zahia is one of the best places to spend a few days in Essaouira, with friends, on family or in couple Essaouira has lots to offer, to visit and to see, and Riad AL Zahia has the best location to explore it all.We have all kind of rooms for everybody doubles, triples, twins and family rooms, all rooms are different styled, cossy and very confortable, average big and high roof with its private bathrooms.We have a lovely terrasse where you can have your breakfast admiring the beautifull Ocean and the wonderful roofs of the medina, like a tale!!Book your tickets now, Essaouira is waiting for you, be very welcome!! ... more   less 
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