In the heart of Medina, Riad Al Madina offers a tranquil oasis. Unwind with a massage at the on-site spa, indulge in meals at La Scala restaurant, and connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room. The rooftop terrace invites you to take in panoramic views while sipping coffee or reading from the library.
Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Taros - 3 min walk
Mandala Society - 2 min walk
Cafe Marrakech - 3 min walk
Dar Baba Restaurant & More - 1 min walk
Café De France - 2 min walk
About this property
Riad Al Madina
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad Al Madina. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and La Scala serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
Languages
Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 1 PM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Off-site parking nearby (MAD 17 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Private beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1871
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Picnic area
Library
Television in common areas
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
Dining
La Scala - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Mogador - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MAD 60 for adults and MAD 60 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 200 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 17 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Al Madina
Riad Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Madina
Riad Al Madina Hotel Essaouira
Riad Al Madina Riad
Riad Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Al Madina Riad Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Al Madina offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Al Madina does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Al Madina?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Al Madina?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Al Madina.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Al Madina?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 200 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Al Madina?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 1 PM.
What is there to do at Riad Al Madina and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, horseback riding, and windsurfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a Turkish bath and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Al Madina?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, La Scala.
What's the area around Riad Al Madina like?
Riad Al Madina is in Medina, a short 4-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 6 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.
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Riad Al Madina Reviews
Reviews
8,0
Very good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,2/10
Staff & service
6,8/10
Amenities
7,6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
04 February 2025
Clean practical hotel
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 February 2025
10/10 review
3 nights of sheer enjoyment. Good food and service. Thanks especially to Kawter who takes huge pride in the Riad and encourages guests to come back.
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
02 December 2024
What an amazing Hotel with Old world Moroccan charm. All the staff are super friendly and go out of their way to help. Was given a choice of rooms at check in. Nice Breakfast in the morning.
Justin Gervet
Justin Gervet, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
04 December 2023
Lovely hotel, good food, live music sometimes
Savita
10/10 Exceptional
02 May 2023
We have stayed many times and love the place for its efficient and friendly staff and the original Moroccan decoration and style.
Robert
Robert, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 May 2024
Inaccurate rating and description of property. The room and fittings tired and more befitting for backpackers on a hippie trail.
Basic amenities missing, no power sockets or heating during this cold May.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
06 August 2022
The property was too small for a decent Riad, the room was small and the shower was awful. dirty towels. Very disappointing.
Mustapha
Mustapha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 February 2025
Sentralt.
Nydelig Riad. Grei takterrasse. Flott og hjelpsom betjening. Midt i gamlebyen (Medina-en).
Begynner å bli litt slitt.
Kim Are Kold
Kim Are Kold, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 February 2025
TOM
TOM, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 February 2025
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
04 February 2025
En Riad med traditioner
Meget imødekommende service. Skønne værelser, der er meget forskellige. Morgenmaden kunne være bedre.
Helen
Helen, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2024
Marcus
Marcus, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
06 October 2024
Thorsten
Thorsten, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 August 2024
El alojamiento bonito, tiene un restaurante donde se come muy bien y a buen precio, y dispone de habitaciones sencillas pero prácticas. Pero la limpieza de la habitación daba que desear. Las sabanas y toallas no se pasaban por lejía, estaban manchadas. No se barría o fregaba bajo la cama y la cantidad de polvo y pelusas que tenia el cabezal de la cama era de no haberlo limpiado en años. Si se centraran en la limpieza de las habitaciones el alojamiento mejoraría mucho.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
09 August 2024
Établissement pas entretenu. La terrasse est maculée de fientes de mouettes.
Chambre non entretenue. Dommage car le personnel est sympathique.
Pascal
Pascal, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 June 2024
Gern wieder!
Fatiha
Fatiha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Excellent lieu de séjour.
Excellent accueil. Le Riad est charmant, la cuisine excellente et les hôtes très sympathiques.
MYRIAM
MYRIAM, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
08 August 2023
Le Riad est magnifique, la partie pas encore rénovée laisse à désiré.
( c’est un lieu agréable et authentique).
Latifa
Latifa, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
28 July 2022
Établissement vieillissant qui demande du rafraîchissement, du renouvellement dans ses équipements et du nettoyage.
Cependant il est très bien situé.
Magali
Magali, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2022
I enjoyed my stay at this riad, the atmosphere was great and the look of the place beautiful to look at, also the employee friendly
Rachid
Rachid, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
09 March 2020
ontbijt is al jaren hezelfde, beetje beperkt, warm water soms op in de ochtend, dan maar niet douchen, verder schoon maar oud en muffig
Verified traveller
14-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 December 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
09 October 2019
Beau ryad mais décevant
Tres jolies chambres mais odeurs humidité gênantes
Pour les massages très chers et vous pouvez trouver bien mieux pour beaucoup moins cher.
Réservations massages oubliés ou non transmises....forfait non respecté...enfin le massage en lui même correct.
Pour les chambres, aspirateur inconnu ....
Alfonso
Alfonso, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 June 2019
Chambre assez sombre (1 seule petite fenêtre sur cour).
Restaurant proposant un menu chaque soir (pour 12€) cuisine excellente.
WIFI un peu défaillant dans la chambre.
Michel
Michel, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
16 April 2017
À éviter on vous demande payer une taxe au départ
Le personnel a demandé une taxe à la fin de séjour de je ne sais pas quoi j'ai tellement honte d'offrir cette réservation à mes proches, j'ai payé cher par rapport au prix qu'on peut avoir sur place pour des Ryades du même niveau mais le couple n'a pas eu le petit déjeuner pour les deux jours de réservation la première fois parce que c'est trop tard à 5min près la deuxième fois c'était trop tôt, mais la taxe de je ne sais pas quoi c'est la mauvaise surprise Ryades A ÉVITER parce que le personnel n'est pas à la heureur ou peut être sélectif