We booked the apartment with the idea of cooking, however just to note that you need to buy food from souks which can make it more challenging so we ended up eating most food out. Therefore didn’t fully use the utensils in the kitchen so can not comment on quality.

We booked the apartment and it is huge with a beautiful large balcony. Soufian was so welcoming, giving us amazing tips for essaouira and looking after our luggage post checkout in our final day. The breakfasts were superb.

Stayed in August 2025

none

very beautiful riad, clean, location is excellent

Stayed in August 2025

The design of the Riad

Stayed in August 2025

Very nice stay, the apartment was super comfortable, breakfast was delicious and the staff was always kind and available.

Stayed in August 2025

Unconventional tips from the staff to explore the city was a great plus. The room was excellent: comfortable, large and with a great view

Stayed in August 2025

can't complain

the staffs are amazing especially Soufian and Fatima very polite and helpful also the place is clean and in good location

Stayed in August 2025

I appreciated the friendly staff. the calm in the evening. the comfortable bed and the traditional breakfast. 10/10

Stayed in July 2025

If you don't like cats, then you should be aware that there are 100s in Essaouira. We sat outside a restaurant to eat, and a male cat sprayed the table leg - and my leg! I also advise not wearing flip-flops when walking around as there is regularly cat poo in the ground. This is not a reflection on Chems Bleu, just an observation on Essaouira.

The apartment is located in the next alley to Chem Bleu riad providing private space for a family to relax. Easy access to the local shops, restaurants and souk. The kitchen had everything we needed, with a big fridge to keep your drinks cold. There is no air conditioning, but the windows open to an ocean breeze, and there was a cool morning mist Be aware that there are 2 flights of stairs to the apartment door, and then the apartment is spread over 3 floors. If you want a rooftop terrace and view, then you need to be fit enough for the stairs! Breakfast in the riad each morning was generous and tasty, including omelette, pastries, fresh bread, yoghurt, mint tea, coffee, and orange juice. This is brought to your table and keeps coming until there is no more room on the table! The accommodation was good and the host is kind.

Stayed in July 2025

Once you enter Chems Bleu are you treated with the upmost warmth and hospitality. We came for couples time and our stay was excellent thanks to the incredible caring staff. We received wonderful recommendations that made our experience of Essaouira so special. The property itself is beautiful and peaceful. We had a lovely view of the ocean and spent a lot of time enjoying the balcony and room. The breakfast each morning was delicious and filling. Someone was always checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. We were sad to leave and dream to return.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful riad, friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in July 2025

Some difficulties and lack of responsiveness pre-trip, but it was a very busy weekend for them and everything worked out just fine. Without the staff’s generous assistance, we would’ve had trouble hoisting luggage up and down stairs to room. (But no worries because they did assist!) Might be a bit pricey compared to other riads.

We enjoyed every moment and memory spent and made at Chems Bleu. The staff was incredibly kind, courteous, professional, helpful. We especially enjoyed breakfast with great food and good conversation about life and the world, thanks to Sophian. Lived our balcony, where we relaxed solo and with friends, and which offered a lively view of walkway below and vast, lovely view overlooking Medina and ocean beyond.

Stayed in June 2025

That we couldn't stay longer.

A magical place, the most kind and helpful people. The room was extremely clean, beautiful and spatious. The location was perfect for visiting the Medina yet situated in a quiet corner with a stunning view from the terrace. Highly recomended,the best accomodation we had in Morocco. Thank you very much for this experience and we hope to be back some day.

Stayed in July 2025

We had an amazing time at Chems Bleu. The staff is extremely professional, very careful and nice. The riad is very beautiful and clean. They serve tea any time of the day and the breakfast was typical Morrocan food, delicious. The location is great.

Stayed in July 2025

Very light and airy Riad, comfortable rooms, lovely staff, very nice breakfast that was changing each day! Soufiane was very kind and friendly, the owner is also lovely. Very well located. Will definitely come back!

Stayed in June 2025

Hospitality, convenience, excellent facilities.

Stayed in June 2025

- the room was tiny and we didn’t have much room for our stuff but I guess that is normal considering we were in a riad

- central location - friendly staff

Stayed in June 2025

I was a little warm without air conditioning (visited during May), but everything else was super

Beautiful property, peaceful, and lovely staff. I really enjoyed the mint tea on arrival (on the terrace!) and view of the sea. Very nice location in walking distance to the seafront. The breakfast was my favourite during my 10 day trip to Morocco.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing really, but the lighting in the bathroom (for shaving) might have been a little brighter. A very minor ponit.

Perfect accommodation, centrally located in the Medina, but moment from the beach. Staff went out of their way to help in every way. The breakfast was lovely and very substantial. A great place to stay.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing we could complain about.

The highlight of our Morocco trip, Chems Bleu is just the best. The staff is so helpful and sweet, Souf even saw that it was my partner's birthday when we booked the place and surprised her with a cake and candle during breakfast. Location is great (many cats near the entrance which is great since we love cats) and they help you so much especially if it s your first time in Essaouira. Stay here and you'll have the best trip!

Stayed in May 2025

Outstanding and beautiful Riad. Amazing staff. Best of the whole trip.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful riad in the heart of medina. Great staff, delicious breakfast, cosy and light room. Beautiful ancient decor. Everything looked like on the pictures.

Stayed in April 2025

Kindness of the staff. I enquired about laundry and a very kind and attentive staff member offered to do my laundry … for free (even though I was happy to pay). I’ve never come across this before in my travels.

Stayed in May 2025

It would have been nice to have tea/coffee making facilities in the room

The room and view

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Lovely breakfast served by Soufian and Fatima

Stayed in April 2025