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Riads in Essaouira

37 private riads in Essaouira: you rent the whole house, for up to 20 guests. Pool, roof terrace and minutes on foot to Place Moulay Hassan, checked one by one.

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The best riads in Essaouira

6 picks from our 37 riads, chosen on the guests' rating and on the facts: size, price per person, pool, distance.

  1. LES EMBRUNS D'ESSAOUIRA - MAISON Privée, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.7 · 128 reviewsBest rated€20 / person / night

    Bab Marrakech

    LES EMBRUNS D'ESSAOUIRA - MAISON Privée

    • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
    • No pool
    • Roof terrace
    • Breakfast available
    • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    A private house in the Essaouira medina, 800 metres from the beach. Les Embruns has three bedrooms with three shower rooms, a living room, a kitchen with an oven, a shared lounge, a barbecue and a terrace with a view over the town. A concierge service is on hand, breakfast is available, and a paid transfer from Essaouira-Mogador airport can be arranged.

    whole riad, per night, from €120

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  2. Riad Lailouza, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.6 · 117 reviewsFor a big group€21 / person / night

    Bab Marrakech

    Riad Lailouza

    • Sleeps 16 · 6 bedrooms
    • No pool
    • Roof terrace
    • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    Six private rooms for up to sixteen guests, 200 metres from the centre of Essaouira and 900 metres from the beach. Riad Lailouza has a shared lounge, a terrace with a barbecue and room service, and every room has its own shower room with toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast can be served, continental or halal, and a paid airport transfer is available.

    whole riad, per night, from €336

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  3. Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 8.6 · 25 reviewsLowest price per person€11 / person / night

    Bab Marrakech

    Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité

    • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
    • No pool
    • Roof terrace
    • 7 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 3 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    Four bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, 700 metres from the beach: a house to share at a small price per head. Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité also has a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge, and bikes and cars can be rented on site to explore the coast.

    whole riad, per night, from €85

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  4. Riad Callas, Souks, Essaouira★ 9 · 27 reviewsWith a pool€39 / person / night

    Souks

    Riad Callas

    • Sleeps 10 · 5 bedrooms
    • Private pool
    • Roof terrace
    • Hammam
    • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 7 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    The only riad with a pool among our Essaouira listings, and it looks out to sea. Riad Callas has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a hammam, a bar, a shared lounge, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace over the town. The beach is 600 metres away, and bikes and cars can be rented on site.

    whole riad, per night, from €390

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  5. Dar Maha Medina, Skala, Essaouira★ 8.7 · 98 reviewsClosest to the centre€28 / person / night

    Skala

    Dar Maha Medina

    • Sleeps 10 · 3 bedrooms
    • No pool
    • Roof terrace
    • 3 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 5 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    In the Skala district, three minutes on foot from Place Moulay Hassan and 500 metres from the beach, Dar Maha Medina is one of the most central of our Essaouira riads. Each unit has a kitchen with a fridge, a hob and a toaster, and a shower room with toiletries and a hairdryer. The house has a sunny terrace, and hiking, fishing and snorkelling are possible nearby.

    whole riad, per night, from €281

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  6. Jennat El Mossafir-Riad privé avec services maison entière, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9.5 · 61 reviewsTop of the range€32 / person / night

    Mellah

    Jennat El Mossafir-Riad privé avec services maison entière

    • Sleeps 10 · 6 bedrooms
    • No pool
    • Roof terrace
    • Breakfast available
    • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
    • 4 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop
    Why we picked it

    A whole riad with services, 200 metres from the market square. Jennat El Mossafir has a sunny terrace with a barbecue, a bar and a shared lounge. The rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, and some have a sitting area and their own terrace or patio. The Othello garden is 600 metres away, with golf, horse riding and windsurfing nearby.

    whole riad, per night, from €319

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Our riads in Essaouira

  • 1 square = 1 bedroom
  • Pool in the courtyard
  • Dashed line = roof terrace

37 riads

Dar Tranquille, Souks, Essaouira★ 8.1 · 209 reviews€19 / person / night

Souks

Dar Tranquille

  • Sleeps 20 · 7 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam
  • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 7 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €387

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LES EMBRUNS D'ESSAOUIRA - MAISON Privée, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.7 · 128 reviewsBest rated€20 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

LES EMBRUNS D'ESSAOUIRA - MAISON Privée

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

A private house in the Essaouira medina, 800 metres from the beach. Les Embruns has three bedrooms with three shower rooms, a living room, a kitchen with an oven, a shared lounge, a barbecue and a terrace with a view over the town. A concierge service is on hand, breakfast is available, and a paid transfer from Essaouira-Mogador airport can be arranged.

whole riad, per night, from €120

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Riad Lailouza, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.6 · 117 reviewsFor a big group€21 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Riad Lailouza

  • Sleeps 16 · 6 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

Six private rooms for up to sixteen guests, 200 metres from the centre of Essaouira and 900 metres from the beach. Riad Lailouza has a shared lounge, a terrace with a barbecue and room service, and every room has its own shower room with toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast can be served, continental or halal, and a paid airport transfer is available.

whole riad, per night, from €336

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Charmant riad pour familles ou groupes - Dar Mama, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.5 · 108 reviews€13 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Charmant riad pour familles ou groupes - Dar Mama

  • Sleeps 12 · 6 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 2 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €158

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Essaouira wood house, Souks, Essaouira★ 8.8 · 106 reviews€18 / person / night

Souks

Essaouira wood house

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 8 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 6 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €106

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La casa de Oasis, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 8.8 · 99 reviews€18 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

La casa de Oasis

  • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 11 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €147

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Dar Maha Medina, Skala, Essaouira★ 8.7 · 98 reviewsClosest to the centre€28 / person / night

Skala

Dar Maha Medina

  • Sleeps 10 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 3 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 5 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

In the Skala district, three minutes on foot from Place Moulay Hassan and 500 metres from the beach, Dar Maha Medina is one of the most central of our Essaouira riads. Each unit has a kitchen with a fridge, a hob and a toaster, and a shower room with toiletries and a hairdryer. The house has a sunny terrace, and hiking, fishing and snorkelling are possible nearby.

whole riad, per night, from €281

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Riad Petite Rêverie, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.7 · 81 reviews€48 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Riad Petite Rêverie

  • Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 1 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €290

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Dar Janarose, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9 · 81 reviews€18 / person / night

Mellah

Dar Janarose

  • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 5 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €143

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RYAD DES NOMADES, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 8.6 · 80 reviews€44 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

RYAD DES NOMADES

  • Sleeps 10 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 2 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €438

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Jennat El Mossafir-Riad privé avec services maison entière, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9.5 · 61 reviewsTop of the range€32 / person / night

Mellah

Jennat El Mossafir-Riad privé avec services maison entière

  • Sleeps 10 · 6 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

A whole riad with services, 200 metres from the market square. Jennat El Mossafir has a sunny terrace with a barbecue, a bar and a shared lounge. The rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, and some have a sitting area and their own terrace or patio. The Othello garden is 600 metres away, with golf, horse riding and windsurfing nearby.

whole riad, per night, from €319

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Dar Ferran, Souks, Essaouira★ 8.6 · 66 reviews€288 / person / night

Souks

Dar Ferran

  • Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €1,728

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Maison de vacances avec vue mer, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9.3 · 51 reviews€22 / person / night

Mellah

Maison de vacances avec vue mer

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 5 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €131

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Dar Azam, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9 · 35 reviews€14 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Dar Azam

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 1 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €83

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Riad Callas, Souks, Essaouira★ 9 · 27 reviewsWith a pool€39 / person / night

Souks

Riad Callas

  • Sleeps 10 · 5 bedrooms
  • Private pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam
  • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 7 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

The only riad with a pool among our Essaouira listings, and it looks out to sea. Riad Callas has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a hammam, a bar, a shared lounge, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace over the town. The beach is 600 metres away, and bikes and cars can be rented on site.

whole riad, per night, from €390

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Riad Casa Océan, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9.2 · 25 reviews€25 / person / night

Mellah

Riad Casa Océan

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €150

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Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 8.6 · 25 reviewsLowest price per person€11 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité

  • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 7 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop
Why we picked it

Four bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, 700 metres from the beach: a house to share at a small price per head. Riad Medina Charme et Sérénité also has a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge, and bikes and cars can be rented on site to explore the coast.

whole riad, per night, from €85

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Maison Beldi Essaouira, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.2 · 23 reviews€22 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Maison Beldi Essaouira

  • Sleeps 7 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 11 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 2 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €155

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Riad Latifa, Souks, Essaouira★ 9.6 · 22 reviews€12 / person / night

Souks

Riad Latifa

  • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • No roof terrace
  • 7 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €98

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Riad Les Trois Marins, Mellah, Essaouira★ 7.8 · 23 reviews€30 / person / night

Mellah

Riad Les Trois Marins

  • Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €178

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Dar Houria Medina riad comfort tradition Breakfast, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 7.6 · 22 reviews€15 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Dar Houria Medina riad comfort tradition Breakfast

  • Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam · Breakfast available
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 1 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €91

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Riad d'exception vue mer au coeur de la médina Essaouira - Mandji Dream, Mellah, Essaouira★ 7.9 · 21 reviews€25 / person / night

Mellah

Riad d'exception vue mer au coeur de la médina Essaouira - Mandji Dream

  • Sleeps 10 · 5 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €246

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Authentic Riad - Sea View & Rooftop Spa, Mellah, Essaouira★ 9.2 · 15 reviews€15 / person / night

Mellah

Authentic Riad - Sea View & Rooftop Spa

  • Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • No roof terrace
  • 8 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 6 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €118

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Authentic Boho PRIVATE Riad- Rooftop Ocean view, Fireplace & High-speed Internet, Mellah, Essaouira★ 8.8 · 14 reviews€93 / person / night

Mellah

Authentic Boho PRIVATE Riad- Rooftop Ocean view, Fireplace & High-speed Internet

  • Sleeps 6 · 5 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 5 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €556

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La Douiria Essaouira Medina, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 10 · 10 reviews€48 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

La Douiria Essaouira Medina

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €288

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Riad l'Ecume Blanche d'Essaouira, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.3 · 6 reviews€17 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Riad l'Ecume Blanche d'Essaouira

  • Sleeps 9 · 5 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €151

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Maison de Vacance Dar Latifa, Souks, Essaouira★ 6.2 · 5 reviews€16 / person / night

Souks

Maison de Vacance Dar Latifa

  • Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam · Breakfast available
  • 8 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 6 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €98

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Beldi chic & calme, patio végétalisé et terrasse, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 9.3 · 3 reviews€25 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Beldi chic & calme, patio végétalisé et terrasse

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 11 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €151

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Maison Madina, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira★ 6 · 4 reviews€15 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Maison Madina

  • Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 10 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 2 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €92

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La Baraka, Mellah, Essaouira€9 / person / night

Mellah

La Baraka

  • Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 11 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €54

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Manzelle, Kasbah, Essaouira€15 / person / night

Kasbah

Manzelle

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • No roof terrace
  • 2 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from le parking du port, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €90

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Riad Miel et Cannelle, Bab Marrakech, Essaouira€19 / person / night

Bab Marrakech

Riad Miel et Cannelle

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 11 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 3 min from Bab Marrakech, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €113

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Riad Dar Rih in der Medina mit privater Terrasse, Skala, Essaouira€19 / person / night

Skala

Riad Dar Rih in der Medina mit privater Terrasse

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 8 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €113

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Dar Qawi - Riad privé, rooftop & plage à 5 min, Souks, Essaouira€28 / person / night

Souks

Dar Qawi - Riad privé, rooftop & plage à 5 min

  • Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 6 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €168

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Riad l'Oasis - Riad entièrement privatisé - Petit-déjeuner inclus, Mellah, Essaouira€41 / person / night

Mellah

Riad l'Oasis - Riad entièrement privatisé - Petit-déjeuner inclus

  • Sleeps 7 · 3 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 9 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €288

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Luxurious Riad on the ocean, Souks, Essaouira€51 / person / night

Souks

Luxurious Riad on the ocean

  • Sleeps 10 · 6 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam · Breakfast available
  • 8 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 6 min from Bab Doukkala, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €508

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Calara tobi Luxury Riad Medina Premium Comfort SeaView Rooftop, Souks, Essaouira€86 / person / night

Souks

Calara tobi Luxury Riad Medina Premium Comfort SeaView Rooftop

  • Sleeps 14 · 7 bedrooms
  • No pool
  • Roof terrace
  • Hammam · Breakfast available
  • 4 min on foot to Place Moulay Hassan
  • 4 min from Bab Sbaâ, where taxis stop

whole riad, per night, from €1,200

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Starting prices per night for the whole riad, seen for a 3-night stay in March 2027. Your price depends on your dates and is shown before you book.

Riad or hotel in Essaouira?

A riad is a traditional house in the medina, built around an inner courtyard; the name comes from the Arabic word for garden. From the lane you only see a door. Inside, the rooms open onto the patio and stairs lead up to the roof terrace.

Compared with a hotel, a riad puts you inside the old town, with more character and far fewer rooms. The other side: rooms are often smaller, sound carries around the courtyard, there are stairs and rarely a lift, and cars cannot reach the door.

Renting the whole riad removes most of those drawbacks: no other guests around the patio, the roof terrace for your group alone, and a price per person that drops with every bed you fill. In Essaouira, that comes to about €21 per person per night at the median.

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Renting a whole riad in Essaouira

What it costs

A whole riad in Essaouira starts at €54 a night. The median is €151 a night for the house, which comes to about €21 per person when every bed is used.

The more of you there are, the cheaper each night gets: the price is for the house, not per head. The badge on each photo shows the price per person with the riad full.

How big a riad you need

19 riads sleep up to 6, 14 sleep 7 to 10 and 4 take 11 guests or more. The largest sleeps 20.

Each riad has its small plan: one square per bedroom around the courtyard. Count the squares before you look at the photos.

Pool, roof terrace, breakfast

Pools are rare in the medina of Essaouira: only 1 of our riads has one. The roof terrace is the place to be: 34 of 37 riads have one.

11 riads serve breakfast in the house. Ask the host when you book.

Getting there

Cars do not drive into the narrow lanes of the medina. Every card gives the gate where taxis drop you and the walk from there, plus the minutes on foot to Place Moulay Hassan.

32 of our riads are 10 minutes or less on foot to Place Moulay Hassan.

Questions

How many riads can you rent whole in Essaouira?

We list 37 riads in Essaouira that rent as a whole house, for 2 to 20 guests.

How much is a riad in Essaouira per night?

From €54 a night for the whole house, €151 at the median, or about €21 per person with every bed taken.

Which riads in Essaouira have a pool?

1 of our 37 riads have a pool. Tick "With a pool" above the list to see only them.

How far are the riads from Place Moulay Hassan?

The median walk is 9 minutes, and 32 riads are 10 minutes or less away. Each card gives the exact time.

Is it better to stay in a riad or a hotel in Essaouira?

A riad puts you inside the medina, with more character and a roof terrace; a hotel offers larger rooms, a lift and a door you can reach by car. For a group, a whole riad also brings the price per person down: about €21 per night at the median in Essaouira.

Can you drink alcohol in a riad?

It depends on the riad. Some hold a licence and serve wine and beer, many do not. If it matters to your group, ask the host before you book.