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Reviews of Riad Zawia

28 Rue Touahen, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#23 of 122 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 159 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was kind and very helpful, which made our stay easy and pleasant. The riad is beautiful and has a calm atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, peaceful. Really good staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Huge shout out to the best hosts Hamid and Zara!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to point out! Our stay was absolutely fantastic!

    Huge shout out to Hamid and Zara! The kindest people on the planet! Always smiling and happy to help! Organised out trip to the dromedaries and horse rides at the Ranch Diabat, where we saw the most beautiful sunset! The King Suite overlooking the ocean was unique and full of character. Coming in and out of the Riad felt like home, with Hamid and Zara welcoming us every time! Their recommendations for local restaurants and real traditional experiences around the Medina were always in spot! We always knew where to go! This is definitely a must if you’re ever in Essaouira!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    We felt at home in Riad Zawia thanks to the lovely couple welcoming us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was difficult to get to to the restroom at night because of the stairs . But we managed and wouldn’t have changed a thing ! Just perfect

    We loved the ambiance and the location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a few days in Essouria
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful riad and Hamid and Zara were very welcoming and friendly. Riad is at far end of Medina - quiet but close to everything

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Great choice in the medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooftop area could be improved

    Lovely owners - they made us feel very much at home. Great location in a quiet part of the medina but very close to everything.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Edge of medina so the wind howled quite a bit , not the fault of owners !

    The friendliest hosts and nice sized rooms

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    beautiful!! ocean views. really cozy clean and relaxing. wow!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    how wonderful this place was! we wish we were here for much longer - Hassin and his wife Zara were so caring and wonderful. our room was extraordinary. this was definitely somewhere we could spend a while at :) thank you for being such great hosts. till next time!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Memorable, beautiful, happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Clean, amazing considerate hosts, they were super hospitable, helpful and made my stay super comfortable. Very clean, beds comfortable. Stayed before and after my riding trek and was super happy I stayed here 10/10 recommend and great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    10
    A Good Choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    This is a good choice in Essouria (sorry about the spelling!). It is run by a lovely, very helpful couple. It is clean, simple accommodation at a good price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous short stay with the lovely Hamid and Zara, excellent value in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People with Mobility issues may struggle with stairs and spiral stairs

    Hamid and his wife Zara were incredibly welcoming into their home, such lovely kind people, very characterful Authentic Riad, with amazing views from our room and balconies, steep spiral stairs into bedroom area, bed and bathroom basic but clean and excellent value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Beautiful, clean and perfectly located road in the Medina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful little Riad in the heart of the Madina. The couple that run it were extremely helpful when we arrived, giving us a map and pointing out key spots and places to go, eat etc. the breakfast was lovely but we did also go out a couple of days with nice cafes close by. The rooms were cleaned and tidied every day and the bed was very comfy. Would 100% stay here again when I return.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I rate this hotel/riad very highly.

    The staff that is the owners and others were exceptionally warm hearted and well travelled themselves.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked breakfast but for me an omelet would have been better.. I seldom eat bread.

    The owners were lovely very friendly and helpful.. Beautiful Riad behind the Walled city.. lots of small cobbles streets alleyways.. spent 2 nights..

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    Wish we could’ve stayed longer !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful place , lovely owners . Very helpful and friendly . Would definitely come back on our next visit .

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Perfect stay! The hosts were wonderful and the Riad is beautiful Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything!

    Everything! The hosts were amazing and very kind and friendly and accommodating, especially to my husband who is recuperating from back surgery. They went out of their way to help him. The hosts also provided a map and took the time to point out places to eat and things to see. We were welcomed with delicious tea and cookies. I highly recommend staying at this Riad. It’s clean and beautiful and in a great location. Will stay again definitely when we come back to Essaouira. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Fabulous location and hosts, beautiful riad and amazing views

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    It was a wonderful first experience of Morocco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a very friendly and nice place. We really loved our stay there.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Good value in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Fantastic location with the medina, restaurants & cafes & beach beside you. Everything is a very easy short walk away. Cash only, payable on arrival. Breakfast offered for €7. Rooms are typical Riad style - small courtyard when you enter, comfortable rooms with TV & private bathroom, no windows for natural light. Rooms very clean & cleaned daily. Very safe & quiet Riad. There is a roof top terrace with seats & a stunning seaview. The couple that run this are very knowledgeable & helpful. They provide you with a map of the area when you arrive & share recommendations of places to eat & drink & transport. The offer great advise on any question you have without being intrusive. They have genuine hospitality nailed!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    Perfect choice in Essaouira!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful riad, location, equipment, extremely nice host.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, friendly, great location, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Large comfortable rooms, nice shower. The rest of the Riad was very nice, well maintained and clean. Breakfast was lovely, and our host was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    A wonderful place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault anything.

    A lovely property situated close to the sea. The room we stayed was exceptional. We could see the sea and hear the waves. Hamid is a wonderful host and so helpful throughout. We wished we could have stayed for longer.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hoster and the location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Would stay again and would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful riad with lots of character great host good location but not really as near to the sea as it sounded . Very comfortable and clean

    Stayed in January 2025

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