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Reviews of Hôtel Riad Gnaoua 1 stars

89, Avenue Zerktouni, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#101 of 122 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is overcrowded

    The architectural planning of the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy

    Good value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    Well located hotel with good breakfast, friendly staff, Very clean.
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no elevator.

    Beautiful Moroccan style.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Stayed here for a week and everything was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing I can think of

    Breakfast on the roof terrace is probably one of my favourite things, but also there was always someone around to answer any questions I had, and everyone is so friendly and helpful. The central location in the medina was perfect for me.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    Be part of the action!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. We loved our room overlooking the street, but expect a bit of noise as part of the experience.

    Location was brilliant, right in the middle of the bustling Medina. comfy room with delicious, filling breakfast and warm, friendly staff looking after us.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    7.0
    Nice memories
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy at night till 1 am and in the morning a construction vehicle made even vibre the walls.

    Location, room, staff, breakfest, terrasse

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Good value nice rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to stay, easy to find in a good location and good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were all so nice and welcoming. A clean place to stay and a savory breakfast and meals are served there. For the location, it's top notch it's at the heart of the old medina.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    I enjoyed this cosy and characterful Riad in the heart of the Medina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower quite cold.

    Tall building with good views of the Medina. Get your own key to your room so it feels like a hotel (leave key at reception when you go out for the day) and superb breakfast where you choose tea or coffee. Coffee comes in a pot with separate milk (way better than in cafes!).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was okey. We asked for hair dryer and extra heating and we got it with no problem. Breakfast was good, we did enjoy it. It was raining a lot on the day that we came, so the place to eat breakfast was all wet. It was drops falling from the ceiling. Room had windows to medina, so during all night was very noisy. For the price it was okey.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff.. rooms lovely

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    7.0
    Would happily stay here again. Needs better photos, much more charming than it looks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very small. But the water was hot. It would be better to have a key to the front door also.

    Lovely light room with big windows. The terrace a breakfast were very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, spacious room with recently refurbished private bathroom. The reception staff were professional and to-the-point. Service staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast served was fresh, good quality and every time more than I was able to finish. I loved the location, and could open the windows for Essaouira's seaside air, and the sounds of the street down below. Centrally located, and safe. I could also safely leave my luggage before and after check-in. I can highly recommend this as a great option, well balanced between price and quality.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was warm rather than hot

    Staff were helpful, the room though a little small was comfortable. Breakfast on the roof terrace was good The communal areas were nicely furnished

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast staff rooms and location all excellent

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit noisy as it is located right in the main alley/street or pathway of the medina. A little bit outdated.

    Good location in the medina; clean room/bathroom;; comfortable room (two twin beds romom); staff was helpful when asked about directions and transportation.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff was so friendly and tried to make us feel good, I liked the rooftop however i didn’t have a window view from my room so I can’t tell about it, the only thing besides that is that the hotel was in the middle of a market which is full of people + it’s not a hotel to meet new people and connect with them but it’s more for chilling and resting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice top roof view over the street market
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a little bit noisy because of the street market

    Nice hotel in a popular location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the fact that some rooms are uncomfortable

    Everything about this place is good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Calme
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice breakfast and nice staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since this accomodations is located at one of the main streets in Essaouira's medina and our room had windows in that direction, it was noisy at night till 1 AM. If you ask for a interior room you should have no problem.

    The staff was very friendly and the guy at the front desk spoke English really well. The room was big enough, clean and prepare for us. The bathroom was in good condition, clean and perfect. Breakfast was amazing at the rooftop and we loved to stay at this riad.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The soap !!

    I like the atmosphere of the location.Comfortable room and good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The riad was nice and very things good but when we ask for a receipt of payment in English they refused stating its in French because English and French are the same. The receipt was for the Australian government... they do not read French there....

    Stayed in May 2024

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