Riad Bab Essaouira

Name: Riad Bab Essaouira
Address: 35 Derb Abd Errahmane Edakhil, Essaouira, ma

Location: 35 Derb Abd Errahmane Edakhil, Essaouira, ma

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Riads

About this Property

Charming Riad in Essaouira Medina

Authentic Moroccan Experience: Immerse yourself in the Moroccan culture with the traditional décor and architecture of Riad Bab Essaouira.

Relaxing Rooftop Terrace: Unwind on the rooftop terrace while enjoying the view of the Medina, equipped with comfortable outdoor furniture for your leisure.

Delicious Moroccan Cuisine: Start your day with a complimentary breakfast featuring local flavors. Indulge in authentic Moroccan dishes available upon request for a true culinary experience.

Experience the essence of Essaouira at Riad Bab Essaouira. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host

Policies

Check-in: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Car hire
Massage services
Currency exchange
Solarium
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Grocery deliveries
Public transport tickets
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Security alarm
Mobile app for room service
Aerobics
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Golfing on site
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Private beach nearby
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Art gallery on site
Wine release events
Covered parking
Secured parking
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Water sports equipment
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Bicycle-friendly property
Beach toys
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Standard Double Room

This studio offers a seating area, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a shower.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Honeymooner Double Room

With views of the Medina, this room offers free Wi-Fi, a seating area anda private bathroom with a shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
King Suite

This room has a capacity for 2 people and offers a private lounge, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a toilet.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

Hoyam (10/5): - The Riad is located at the heart of the old medina, but since it's in a narrow cul-de-sac, it is very calm and quiet. A nice breakfast spread is prepared when you get up, which you can have in the common area or on the ocean-view rooftop. Our room was on the top floor (don't book it if you're not okay with stairs), cozy, with a private terrace. I'd like to thank Simo for his hospitality and for his recommendations.
Frédérique (9/5): - L'emplacement au top mais également Simo une personne serviable et adorable. Le petit déjeuner aussi incroyable que bon Le manque d'isolation, surtout quand les gens sont bruyants ++
Francois (10/5): Très agréable riad - Riad situé au coeur de la médina, au fond d'une impasse, familial, avec un accueil très sympathique : fourniture des informations nécessaires pour visiter et se restaurer. Très bon petit déjeuner possible en terrasse. Ma chambre se composait du premier étage complet, avec une chambre fermant à clé, un salon, un coin lavabo et une douche wc très moderne. Très calme la nuit. Rien
Michele (9/5): OTTIMO SOGGIORNO - Riad centrale e caratteristico. Non di super lusso ma comunque molto carino e pulito. Buona la colazione e la cena. Non cercate il riad con google maps perchè dentro la Medina si perde. Proprietario gentile e disponibilie Consiglio di mettere un cartello più visibile per trovare il Riad. Le stradine sono piccole e tortuose ed è davvero nascosto in un vicolo piccolo piccolo.
Xavier (9/5): -
Cheryl (10/5): Fabulous, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family - Made us feel like family. So very kind, helpful. Always with a smile. Breakfast was fresh flavorful and bountiful. Simo made us a fabulous tajin dinner. Don’t hesitate to book. Only minor thing was steps. We are in mid 70.Simo carried our huge suitcases up and down. Just be careful
John (10/5): -
Maxence (10/5): - Accueil très chaleureux, Simo nous a conseillé des adresses dans la ville. Les chambres étaient spacieuses et bien équipées. Emplacement en plein cœur de la médina
Frederique (10/5): - Super Riad avec un accueil par Simo,qui est une personne à nos petits soins,très discret et qui cuisine à merveille.Le Riad est très bien situé.Essaouira est une ville très agréable.Simo nous a donné de bons conseils pour manger et acheter des souvenirs.On a passé un super séjour.
Robin (1/5): -
Offroy (10/5): - J’ai adoré mon expérience dans cet établissement ! Simon et sa sœur ont été exceptionnels du début à la fin : accueil chaleureux, service impeccable et grande disponibilité. Leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme ont vraiment fait la différence. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter !
Jan (9/5): -
Eilish (10/5): - Simo very kind helpful man. Room very comfortable great shower breakfast delicious.
Jamie (10/5): An ideal spot in the heart of Essaouira’s ancient medina - A little oasis in the heart of the medina. Simo takes great care of his guests, helping with everything from camel rides to shopping. Riad Bab is as authentic as it gets.
Nathalie (10/5): Perfekt, zentral, sauber, familiär und jederzeit wieder! - Alles war super! Wir waren leider nur für eine Nacht als Zwischenstopp dort, aber wir kommen mit Sicherheit wieder. ✌🏼 Simo war super lieb und hat uns am großen Hauptplatz abgeholt und durch die kleinen Gassen der Medina geführt, da das Riad etwas versteckt liegt aber super zentral. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, wie als wären wir zu Gast bei Freunden/Familie gewesen. Simo und seine Schwester haben uns am nächsten Tag ein mega Frühstück gezaubert. Er gab uns super Tipps um alles wichtige und schöne zu sehen. Das Bett war super bequem, alles sehr sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Vielen lieben Dank a die beiden! Nichts
Dorinda (8/5): Good value stay in small riad in good position. - Simo was very helpful coming to meet us at the bus station. The upstairs space was lovely with view to the sea but at the beginning of May it was too chilly outside in the wind to use. Make sure you bring enough warm clothes for Essouira, particularly in the evening. Good position in the Medina but no noisy mosques near by. Like most other small riads, you can hear everyone talking in the other rooms as there is only a curtain sometimes. Need to be quiet evening and morning.
Rachid (10/5): Bien placé et super accueillant - Accueil du propriétaire La situation géographique Le petit dej sur la terrasse Les conseils du propriétaire Ras
Alizé (10/5): Riad familial et chaleureux, très bonne localisation pour profiter de la médina. Merci à Simo et sa sœur pour leur accue - L’accueil de Simo est vraiment chaleureux. Ses recommandations sont extrêmement intéressantes. Nous avons beaucoup aimer échanger avec lui. Le petit déjeuner était excellent et copieux. Quand à la chambre, le petit salon privé est un gros + avec de bonnes recommandations de lecture. Maison soigné et familiale. Tout étais parfait.
Francesco (10/5): Esperienza eccezionale - Posizione, gentilezza del personale, colazione, arredamento tipico
Margaret Roseario (10/5): - Amazing hosts and really lovely breakfasts No negatives
Eric (10/5): -
Célia (10/5): Petite pépite d’Essaouira - Simo et sa sœur ont été au petit soin avec nous, très attentionnés ils nous ont donné de très bons conseils pour découvrir Essaouira. Ma grand mère avait du mal à monter les escaliers pour se rendre au petit déjeuner. Ils nous ont descendu chaque matin un plateau pour qu’elle puisse déjeuner dans la chambre. Les repas que préparent Simo sont excellents et sûrement meilleur que dans certain restaurant :) Les conseils de Simo
Karin (8/5): - Det personliga bemötandet och omsorgen om oss. Underbar frukost. Vi hade dessutom en egen terass som var väldigt mysig
carmen (10/5): Una experiencia diferente pero auténtica - La zona y el salón independiente de la habitación,es cómo en una casa privada la finca que te ofrecen,el desayuno muy rico,accedes por un callejón estrecho aislado que le da tranquilidad de ruido por la noche.
FABRIZIO (9/5): Un angolo incantevole tra i vicoli così e così, - Posizione centralissima. Colazione ottima. Stupendi gli arredi realizzati da Simo, l'host del B&B. Peccato non poterli acquistare e portare a casa. Non semplice arrivare, anche perché Google dà indicazioni sbagliate. Non proprio eleganti i vicoletti per accedere, Dalla terrazza non si gode un gran panorama, ma questo è un problema del paese, non del B&B,
alain (10/5): - The host Simon was very warm, friendly and helpfull (for great tips where to eat and what to see and do in and around the town). The breakfast was tbe most varied and delicious we had in Morroco! Bery nice to eat on the rooftop. Very good location, beatifully decorated room. The riad smells very nice. Only four rooms in this Riad makes it small scale and personal.
aziz (1/5): -
else (8/5): Aangenaam verblijf in de kleine riad in het levendige Essaouira. - Heel persoonlijke en vriendelijke ontvangst door Simo en zijn zus in deze kleinschalige riad (vier kamers). Lekker ontbijt en indien je wenst maakt Simo een heerlijke maaltijd klaar! Vrij donkere kamers. De steeg naar de riad rook niet fris door de straatkatten van Essaouira.
Kevin (9/5): Great choice/advice/location and very fair value - Perfect spot for visiting. Communication great.Simo very helpful. All good
geert (10/5): Super leuke riad ervaring in bruisende medina - De perfecte ligging in het hart van de medina en de super gedienstige host Simon. Valiezen worden met de breedste lach naar boven en beneden gedragen. Ontbijt tot in de puntjes verzorgd in heel fijne setting. Dikke aanrader dit adresje. Geen minpunten.
Clement (10/5): Riad familial et authentique bien situé. - L’emplacement est exceptionnel en hyper centre de la médina. L’accueil était super avec Simo qui est plein de bons conseils. Les petits déjeuners sont très bons et généreux.
Anne-Sophie (10/5): - Simo has been a wonderful and helpful host with good tips for the experiences we were looking for. The house is beautiful, very cozy and clean - also perfectly located in the middle of the medina. Breakfast was also delicious.
Priyanka (3/5): We were pressured into paying extra €20 on our last day in spite of clearing the full payment prior to this. - It was comfortable, clean and breakfast was good As we were checking out, we were asked to pay an extra 20€ cash for ‘tax’ in spite of clearing the full payment online prior to our visit. We were pressured into paying this and we were already late for our bus. There was no bill or receipt for this extra ‘tax’ payment. Tbh, this soured our experience there as we felt taken advantage of and ripped off
India (10/5): Beautiful riad in the center of Medina - Beautiful riad in the center of the Medina with a nice rooftop view, great eye to detail, very friendly staff and the best breakfast we‘ve had on our entire trip. Can highly recommend staying here.
Jarmila (10/5): Ein perfekter Aufenthalt! - Unsere beiden Zimmer waren super ausgestattet mit allem was man für eine Städtereise braucht. Die Lage des Riads ist absolut zentral so, dass wir alles zu Fuß erreichen konnten. Ein super Frühstück und der Service von Simo haben unseren Aufenthalt perfekt gemacht. Es gab nichts, womit wir nicht zufrieden sein könnten.
Simon (7/5): - God central beliggenhed. Kunstnerisk interiør. Meget hjælpsom og gæstfri vært samt ok morgenmad. Består af få værelser og derfor nemt at få fat i værten. Det betyder noget ift. hvilket værelset man får. Boede nederst og der var visse lugtgener udefra og temmelig begrænset med dagslys. Forholdsvis lydt bygning.
Mary Jo (8/5): Excellent location. Good rooftop view. - Rooftop breakfast was fabulous. Simo was very welcoming. Good location. Lack of privacy for the 3 rd person.
Barbara (10/5): - Simo è gentilissimo e disponibile, la posizione è insuperabile
Audrey (10/5): Très bon séjour chez Simo et sa famille. Nous y reviendrons ! - La localisation au bout d’une rue résidentielle calme, bordée d’une école qui met de la vie, Simo, sa sœur et son frère qui font de leur mieux pour nous servir, le charme de l’hôtel et des chambres. Rien
Alan (10/5): Would love to visit again. Superb Riad in exceptional town. - The owners were so helpful and welcoming and went out of their way to share recommendations for sites to visit and places to eat and drink. The Riad was full of amazing artwork, which gave it a lovely ambience. The breakfasts were lovely and extremely generous. Everything was good, no bad points.
Yassine (10/5): - La experiencia fue encantadora….Simo fue muy simpático, atento y profesional. Nos encantó la habitación, el desayuno y la ubicación del Riad.
Marcotomino (10/5): - Struttura bella, stanze grandi, bagno bello. Colazione ottima! Forse la parte del salottino chiusa con un paravento e non con una porta. Ma c'è una stanza per ogni piano, quindi la privacy è assicurata
Stein (10/5): Very nice riad with extremely supportive staff! - Great location. The rooftop terrace was very nice and just below there was a kitchen and lounge that was cosy. Simo and sister were Incredible hosts: They made us early breakfast the day we left and helped with mailing a pair of glasses that we forgot! Also they showed us warmness and where respectful in all ways. The breakfast was great! Very good value for money. As a light sleeper I woke up a time or two during the night as we had the window open to the internal courtyard/air circulation construction and there was a little noise. Other guests may not notice this at all.
DARRON (8/5): Great host who compensates for some of the shortcomings - Simo is very kind and helpful host. He provided lots of information. We had dinner one night and it was excellent. While it is not dirty, it could be cleaner but certainly not as bad as some other reviews state. The bathroom was very clean but our main floor patio are could have been cleaner. It is more of a Dar that has been modified so a common light well / atrium allows ease of sound transfer. However, all the guests were very thoughtful and considerate so we had very little noise disturbance or privacy issues. The access Alley/ Callejo could be cleaner ( neighborhood issue) and it strongly smells of cat pee. However, not so in the Riad.
Judith (10/5): Que du positif ! - Excellent accueil de notre hôte. Emplacement parfait. Chambre avec salon privé très confortable. Une énorme merci pour les conseils et adresses de petits restos locaux et tellement délicieux. Terrasse, cuisine gourmande du matin .... Je recommande +++ cette adresse. Ne changez rien !
Heike (10/5): Sehr gut. - Simo und seine Schwester sind absolut nette und freundliche Gastgeber. Das Riad ist sehr sauber und gepflegt und mit liebevoll gestalteter Kunst eingerichtet. Das Frühstück auf der Dachterasse unter der Sonne Marokkos war liebevoll zubereitet und sehr lecker. Die Lage ist zentral in der Medina, von hier aus ist alles zu Fuß gut zu erreichen. Simo hat uns gleich zu Beginn alles erklärt und wertvolle Insidertipps gegeben. Das Riad können wir uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.
Philip (10/5): - Top 👍
Jeannette (10/5): Bestes Management, geniale Lage. Jederzeit wiedet - Simo hat uns für 5 Tage ein Zuhause geschenkt, jeden Morgen das ausgiebige Frühstück zubereitet und auf Wunsch am Abend für uns gekocht. ( das beste Essen auf unserer Reise mit frischer Dorade und Crevetten). Er besorgt spezielle Gewürze, macht Termine für Massagen und Hamman( absolut empfehlenswert) gibt gute Tipps für Lokale Speisen- der Allrounder schlechthin 😊 Alles prima
Charlotte (10/5): Simo est un hôte très accueillant, à l’écoute et très sympathique. L’emplacement du Riad est situé en plein centre de la - L’emplacement, l’hôte, le petit déjeuner, la chambre Rien
Vladimir (10/5): - Very cozy and authentic place on a quiet little street right in the heart of Essaouira. This isn’t a hotel — it’s a real home where a wonderfully hospitable yet very discreet host lives. Very interesting interior, several terraces including a gorgeous rooftop terrace where we spent the entire evening and half the night. Good homemade breakfast. Probably the most interesting and memorable place we stayed at during our two-week trip around Morocco. A little bit small rooms and stairs for such a big person like me ))
Daniel (5/5): Séjour décevant au Riad Bab Essaouira - Le contact la gentillesse et la disponibilité exceptionnels du propriétaire Simo. La situation dans au centre de la médina Mais dans une ruelle sentant fort le pipi de chat Les petits déjeuners copieux et les repas du soir faits maison. L’étroitesse de la chambre et le minimalisme de la salle de bain sont contraires aux descriptifs alléchants de Booking Absence de rangement chambre et salle de bain Impossible de faire fonctionner la TV malgré le dévouement de Simo. Wifi trop faible au 4eme étage
Giovanni (8/5): - Gentilezza e disponibilità di Simo Il costo della cena è stato alto , neanche un the o dessert
Fadi (9/5): Friendly, comfortable lodgings in the heart of the medina, with super-nice hosts. - Very lovely, family-run place in the middle of the medina. Simo, with help from his sister, prepared a tasty dinner and some great breakfasts. He came to meet us in the large square, near where we had to park the car, and helped us with the luggage and to find the property. Great rooftop area for meals, but also a nicely-decorated cozy room inside for when the weather is not perfect. Simo was very helpful and gave us good advice to make our stay interesting and pleasant.
Sally (9/5): A very warm welcome from a great host at a perfectly situated Riad - We had a wonderful stay at Riad Bab, Simo was the perfect host. The Riad is brilliantly situated and very quiet. Delicious breakfast was served every morning up on the roof. We had a wonderful stay. Nothing, everything was great.
Carmen (9/5): - Simo ist ein toller Gastgeber. Wir haben uns in seinem Haus sehr wohl gefühlt.
Andrzej (8/5): - Rodzinna atmosfera riadu prowadzonego przez Simo z siostrą, Świetne śniadania, świeżo przygotowywane przez rodzeństwo. Rewelacyjna lokalizacja, w środku Mediny. Restauracje w pobliżu. Tani parking w odległości 10 minut drogi - Gospodarz przyszedł po nas. Raczej nic.
Federico (10/5): -
DOMINIQUE (10/5): - Simon et sa soeur nous ont tres bien reçu Aussi un tres bon cuisinier pour une tres bonne tagine Bon organisateur Peut etre un peu de changement dans le petit dejeuner qui est tres copieux
David (1/5): Badly misled by the photos and descriptions, this place was so insecure and grim that I had to leave - Nothing. Anyone thinking of booking this property should be aware of several things. 1. Don't think of this as a "riad". It's simply a tiny house carved into bedrooms. It's like a B&B or rooming house, not a hotel. The photographs give no sense of how cramped it is. There's no neutral space apart from the roof terrace, which is tiny and consists of a grubby sofa. 2. If you book the "suite" (LOL) on the first floor, don't expect a suite of rooms. This is a small bedroom which smells strongly of damp and mold, has nowhere to hang clothes, and no natural light - the one tiny window opens onto the stairwell along which every other guest passes to their room. There is a seated area which is "yours" but which has no door: it's separated from the corridor by a curtain which doesn't even close. EVERYONE in the whole house has access to your lounge area, and also to the (tiny, unpleasant) loo and shower room. You will have NO privacy, and NO security. We booked for 4 nights. Within minutes of being shown this room we knew we couldn't stay there (it would have ruined our holiday) and requested a different room, preferably one with walls and a door. We were told there was no availability. We then asked for a refund, and the owners agreed: "no problem! Just ask Booking.com and we'll approve the request." With this promise, we left. We found a gorgeous riad round the corner and had a great holiday. However, the owners reneged on their promise to issue a refund, when Booking contacted them. I offered to pay for the first night's accommodation, but this too was rejected. We have therefore have had to pay for four nights' accommodation we didn't use. I've never before walked out on a booking. This place is maybe ok for backpackers, or exhibitionists, or people with no sense of smell, but it wasn't for us. It was genuinely horrible.
Francoise (10/5): A recommander +++++++ - Accueil très chaleureux. Personnel très gentil très à l’écoute. Rien. Tout était parfait.
Raimundo Lira M (5/5): Habitación pequeña y baño fuera de la habitación - La ubicación La habitación no era como se veía en las fotos. El baño queda lejos de la habitación, y no tiene una cama y media, hay un espacio tipo living pero que es abierto y en esta época de frío no se puede usar.
JEAN (10/5): - Tres bon accueil, bien situé et au calme, Simo tres bon cuisinier et sa soeur tres accueillante.
Valérie (10/5): - L'accueil de Simo et ses bonnes adresses, sa disponibilité Le petit déjeuner sur la terrasse
lie (10/5): - the owner is very friendly and helpful, very kind person, gave a lot practical advice. the room is also nice
Clare (10/5): Lovely, comfortable riad in a fantastic location - Lovely comfortable riad, beautifully modernised and decorated. Beautifully renovated with such gorgeous interior decoration and art work by the owner. Excellent breakfast. Lovely terrace and breakfast room. The owner Simo was so friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips of where to go and good restaurants. We really enjoyed talking to him. Nothing, everything was perfect and I would definitely go back.
Joel (10/5): - Tout : accueil, propreté, localisation, calme, rooftop, petit déjeuner... Rien
Judy (9/5): - Owner was lovely and accommodating
Jean-Marc (10/5): Riad au top - La gentillesse, la disponibilité de Simo, ses conseils le petits déjeuner très bon et copieux Riad parfaitement placé dans la médina et très calme. En conclusion on a passé un très bon séjour et nous pouvons que recommander le Riad Bab Essouira Rien
Francisco (10/5): Para repetir - Muy amable y el desayuno fue excepcional Todo perfecto
Søren (7/5): Charmerende riad. Små forhold - Dejligt beliggende. Sød vært. Meget hårde senge. Top værelset med meget små forhold. Man skal kante sig rundt. Ultra lille badeværelse.
Stephen (9/5): - Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Essaouira, fantastic location right in the centre. A little tricky to find but Simo the host was extremely helpful in assisting us to find the place!
Sabrina (10/5): I would definitely comeback here… - This property is very special… It has a unique vibe and feels like the epitome of what Essouira has to offer… Wonderful and kind family style riad, clean and safe… Everything was wonderful…
Sabrina (10/5): I extended my stay twice and still didn’t want to leave… it truly felt like home. - Staying at Bab’s Riad felt less like booking accommodation and more like being welcomed into a home… From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, calm, and completely at ease. The riad carries this beautiful Moroccan aesthetic… rich textures, warm colors, handcrafted details… but what makes it even more special is knowing that the art on the walls and much of the furniture are actually handmade by the owner himself. You can feel the intention in every corner. It’s not just decorated… it’s curated with soul. The rooftop has a stunning view, especially in the early morning and at sunset. It became one of my favorite spots to just sit, breathe, and take in Essaouira from above. Honestly, I was so comfortable that some days it felt hard to even leave and explore. That’s how cozy and grounding the space was. I actually extended my stay here twice and ended up staying longer than I originally planned… which says everything. One evening, I decided to stay in, and Simo, the owner, cooked for me. He prepared a beef tagine with eggs and fresh msemen… and it was incredibly tasty, rich, and full of flavor. It felt like a true Moroccan home cooked meal. Bab’s Riad is beautiful… yes… but more than that, it feels personal. Safe. Welcoming. Thoughtfully made. If you’re looking for a place in Essaouira that feels both authentic and genuinely homely… this is it. Nothing
Bruyere (9/5): - Calme pour la Médina, très bon accueil .
Rafey (10/5): -
lan (1/5): - 这里给你一段自然、客观、地道、适合直接写进海外民宿点评的英文翻译，语气克制、如实描述，不加情绪，符合你“不加判断和修饰”的要求： The landlord was very kind. The map he drew was excellent, and the restaurants he recommended were great. He helped us carry our luggage to the hotel, and was warm and polite. The house has a lot of history, and he was born here. Before we left, he hoped we would leave a positive review. To be responsible for future guests, I have decided to describe everything truthfully, without judgment or exaggeration. I paid 849 RMB plus 100 AED for this room. For this price, you could stay at a five-star hotel in Beijing, China. Here, there was no hair dryer. The power socket next to the table was broken. There was no electric kettle, not even a clean-looking cup. The towels were dirty and could not be used to dry off after showering; stains were clearly visible on them. Besides the bed, there was only one chair in the room. We stayed on the first floor with a patio, and we could hear people from other rooms talking very clearly. Breakfast consisted of one piece of flatbread cut into pieces, one small flatbread per person, one fried egg per person, plus milk and coffee. The location is in the city center. Cars must be parked outside the city, and you have to walk in with your luggage to reach the center.
Monica (9/5): Soggiorno in Riad in famiglia - Il Riad è in una posizione centralissima con un bel terrazzo da cui si gode di una bella vista sulla medina. Simo, il proprietario, è gentilissimo ed estremamente disponibile. Lui stesso prepara una colazione eccezionale che serve direttamente ai suoi ospiti.
Richard (10/5): Small family run Riad in the heart of the medina - We were pleased to have a warm welcome from Simo, who met us in the big square and walked us to the Riad. We liked the convivial breakfast around a big table, the clean comfortable bedroom (clean sheets and towels every two days), the modern bathroom, and our the pleasant sitting area. There is no motorised traffic in the medina and so it was very quiet. We liked having to ask the neighbourhood children, sitting on the front step, to move along so that we could get into the front door! Such a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Simo cooked us a fine tagine for our first evening. We would have asked him to cook for us again but he also recommended some wonderful local restaurants. This is a charming Riad in the heart of the Medina, full of local charm. Thank you Simo and Karima. We loved staying at this Riad.
Katja Videler (9/5): Charmante riad midden in de medina - Het ontbijt was heel vers en lekker. Zeer vriendelijke eigenaar!
Kenisha (10/5): I’ll be back! - Beauty location hospitality cleaniliness I loved it all
Herve (10/5): - Maison traditionnelle proche de tout, accueil attentionné, calme, rooftop très agréable, très bon petit déjeuner.
Louise (10/5): Great little house in the medina. - This was a lovely little house in the medina and Simo, the owner, met us in the square after we’d parked our car - much appreciated as it’s a little difficult to find the first time. We liked the art and woodwork on the walls, having a front door key and a room heater and the standard breakfast was good. Simo was very helpful with a map of the medina, dinner recommendations and advice on where we could buy a chess set and guideline prices - this was just outside the medina where there is a small street with several shops selling wood products and less haggling needed! Not an issue for us but note that there are lots of narrow stairs!
Inger Marie (8/5): - Veldig hyggelig og hjelpsom vert, nydelig frokost og veldig god beliggenhet. Ikke så glad for å bytte rom siste natta, rommet siste natta var ikke så komfortabelt.
celeste (8/5): -
Didier Martin (7/5): - L'emplacement idéal au milieu de la Médina. L'accueil souriant de Simeo et Karima. Le jus d'orange frais au petit déjeuner. Le rideau pour séparer l'escalier de notre chambre !. La propreté et la petitesse de la douche et des toilettes jamais vu aussi petit ! La senteur de l'urine quand on sort du riad. Le bruit tous les soirs des voisins qui cherchent la wifi à la porte du Riad!! Un petit dejeuner bon mais sans choix!
Else Sofie (8/5): Er veldig fornøyd med Riaden. Anbefales - Veldig hyggelig vertskap. De hjalp oss med masse. Det var rent og vi fikk rene håndklær hver dag. Frokosten var aller tiders. Litt kaldt å stå opp
David (10/5): Una preciosa casa en el casco antiguo de Essaouira, la habitación excelente, muy cómoda, Simo el propietario muy amable -
MAGALI (5/5): Déçu - Riad joli décoré mais ne correspond pas à notre goût et à nos attentes. La gentillesse du propriétaire. Mauvaise isolation. Bruits des voisins. La forte odeur de la lessive pour le linge. Les draps synthétiques.
jin_k (10/5): - 사진보다 훨씬 더 아름답고 운치 있는 곳. 모로코 친구 집에 초대받은 듯한 느낌. 한겨울 비가 왔는데도 춥지 않았고, 샤워실은 현대식으로 갖춰져 따뜻한 물도 잘 나왔다. 조식도 맛있었고 루프탑 뷰도 좋았으며 주인도 친절하고 열정이 넘쳐 전반적으로 만족! 좁은 계단을 오르내리는 것쯤은 별로 문제가 되지 않았다. ㅡ
Barbara (9/5): Cudowny czas w cudownym miejscu - Lokalizacja super, właściciel najlepszy. Wskazówki gdzie zjeść, gdzie pójść, co zobaczyć. Mapka 💪. Ciekawy wystrój. Mieliśmy pokój bez okna ale przestrzenny i wogole nam to nie przeszkadzało. Śniadanie pyszne. Szkoda, że byliśmy tak krótko ☺️
Maria Jose (10/5): 100% recomendable - Ubicación, amabilidad y consejos del anfitrión, si buscas Riad auténtico este es el tuyo . Desayuno delicioso y completo, muy recomendable 💯. Un pelín menos algunos callejones de acceso, pero es la zona y las estructuras ajenas al Riad . Ocurre en Essaouira y Marrakech. En cualquier caso , es seguro .
Tamara (10/5): Fantastisch verblijf, zeer genoten! - De riad ligt middenin de medina. Buiten is het gezellig rumoerig, binnen de riad is het heerlijk rustig. De kleine riad is met smaak en gevoel voor details ingericht. Het ontbreekt je aan niets! Wij waren helaas maar kort in Essaouira, dus de eigenaar gaf ons de absolute must-sees, dacht helemaal met ons mee. Zelden zulke vriendelijke mensen meegemaakt, zij weten wat gastvrij betekent! Een echte aanrader! Wij komen zeker nog eens terug! Geen opmerkingen.
Arnaud (10/5): - Merci à Simo pour son accueil et ses conseils Rien
Nick (10/5): - This is a very special place, small and beautifully thought out. Simo the host is superb, the breakfasts are the best. The terrace on the roof is magnificent, and the tio room (honeymoon suite) is particularly recommended. The hotel is very quiet and peaceful. It is bijou and charming. Nothing.
Robin (9/5): Wunderschönes Riad in der Altstadt von Essauoira - Das Hotel liegt inmitten der Altstadt und Simo ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber. Die Aussicht von der Dachterrasse ist wundervoll. Die Zimmer sind schön gestaltet und das Frühstück wird morgens frisch und selbst gemacht.
Loes (10/5): Fantastische zeer gastvrije plek middenin schilderachtige medina, van alle gemakken voorzien! - Fantastische locatie middenin de schilderachtige medina, zeer attente en vriendelijke host, Simo, enorm behulpzaam en laagdrempelig bereikbaar voor vragen. Zeer comfortabele kamer en badkamer van alle gemakken voorzien en een heerlijk ontbijt dat elke ochtend vers werd bereid. We komen absoluut een keer terug! Niets, het was geweldig!
Max (10/5): - Simo has such a lovely home that is thoughtfully and uniquely decorated with his own handiwork. The location within Essaouira is fantastic, very central. Simo is also an excellent host, and wonderfully hospitable.
Cord (10/5): Just enjoy laid-back Essaouira right here. You will not regret. - When back in Essaouira we'll definitely be back exactly here, it is a 10/10 experience!! Centuries-old 5-story house with roof-terrace in a dead-end, close to the center of the Medina. Owner is extremely kind and helpful, speaks very French +English (+Arabic +Berber). House has been in the family for many generations, is now beautifully remodeled by owner (a local artist). Owner-artist personally styled the Riad and operates it, only 4 double rooms avalilable at any one time. Great view over the Medina rooftops and to the sea. Good restaurants close-by, with great local food at very reasonable prices (Berber tajines of all kinds). Bath & shower are modern and good, well styled. Breakfast is included, the usual fare of Berber Riads. Arrival possible from very early to very late. Heaters available, if needed (they were much needed in the middle of winter !!) Nothing for the Riad itself, it was a very good experience. Only: not so easy to find for the first time (google maps does not work in Medina back-alleys. Best ask the Riad for a drawing to the place (Chill-Art hostel and Riad Callas are round the corner and are good orientation points, both are signposted on the main Medina street).
SALVADOR MANUEL (10/5): Fabuloso. Nada más que añadir - La atención y el trato del anfitrión y la familia. La ubicación al lado de la calle principal. La habitación con un pequeño saloncito y la cama comodisima. El desayuno preparado al instante y para nosotros..:::.
Naim (9/5): Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt - Die Freundlichkeit des Personals Das leckere Frühstück Die zentrale Lage des Riads Das Zimmer war ein wenig dunkel

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