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beautiful riad in central location within the medina but tucked away at the end of alley, which makes it quiet. Service from the staff are impeccable, especially under the care of Abdellah and Hakim. Got a lot of good local tips with a lot of sincerity. Tried dinner once and food is high quality with excellent presentation, and the waiter who served us was kind and courteous. The whole vibe is positive, and it's a place I would recommend to friends.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing! All good!

The incredible staff was truly the highlight of our experience at Riad Malaïka. Thank you Hakim and team!

Stayed in July 2025

It’s so pretty and modest! We loved every detail in it

Stayed in June 2025

The only challenging aspect was the shower was a bit low to wash my hair!

Beautiful riad in the centre of the Medina but in a quiet area, accessible to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful and every last detail had been thoroughly thought through.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

Everything: Location, atmosphere, staff, cleanliness, the delicious breakfast, the room decoration.

Stayed in June 2025

Like everything.. but a little fan in the room might help with air flow. Too windy and noisy to open the window.

Riad Malaika is centrally located inside the old town. The place is spotless and very tastefully decorated. The best part is the staff. They are so nice, well-mannered and helpful. They arranged a porter to help with my luggages to/from bus stop. I also had dinner there one night. Food was delicious. Overall it was a wonderful stay!

Stayed in June 2025

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Everything from start to finish. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, including when I lost an earring. They organised for somebody to wait for us when we arrived by taxi and organised a taxi to the airport. They gave us excellent local advice, from visits to food. There is a great attention to detail everywhere in the riad. The food for a small riad was exceptional from breakfast to dinner. Thank you very much for such a nice and efficient team.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing to dislike ! (Note that alcohol is not available - I think this may be normal for traditional small hotels in the medina; there are restaurants and rooftop bars close by that do serve excellent Moroccan wine and beer.)

This is an exceptionally well run hotel in a beautiful, atmospheric riyad, located in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Essaouira. Our room was great, with a spectacular tiled bathroom. Breakfasts were varied and really good. We also ate a delicious fish dinner there one evening. Nothing was too much trouble for the utterly charming staff. An absolute gem !

Stayed in May 2025

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The Riad is in an excellent location - central without any noise! It’s near lovely shops and restaurants, with only a short walk to the beach. The team were very welcoming, our host even helped us gain our bearings by annotating a map. A special mention to the kitchen team - the dinner and breakfasts were just delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful riad and very welcoming staff and management. Perfect location to visit Essaouira and most notably, the breakfasts were superb! We also booked a dinner at the riad one evening and it was absolutely delicious and one of our best meals in Morocco!

Stayed in April 2025

The open shower and low shower head is not easy to use.

Super clean, gorgeous place, friendly stuff, good food and would highly recommend for couples looking for a quiet and romantic stay.

Stayed in April 2025

It was the best place we have ever stayed. Not only the riad itself, the interior, the food, but the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, they always had an eye on every detail, and was very helpful. It worth to stay for dinner in the riad too, amazing flavours! The location is perfect, just in the middle of the medina, but in a quiet corner. The room is spacious, and always made clean. The bed is so comfortable. One small thing that was a bit bothering is the wifi, which was not stable at all, came and went in waves, but it is just a small technical issue.

Stayed in April 2025

Quietly located at a dead end alley, but yet in the heart of the Medina. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast

Stayed in April 2025

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Fabulous place to stay. A beautiful well-appointed riad with service and hospitality to match! Located in the medina, close to souks and restaurants, but in an alley away from all the din. Unlike some alleys that are dark and creepy, this one is not. As a solo female traveler, i felt safe. Room and bed were comfortable and breakfast was very good too. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed in April 2025

Because of the location, there is some noise because of all the local activity around it.

This is a comfortable Riad in the heart of the Medina surrounded by all that Essaouira has to offer. The facility is managed by Hakim and his friendly staff. They serve breakfast and dinner (by reservation).

Stayed in April 2025

We had a great stay at riad malika! It’s very welcoming and has a warm atmosphere. The manager Abdullah gave us great recommendations and took care of everything we needed. The breakfast was the best we had in Marokko and the dinner was also exceptional. We would def recommend to stay here if you visit essouira :)

Stayed in March 2025

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Everything. Great staff, food, rooftop and location

Stayed in February 2025

At mealtimes a table is allocated according to the size of the room you are staying in. We discovered that unfortunately this meant us taking our meals at a table in the room doubling as an office. We stayed in the hotel to eat one evening. The meal was lovely but we were alone in the room with a photocopier and a table covered in office work. The meal was not cheap and the occasion was spoilt by the lack of atmosphere. It was such a shame.

An attractive Riad with a clean, tiled bathroom, and a good double bed. Pleasant staff. The central courtyard has a beautiful water feature with scattered rose petals.

Stayed in March 2025

I absolutely loved this riad (and I have stayed in quite a few!). It is a lovely old building and very tastefully decorated. It is beautifully comfortable and clean. It has a nice, comfortable roof terrace, out of the wind. The breakfasts were delicious. The staff were very helpful. And its in a great location.

Stayed in February 2025

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This hidden gem is in a excellent location - quiet side street - yet central to everything. The room, although not large, was lovely and the beds very comfy. The staff were friendly and so helpful - nothing was too much trouble - everything arranged with a smile. Breakfast was delicious - and a great selection. We also ate there one evening - and had a very nice meal. Would highly recommend this Riad !

Stayed in February 2025

The location was great, the riad was beautiful and relaxing, and the breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in February 2025

The shower a bit hard to use without splashing on the floor but looked very nice

Great service and beautiful Riad. Breakfast was wonderful and the manager was very helpful. Pillows and bed very good

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing. It was perfect!

A truly delightful place to stay in a wonderful city. The staff, our bedroom, the breakfast, and the communal facilities were all superb. The location is perfect, very central but also very quiet. Some excellent small family-run Moroccan restaurants within a 2 minute walk. The rooms and communal spaces are very tastefully decorated and furnished, a perfect blend of tradition and luxury. The roof terrace is small but beautifully appointed. We will definitely return!

Stayed in February 2025

Early in the year so chilly at night, an extra blanket was provided so we were not cold at night but a small heater to take the chill off the room when you get out of the shower would have been great. To be fair, we did not ask for one so maybe there would have been one available to us.

Such a lovely riad in a great location, wonderful, friendly, helpful staff. The best dinner we had during our stay. We have stayed here before and will stay again!

Stayed in February 2025