Reviews of Riad Bab Essaouira
35 Derb Abd Errahmane Edakhil, 40000 Essaouira, Morocco

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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had breakfast at the roof top terrace and the view was amazing, The location is in the middle of medina. The owner family who used to live there is doing everything by themself. Simo helped us many times during our stay, I can't thank you enough.
Nothing much. The tunnel before getting the Riad is little dark in the night but not at all dangerous. It was ok to walk by mother and 7 years old.
Many thanks 🌹 A real chance meeting you. We are all looking forward having this privilege again. ps/the security in Essaouira and Riad Bab Essaouira is perfect ans there is no " tunnel " my friends 🤣 but a small lane or " douar " in arab as no big boulevard in the all medina but only small streets. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Many thanks 🌹 A real chance meeting you. We are all looking forward having this privilege again. ps/the security in Essaouira and Riad Bab Essaouira is perfect ans there is no " tunnel " my friends 🤣 but a small lane or " douar " in arab … Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay, Simo and his family were very accommodating and helped us find everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious and the Riad is very clean and cozy!
Many thanks 🌹 A real chance having you Home. Looking forward meeting you again and maybe too in our other riad in Marrakech,the Riad Dar Najat which should also enchant you. Cheers. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe love the amazing hospitality of the host. He was very helpful and informative.
He could make a sign age outside the small passage to be able to easily locate the property.
Thanks indeed for the kind review 🌹 A real chance having you Home. ps;a part of the google map link and that we kindly propose to every guests to meet closeby on the big square Moulay Hassan to take them smoothly to bab essaouira for the ones not comfortable with google map & old town..the guest is pretty right and we already asked the autority the right to have a new panel to help our fellow travellers to find the place in an even more comfortable way,it should be effective in the near future. Yours faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Thanks indeed for the kind review 🌹 A real chance having you Home. ps;a part of the google map link and that we kindly propose to every guests to meet closeby on the big square Moulay Hassan to take them smoothly to bab essaouira for the o… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSimo and his sister are super hosts! They gave us a very friendly welcome. For breakfast they made fresh squeezed delicious orange juice. They warmed our coffee cups and gave us eggs without salt. Just the way we like it. The room is cozy and very quiet. The Riad is very clean. They changed our towels every day. Unfortunately we couldn’t spend much time on the rooftop terrace, which is beautiful; it was just too windy. Location is great and easy to find .
No complaints at all
Thanks indeed ❤️ A real privilege meeting you dear guests. Looking forward having this pleasure again. Yours Sincerely. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is right in the madina was/is the family home of the host (brother & sister). I travel for work quite a bit and work in the hospitality industry the host and their hospitality were outstanding. I was on the back end of a two week trip to Morocco with my 23yr old son who had a bad head cold. Our host offered on multiple times if they could help or if he needed anything. You are staying in a person childhood home and it’s got that vibe.
Not much, stairs are very steep
Your review is really lovely ❤️ Many thanks indeed for such kind words Really appreciated. Yours Sincerely. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great
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Thanks indeed ❤️ A real chance having such gracious travelers with us. Yours Sincerely. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe atmosphere at the Riad is as if you were guests with your family. Really personal, cozy, full of good energy. they go out of their way to make you feel at home. The breakfast is made by the brother and sister who run this lovely riad. The location is perfect in the medina, but inside it is nice and calm.
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The Review warms our Heart ❤️ thanks indeed. A pleasure meeting you my friends. Faithfully. Bab Essaouira 's Team 🌹
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, felt like home.
The stairs would be pretty challenging for anyone with mobility issues. I was fine.
Many thanks dear guests 🌹 A real chance having you Home. Looking forward meeting you again and maybe too in our other riad in Marrakech,The Riad Dar Najat which should also suit you very well indeed. Cheers. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFantastic service, sharming Riada, nice views from terrace, great location. Thank you Simo.
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Many thanks dear friends for the kind words here which matters a lot for us. Looking forward meeting you aagin in the next future. Faithfully, Riad Bab Essaouira .
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe riad is all about Simo. He is wonderful. It is a family-style riad and Simo becomes your host and family member and friend. If you want to be left alone to just travel, or you want a sterile hotel where you do not interact with anyone, this is not your place. But if you want to feel like you've got a long-lost relative in Essaouira, then this is your place. Breakfast was delicious, made to order. There is a rooftop lounge to hang out on. Each room is unique and funky and has its own unique space. This place has character for miles.
The whole city is covered in cats and the area outside the riad had several kittens. Cute but stinky. This isn't a fault of the riad, and it isn't even a complaint, really. Just be aware of this before you go.
Many thanks indeed for the kind words🌹 Looking forward meeting you again in the next future. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRight in the heard of Essaouira. Great location with everything in walking distance. Rooms were very clean. The best part of our stay were Simu and his sister - they were so kind and helped with anything we needed. Would stay here again if we come back to Essaouira!
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Many thanks 🌹 A real chance having you Home. Looking forward meeting you again and maybe too in our other riad in Marrakech,the Riad Dar Najat which should also suit you very well. Cheers. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSimo and his family were impeccably incredible. The room and lounging space was larger than other riads we've stayed at, it was right in the center of the medina, and the kindness, honesty, and care was above and beyond. We were looking to buy spices in Morocco and rather than haggle our way through the souks or potentially getting cheated on on price, Simo said he'd pick up some spices from his personal local favorite place for fair prices. He went above and beyond and I cannot be more thankful or say enough. Breakfasts were delicious with freshly made oj, incredible breads, spreads, and eggs. Shower and bathroom was clean with lovely shower pressure and soft towels. Thank you so much Riad Bab Essaouira!
A huge Thanks for such a lovely review my friends ❤️ We are all looking forward meeting you again in the next future. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe had the bottom room which was very nice. The Riad was a little hard to find. It was a super location. Right in the middle of the action. The hosts were very kind and breakfast was good with fresh squeezed orange juice. Since we were on the bottom floor, it was a lot of steps to get up to breakfast so wouldn’t be good for someone with mobility issues. We loved it though. Would definitely stay here again.
Thanks indeed 🌹 The Review warms our Heart my friends. Yours. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great. Inside medina, close to port and beach. Clean and breakfast was excellent. Nice terrace.
Thanks indeed 🌹 Looking forward having the privilege meeting you again dear guests. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was excellent and Simo and his sister were very friendly and informative. The breakfast was very good. We would definately stay there again.
Thanks indeed 🌹 Looking forward having the chance meeting again such gracious travelers. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira ❤️
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewPerfect breakfast, nice communication
A real pleasure meeting you🌹 Thanks for the kind review . Yours Sincerely . Riad Bab Essaouira
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location is perfect right in the middle of Medina. Simo the property manager will do anything to make you feel like home - thank you! Amazing customer service with picking you up at arrival to Essaouira, from providing directions to anywhere needed including best places to eat and shop and hammam and pure Essaouira experience. Very attentive to all needs always happy to help. Real find with beautiful authentic place to stay.
Thanks for such a wonderful review. A real pleasure meeting you dear guests. Cheers. Riad Bab Essaouira.
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is really helpful and kind.. cuisine is good, position is super for everything
Thanks indeed ❤️ A real chance meeting you dear guests . Yours faithfully . Riad Bab Essaouira.
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHaving read previous reviews Riad Bab Essaouira seemed to offer what we were looking for. We have just returned from a 4 day trip and we're not disappointed. The Riad is in a quiet location and yet only a minute from the hustle and bustle of the medina. Simo was extremely helpful from organising the cab from and to the airport, meeting us at the medina to take us to what is their family home. He recommended restaurants which we went to on 2 nights and again we enjoyed. He was readily available to answer any questions should you have any. A good breakfast was included to set you up for the day. I would have no hesitation in recommending Riad Bab Essaouira.
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The Review warms our Heart ❤️ Thanks indeed dear friends. Let's say See you soon. Sincerely. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe were very pleased with everything. Can be highly recommend.
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Thanks indeed ❤️ Really glad meeting you dear guests. Has been a real chance. Faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
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We are always sad when a guest does not like our place. We presume that the customer is more likely to get a total satisfaction in a big ressort hotel and not in the all town ( medina). faithfully. Riad Bab Essaouira.
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt was right in the middle of the Mrdina, although a little hard to find. Simo, our host, was delightful and nothing was too much trouble. It is an authentic Riad.
Very glad having the chance meeting you. Looking forward having this pleasure again in the next future. Yours. Riad Bab Essaouira.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe property is in a prime position. Really convenient, right in the medina. Very traditional and although in the medina it was very quiet and peaceful. Roof top terrace with wonderful views. The beds were very comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. Simo,the owner, made our stay an absolute pleasure.He made us so welcome and was very helpful with restaurant recommendations and tips of where to go. He’ll even cook you a meal!
Your review is lovely dear friends ❤️ Thanks for that. Much appreciated. Yours Sincerely. Riad Bab Essaouira 🌹