47 Rue Sebta, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#18 of 122 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 113 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 August 2025
Kenza
FranceLike all riads, it's not sound-proof but there's nothing much to do about it.
Really charming Riad, very nicely decorated. The room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The flower-filled terrace with pretty plants is a lovely place to have breakfast. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Africa
SpainWe loved every single thing of it Both Hicham and Mohamud were very kind and helpful. We loved the Introducing tour around the riad, the welcome tea, the delicious breakfast and the kindness shown from the staff! All these little gestures made our stay unforgettable. Thanks Riad Dar Sebta for your hospitality.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Amina
MoroccoIt is well located in the old medina and the suite was beautiful and spacious and the staff were the nicest. Plus i loved the breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Agnese
ItalyNothing
Beautiful Riad, we had a really nice room, good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Michael
ItalyVery cozy riad in the middle of the historic centre. We had a pleasant time there. The breakfast was excellent. Hicham, the riad‘s good spirit, was always very kind and helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Paul
MoroccoNothing comes to mind, which says a lot about our stay. Riad dar Sebta and the staff who work there did everything really well.
The location was really good, in the heart of Essaouira, but tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. It had real character and charm. The staff who we had contact with , Chichham and the young lady on reception who I sadly haven't got her name, could not have been more friendly and helpful. They really added to our stay there. The room we had was comfortable and very clean, which was a theam of the rest of the accommodation. I would be very happy to go back there , and would happily recommend Riad dar Sebta to anyone looking to stay at a Riad in Essaouira.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Traveltoeat
United StatesThe rooms could be cleaned better. Found quite a bit of small stray hairs around our bed.
Decent riad with good location. The staff was friendly and breakfast was nice on the terrace. There's no AC, but our room stayed cool during the visit in May. Can probably be cold at night if you're staying during one of the colder months.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Amanda
United KingdomThe bed was a litle challenging for an older person as it was surrounded by a concrete frame. Getting out to go to the bathroom in the night took some doing but it was a minor issue really. Comfy bed otherwise. Bathroom had no door which was OK as I was in the room on my own. Could have been a bit more difficult with someone else there. Other guests did not always take notice of the quiet time after 10pm and a couple of times I was woken up by people coming in late and shouting as they went up to their rooms. Again, a minor issue but would be nice if people were a little more considerate of others!
Lovely breakfasts with lots of different Moroccan breads/cakes/yoghurt/orange juice all freshly prepared. I loved the yoghurt. Various places in the riad to eat breakfast but we always ate downstairs. Staff were friendly, very helpful and available when you needed to ask a question about anything and worked well as a team. Great location in the medina and less than 5 minutes from the shopping areas. Beautifully decorated with some interesting furniture. Large bathroom with bath and shower attachment. Everything in the room that one would need including plenty of electrical sockets. I particularly liked the polished concrete which was used to great effect in several areas including the bathroom. Spent six nights here and we were sad to leave when the time came.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Calin
RomaniaNothing .
Everything was as we expected. Located in old Town, near to everything . Very good breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Elena
GreeceIn one of the rooms, there was an unpleasant smell coming from the bathroom and this room did not have a bathroom door (just a curtain for privacy), so the smell would come in the main room but would go away after a while. Also, the missing door (with just a curtain) from the bathroom was a bit of a struggle.
The Riad was beautiful with a nice terrace where we were having our breakfast. The staff was very welcome and polite and they greed us with a nice tea and traditional snacks. The rooms were comfortable with plenty of space. The location was great as it was in the center and we went everywhere by foot.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Nicholas
FranceEverything was perfect
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Mariet
NetherlandsNothing
Great shower and comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Penny
United KingdomNothing!
Great location, staff helpful. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Johanna
GermanyWe had a wonderful stay at Riad Dar Septa! The breakfast was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The rooms were clean and tastefully decorated. Most of all, the host was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. We felt completely at home. Simply top-notch – highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 March 2025
Jason
United KingdomNothing to fault from me
Really nice welcome and made me breakfast early as my bus back to Marrakesh left earlier than usual breakfast time .
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 15 March 2025
Heleen
NetherlandsSome things are a bit old
Nice bath, super friendly crew
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Aby
United KingdomN/a
Lovely room and very impressive Riad.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Sarah
United KingdomNothing.
The hospitality. Hicham and Ranya were super friendly, helpful and absolutely saved my bacon as I forgot to print my boarding pass at the last minute. Seriously nice people here, very warm and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. Gorgeous room, great breakfast. Comfy bed and a great sleep. Superbly situated a stones throw from the main street literally a 1 minute walk.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Ewelina
PolandX
Amazing Riad, in the center of Medina, cozy and unique. Very cameral. Comfy bed and top cleanes. Nice terrace. Highly recomended.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
David
IrelandIncredibly hospitable and friendly staff, delicious breakfasts, cosy room with good privacy, nice bathroom, delicious dinner
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Suzanne
CanadaAdditional signage would have been helpful in locating the Riad as we passed the lane it was located on several times before finding it on the day we arrived.
We stayed at the Riad for five nights and enjoyed the bright and airy space the suite provided. The superb breakfast served on the terrace each morning by our kind and gracious host, Hicham, was the perfect start to each day! Thank you, Hicham!!!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Kanesu
GermanyThe riad is extremely nice, a very cool house! The room was very quiet and comfortable. And the breakfast was great! Can definitely recommend!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Amanda
United KingdomEverything was great
Hicham was an ideal host, always attentive to our needs and happy to help with some mint tea or a restaurant reservation. Breakfast was delicious and varied, and the terraces were an ideal spot for dining or viewing the sunset. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and well-designed, and the location was ideal.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Vladimir
Romaniavery welcoming hosts, location right in the center. everything ok
very welcoming hosts, location right in the center. everything ok
Stayed in January 2025
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