28, Impasse Moulay Ismaîl, 44 000 Essaouira, Morocco
#45 of 122 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 164 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 August 2025
Natascha
GermanyThere was only a thin curtain in the bathroom, and the window directly faced another house with a rooftop terrace. In the evenings, people who live in that house were on the terrace and could see into both our room and the bathroom. For privacy and comfort, a thicker curtain or better window covering would have been appreciated.
Our stay at this beautiful dar, located in the heart of the Medina, was truly enjoyable. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, making us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The property was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated with great attention to detail. We would not hesitate to recommend this dar to others. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Andrew
United KingdomSmall showers. Better not visit Essaouira if you are allergic to cats.
Sumptuous breakfasts with delicious fresh fruits, airy quiet rooms, tasteful decor, close to the main shopping streets. Essential to have a superior room with exterior windows.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
David
South AfricaThe shower didn't have a curtain, meaning the bathroom and bathmat got soaked every time we showered.
Beautiful hotel in a surprisingly quiet location. Great breakfast each morning and many other eating options only a short walk away.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Aymeric
CanadaFarther away of main attractions of the Medina(from 10 to 30min), felt like a bit out the the touristic center of the Medina
Great Ryad, great host, great room. The host is adorable and here to give a lot of advice which really improved our stay. The hotel is close to a door of the Medina which is convenient if you plan to go out of the Medina during the evening.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Natasha
United KingdomBreakfast didn’t start until 9am which we felt was a little late.
Conveniently located. Defo get the wow factor when you walk in. Very beautiful. Host super friendly. Comfy bed.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Kristina
SwedenCozy place, pleasant staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Id_13
LithuaniaOld plumbing. View from the window. Water pressure. Steep stairs, but that's the case in almost all riads.
This is a very quiet place with very friendly and nice staff. Cozy. You can drink tea or coffee right away. A place to relax in the noisy medina. Delicious and big breakfast. Beautifully decorated rooms. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Sharmila
United StatesNoisy outside, late into the night.
Lovely property, inside the Medina.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Maryellen
United StatesNothing major, shower head leaked, and bathroom was small.
Nice atmosphere, comfortable bed, linens, and great breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Ferdinando
ItalyExcellent hotel with excellent staff. Very nice and clean rooms, in a very tranquille area in the old town. Staff very nice and helpful, I had a great stay, thank you!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Kirsty
United KingdomWould be difficult to find initially but arranged airport transfer with the hotel and someone guided us there
Beautiful, staff very friendly, good breakfast. Left blankets and portable radiators to stay warm in the night. WiFi worked well in the room
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Bernadette
IrelandA little difficult to locate.
The interior style of the building was fantastic. Staff very friendly. Excellent breakfast 👌
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Jari
NetherlandsStaff went out of their way to help us! Quiet place inside the medina. Would really recommend!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Christine
BelgiumPleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and the fast handling of our booking. We were offered a very nice breakfast.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Kath
United KingdomStairs to rooms - if you had mobility issues. However the staff carried our cases
Great location. Lovely airy room
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Neema
United KingdomBeautiful characterful stunning property and super friendly staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Gideon
United StatesThe Riad was beautifully designed, it was clean and in a great location. All the staff was friendly and helpful. Oussama and Muhammad went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Both were so pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Yahya
SpainI recently stayed at Riad Dar Liouba in Essaouira during my holiday, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! Everything about this place exceeded my expectations. Oussama and Hamza were incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Their hospitality made me feel truly at home. The riad itself is stunning—a beautifully maintained traditional Moroccan house with so much character. Every corner of the house is charming . The location is also perfect , right in the heart of Essaouira’s medina, making it easy to explore the city. I can’t recommend Riad Liouba enough for anyone visiting Essaouira. It’s a gem that combines comfort, beauty, and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Frank
IrelandNothing
Really great people who run this business. Friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Vikki
United KingdomVery little water pressure in shower. Roof wasn’t clean (maybe we were out of season for the roof?)
Beautiful and charming. Amazing breakfast spot. Spacious room.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Niklas
GermanyThe interior was very nice and aesthetic. The rooms where clean and breakfast was delicious
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Beth
United StatesIn addition to having a very comfortable and clean room, staff made us feel like home. They were most helpful and easy to work with, helping us navigate a number of transportation issues faced throughout our stay. They were the best!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Belinda
AustraliaThe service was excellent. We forgot to include breakfast but they gave it to us anyway. Really lovely stay.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Hemming
United KingdomSuch a beautiful place to stay! We loved being right in the thick of it in the medina. Rooms were spotlessly clean, bright and airy. The whole vibe of the hotel is lovely - peaceful and beautiful. Breakfasts were delicious too. The hotel staff were really helpful with airport transfers and suggestions for where to eat. Thank you!
Stayed in October 2024
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