Riad Emotion
Location: 18, Rue Malek Ben El Morahal, Medina, Essaouira, ma
Star Rating: 9.6 Stars
Property Type: Riads
About this Property
Charming Riad in Essaouira Medina
Authentic Moroccan Experience: Immerse yourself in the local culture with traditional decor and Moroccan specialties served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Relaxation and Comfort: Enjoy the serene patio with a fountain, a cozy lounge area with a fireplace, and a sunny terrace with comfortable sun beds.
Convenient Location: Just a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and the lively Essaouira Harbour, with the airport a short 15 km away.
Experience the beauty of Essaouira at Riad Emotion. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Solarium
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Grocery deliveries
- Adult only
- Outdoor furniture
- 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
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Pub crawls
- Cooking class
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Art gallery on site
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Suite (Thuya)
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
366 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Mobile key entry
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Arganier Suite
With a patio view, this room features a private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer, and a seating area.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Tuya Suite
Featuring tiled flooring, this spacious suite offers a seating area with sofa. It includes a private bathroom fitted with shower.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Mogador Room
Featuring tiled flooring, this room is equipped with a seating area and wardrobe. It includes a private bathroom. Free toiletries are provided.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Les Alizés Room
Featuring tiled flooring, this room is equipped with a seating area and wardrobe. It includes a private bathroom. Free toiletries are provided.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- PHILIPPE (10/5): Sous le charme! - Très joli riad, l’emplacement est idéal pour découvrir la ville. L'accueil est bienveillant et le petit déjeuner délicieux ! Excellente adresse à Essaouira
- Gabriele (10/5): -
- Naoual (10/5): - Uno de los mejores Riad en el que hemos estado . La tranquilidad es Absoluta , el personal un amor , nos hemos sentido como en nuestra casa . Todos se han tomado su tiempo para recomendarnos sitios , que visitar , donde comer . Tengo unas ganas de volver inmensas .
Muchas gracias a Todas 🫰🫶
- Francois (9/5): Séjour absolument remarquable à Essaouira - Outre l’accueil et le service exceptionnel que nous avons reçu de toute l’équipe de la Riad Émotion, nous avons été éblouis par la beauté du Riad et l’attention aux petits détails; Fleurs dans la chambre, biscuits et thé, etc… Encore merci à Gisèle et son fils pour leur accueil chaleureux et authentique. Ils nous ont fait sentir comme si nous habitions dans la famille ou encore mieux, des amis de longues dates. Rien de majeur mais quelques petits travaux devaient être complétés dans notre salle de bain après notre départ dont la cuvette de toilettes qui bougeait sur son socle.
- Adam (9/5): Lovely riad, centrally located, with great attentive staff. - Good service. Lovely breakfast. Beautiful property. No complaints.
- Tobyn (10/5): -
- Catherine (8/5): -
- Jana (10/5): -
- Jennifer (10/5): - Séjour parfait, merci beaucoup pour l'accueil et également la gentillesse de tout le personnel !
Riad très bien placé au centre, tout à pied.
- Marianne (10/5): Cute place - Nice location, quiet. Rooms were nice sized. Rooftop breakfast was good. Wish it had air conditioning
- Doru (10/5): -
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- Elias (10/5): -
- Francois (10/5): Notre séjour fut Exceptionnel et le Riad charmant. Elle a de loin dépassée nos attentes. - L’accueil de la propriétaire et de son fils fut fabuleux. Énormément d’attention dans les détail tel que chandelles allumées partout en soirée, pétales de rose et fleurs partout, sent-bon dans la penderie, pantoufles, biscuits à profusion, etc… Un incident mécanique s’était produit dans notre salle de bain avant notre arrivée mais qu’ils étaient a réparer. La cuvette bougeait sur son socle mais devait être réparé immédiatement après notre départ. Détail mineur.
- Jennyadamsfreelance (8/5): Charming and Sweet and Centrally located - Nice greeting as we arrived with a staff that's friendly. The room had a lot of rose petals and some cookies, which was a nice touch, and the staff helped us book a few things. Good water pressure. A nice bed with great pillows. Riad Emotion is on every single list as a "best of" property for Essaouira. I definitely liked it, but I'm not sure it's anything more than any of the other spots and it's not exactly the cheapest, at around $100 to $150 when we were there. I liked it, but I'm not sure why it's seeming more expensive to be honest.
- Benedicte (9/5): -
- Lidia (10/5): Wonderful Riad - Wonderful Riad with a lovey decoration and staff + owner. Very helpful all along the stay. We arrived late, but they received us with a warm Welcome. The breakfast on the roof terrace was outstanding and we enjoyed it very much. Great location
- Jenny (10/5): - The room was stylish, well equipped and very comfortable, with beds made and towels refreshed every day. There was wonderful artwork all around the Riad and several areas where you could sit, relax and appreciate the calm and ambience. The staff were very welcoming and it was a joy at breakfast every morning to hear laughter coming from the kitchen. The breakfast itself was wonderful - eggs, yoghurt, fruit, jams, bread, fresh orange juice - you could easily sit there for hours!
- Andrea (10/5): -
- Anetta (8/5): -
- guillemette (9/5): Très bon séjour, à recommander - Joli, confortable et bien placé Un peu humide
- Petra (10/5): petfekt*** - Das Riad ist unglaublich klasse,außergewöhnlich und mit so viel Liebe und Fürsorge durch dad Personal wie wir uns es nicht besser hätten erträumt können. Wi wurden mit feuchten Tüchern für die Hände begrüßt, es wurde Tee,Wasser und Kuchen zur Begrüßung und jeden Nachmittag serviert, das Zimner mit Rosenblättern auf dem Bett sowie im Bad selbst im WC. Das Frühstück war gigantisch und auf der Dachteteasse zu den Liegen ein Tuch sowie Sonnenhut liebevoll bereitgelegt.Die Hausdame hat alle Wünsche, wenn man einen zusätzlich gehabt hätte ( für mich Coca Cola) erfüllt. Wir waren 3 Nächte dort und kommen wieder!!! Dankeschön für so viel Service und Liebe.
Petra und Uwe gar nichts
- olivier (10/5): Vacances Emotion - Magnifique Riad au cœur de la Médina. On ce sent comme chez soi. Le petit déjeuner est un régal, la décoration magnifique et tout le personnel aux petits soins.
Nous avons apprécié, à notre arrivée les bons conseils et les endroits à voir par le fils de la propriétaire et sa disponibilité.
C'est sur que si nous avons l'occasion de revenir à Essaouira nous réserverons à nouveau au Riad Emotion. Rien, tout est parfait.
- patricia (10/5): Superb!! - This is an exceptional property, beautifully curated and with the most hospitable service. There was nothing that I didn't like.
- Ricarda (10/5): 12 von 10 Punkten! - Im Riad Emotion werden alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Es ist wunderschön und geschmackvoll, mit viel Kunstverstand und Liebe eingerichtet. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich. Was dieses Riad aber ganz besonders macht, sind die Details: Frische Blumen, am Abend Kerzen, die auf den Treppen den Weg weisen, das Angebot Tee zu bekommen, sobald man sich auf der wunderbaren Dachterrasse aufhält, ausgewählte Musik, die den Frühstücksraum erfüllt, Stoffservietten zum Frühstück… Das Frühstück ist sehr fein und hochwertig. Die Betten sind sehr bequem. Und das Riad ist eine Oase der Ruhe mitten in der Medina. Wenn ich könnte, würde ich 12 von 10 Punkten vergeben. Wir haben uns wahnsinnig wohlgefühlt. Vielen Dank!! Nichts!
- Dr. Cornelia (10/5): - Das Riad ist ein Traum, wir würden sofort wieder buchen. Zimmer und Bad sind sehr groß und sehr schön eingerichtet. Und jeden Tag werden frische Rosenbläter in Zimmer und Bad verteilt! Die Besitzerin und ihr Team sind unglaublich freundlich und stehen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Das Frühstück ist lecker und immer frisch (frisch gepresster Saft, Obstsalat, selbstgemachter Joghurt, selbstgemachte Marmeladen, Eier, was immer das Herz begehrt) und jeden Tag etwas anders. Tagsüber werden häufig nochmals Tee und Kuchen angeboten und auch die Dachterrasse ist herrlich. Wir können es nur empfehlen!
- leandra (8/5): -
- Karla (10/5): AMAZING - Everything. The host was amazing, the food, the house is incredible just full of art and memories.
- O'D (10/5): Excellent and would recommend without hesitation - The location was great, staff were amazing, breakfast was delicious, room and living area very comfortable Nothing
- Firozeh (10/5): -
- Nicola (10/5): Jederzeit wieder - Das Riad hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen! Das Personal ist ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit, man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen. Die Lage ist perfekt, ideal, um die Stadt zu Fuss zu erkunden. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll eingerichtet und strahlen eine gemütliche, authentische Atmosphäre aus. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend, frisch, üpig und mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Auch das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist top. Absolut empfehlenswert!
- Mike Inglis (10/5): a wonderful relaxing Riad where you are looked after like family - Breakfast was a feast of fresh fruit, homemade yogurt, breads, cakes and homemade jams - a wonderful experience. It was only surpassed by the warmth and care shown us by wonderful owner Gisele and her fantastic staff Samira and Hayalt who brought tea and cakes to our room in the late afternoon any time we were around. Really you are treated like family members and the Riad itself is beautiful, filled with outsider art and beautiful objects and furnishings. It is central and safe and the welcome is warm, generous and authentic. it was perfect
- Jim (10/5): Our hosts and staff were wonderful.We slept so soundly because of the beautiful tranquil surroundings.Fantastic roof top - Everything!From the moment we arrived we received the warmest welcome.The most beautiful Riad we have ever stayed in. That we weren’t able to stay longer!
- Marco (10/5): Miejsce spektakularne , sniadanie jedno z najlepszych ever :) - Atmosfera
- Bodil (9/5): a very enjoyable stay -we highly recommend Riad Emotion - A warm and generous welcome, personalised service, beautifully and tastefully decorated riad, big and comfortable bed, excellent breakfast on the rooftop, room spacious with all you need for a cosy stay; great attention to details in the room. We felt welcome and safe during our stay. Peace and quiet, and everything worth seeing just around the corner / great location. The smell of sewage in the bathroom, but, when located in the old town, we can't really blame our nice hostess....
- Charlotte (9/5): A peaceful haven in the heart of Essaouira - We had a wonderful stay at Riad Emotion, the team looked after us incredibly well, going out of their way to make our trip to Essaouira as comfortable as possible and accommodate our requests. Hayaat and her team provided an amazing breakfast every day - on the incredible roof terrace. The central location was perfect for us allowing us to venture our into the medina every morning, and only a short walk away from the port and the beach. It was also very peaceful as it was just set back from the main road. Thank you! No comments - we were very happy with our stay!
- Paddy76 (10/5): - Es war einfach ein Traum: die herzliche Begrüßung, das Zimmer, das phänomenale Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse.
Das ganze Haus ist mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet. Jeden Tag lagen nach dem Service Rosenblüten auf dem Zimmer.
Wir werden sowas von wiederkommen! -
- Dr. Peter (10/5): Eine besondere Oase im Trubel der Altstadt. Sehr zu empfehlen. - Das Riad ist mit unglaublich viel Charme und Liebe ausgestattet. Die sympathischen Besitzer wohnen im Riad und haben sich sehr um die Gäste bemüht. Das Personal war ausserordentlich gut. Das Frühstück war exzellent.
- IVÁN (10/5): -
- Marie-Pierre (10/5): Une vraie parenthèse enchantée - Nous avons eu, quelques jours durant, l’impression très agréable d’avoir une résidence secondaire à Essaouira .
Tout est fait pour que l’on se sente comme à la maison.
Nous avons été très sensibles à l’âme du lieu comme à la classe et à la gentillesse de notre hôte.
- jacques (10/5): THE PLACE TO BE ! - Second séjour au Riad Emotion et tout était de nouveau parfait !
L’accueil et les échanges avec sa charmante propriétaire, son cadeau pour mon anniversaire , le Riad sublime avec son rooftop incroyable. Et que dire du petit déjeuner succulent !
C’est sûr, nous reviendrons ! RIEN !
- Kate (10/5): -
- Carla Domenica (8/5): Magica notte a Essaouira in un magico Riad - Riad Emotion si è rivelato un luogo estremamente accogliente e raffinato. Indimenticabile la colazione di ottima qualità in terrazza! Personale discreto, professionale e attento a ogni esigenza. Estremamente gentili i proprietari. Da consigliare sicuramente! Niente
- Mirjam (10/5): - Sehr geschmackvolle Unterkunft und unglaublich nette Vermieter.
- Daniel (9/5): -
- Inés (10/5): un délicieux moment à Essaouira - une belle découverte pour nous à Essaouira ( au demeurant l'adresse que nous gardons lorsque nous reviendrons !! )
Trés joli Riad décoré avec beaucoup de goût dans une rue calme bien que très centrale, chambre agréable et confortable ( un bon lit c'est important )et accueil bienveillant et souriant .
Très bon petit déjeuner RAS
- Louise (10/5): - We had a great stay at Riad Emotion. The location is perfect for exploring the medina, with the riad itself then providing an oasis of calm afterwards, with lots of lovely spots to relax and read in. The women who work there are lovely and the owners were very helpful in providing recommendations for places to go and making reservations for us. We would definitely stay again!
- Derek (10/5): An exceptional special Riad in the heart of the Medina - This riad is exceptional in every way. It presents as an oasis of calm, of comfort, care and civility. The thought and care that goes into every aspect of the accommodation is palpable. It is rare to come across this combination of discerning taste, genuine care for the comfort of guests and sustained aesthetic presence throughout the accommodation. The owners, Gisele and Phillipe are exceptional warm courteous and caring hosts. They are assisted by an excellent small team of housekeepers who also provide an outstanding individually prepared breakfast. I was in the Tuyua room, which had all I needed and more. I was fortunate indeed to spend my three nights en route to Scotland here in Essaouira. This is in all respects a very special place in my view, located in the heart of the Medina. Nothing!
- didier (10/5): Havre de paix - Riad idéalement situé et très confortable. Philippe et Gisèle, les propriétaires très disponibles et attentionnés nous ont accueillis chaleureusement et nous ont donnés de précieux conseils.
Un grand merci pour ce magnifique séjour à Philippe et Gisèle ainsi qu'à Samira et Hayat.
- Gilbert (10/5): RIAD EXCEPTIONNEL - Le Riad Émotion est très apaisant. Sa décoration est très typique, mais aussi très cocooning, fait avec beaucoup de goût ; nous sommes au centre de la Médina mais c’est d’un calme absolu. Gisèle est au petit soin, le petit déjeuner fait maison est très copieux, ses couchages sont très confortables et elle est de très bon conseil pour la découverte d’Essaouira et ses alentours. Merci également à Hayett et Samira pour la qualité de leurs services.
- Mohamed Amine (9/5): Authentique - Très joli Riad bien situé, décoré et meublé avec goût. Les propriétaires et le personnel sont excellents tout comme le petit-déjeuner.
- JAMILA (10/5): Chaleureux - Un véritable havre de paix ! L'accueil est chaleureux et les propriétaires sont très attentionnés. Je recommande vivement.
- Ilaria (10/5): I stayed in Riad emotion with my family and some friends and we all loved it! It is a fantastic riad, perfectly located - Beautiful, super clean and comfortable, lovely hosts, perfect location
- nelly (10/5): Une très belle fin de séjour au Maroc dans un lieu, mieux qu’à la maison. - Franchement tout. Le lieu est très beau, chaque chose est à sa place. Les hôtes sont très gentils, serviables et avenants. Un gros merci au personnel qui est vraiment exceptionnel et qui en fait une expérience encore plus mémorable. Absolument rien
- ILHAME (10/5): Un véritable coup de cœur ! - Dès notre arrivée, l’accueil a été chaleureux, avec une boisson de bienvenue accompagnée de délicieux gâteaux. La chambre, décorée avec un goût exquis, offre une literie d’excellente qualité et de superbes linges de lit. Les peignoirs à disposition sont très appréciables et ajoutent une touche de confort supplémentaire. Aucun détail n’est laissé au hasard : bouilloire et cafetière Nespresso à disposition, salle de bain spacieuse, parfaitement agencée et magnifiquement décorée.
Le petit déjeuner est un moment d’exception : copieux, raffiné, intégralement fait maison, du jus aux confitures en passant par le yaourt/raibi… un pur délice ! L’équipe, de l’accueil au service du matin, est aux petits soins. Les propriétaires, charmants et passionnés, ont su créer un véritable havre de paix, en préservant avec élégance le patrimoine culturel d’Essaouira.
Nous repartons avec de merveilleux souvenirs et une seule envie : revenir très vite. Merci pour ce séjour magique et pour toutes ces attentions, jusqu’au service de repassage ! Un lieu paradisiaque à découvrir absolument… Je vous laisse découvrir toutes les merveilles de cet endroit, je n’en dis pas plus. Allez-y les yeux fermés !
- D (10/5): Séjour idéal pour se reposer en profitant de la médina , de la plage … - Le Riad est décoré avec beaucoup de goût et l atmosphère est très reposante. Literie et chambres très soignées
Petit déjeuner copieux sur la très jolie terrasse, avec des délicieux produits locaux , confitures maison , crêpes marocaines, jus de fruits frais .
Nous avons adoré l atmosphère très reposante du Riad et son excellente situation géographique
Les propriétaires et le personnel est aux petits soins avec les hôtes
- Tara (10/5): - As soon as we entered the Riad Emotion we felt very welcomed by the staff. Our experience was amazing. The breakfast was outstanding, the service was amazing and the interior design was spectacular. The owners were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend the Riad Emotion. Joseph and Tara
- Michal (10/5): Great habitat, esence of well beeing. - Very clean, highly sophisticated interior with quality service, direct contact with owners. Artistic feeling and great service.
- Joost Machiels (10/5): van seconde 1 zijn we ondergedompeld in de sfeer en rust die de locatie uitstraalt - het aangename ontvangst en het ontbijt waren meer dan fantastisch oeps hier kan niets tegenvallen
- RACHAEL (10/5): -
- Doug (10/5): Beautiful, restful - Lovely home, beautiful decor and interesting art. Great location. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The scrambled eggs at breakfast were the best I’ve ever had!
- Zahia (10/5): - Un riad plein d’âme, niché au cœur de la médina. Accueil chaleureux, décor raffiné, silence apaisant…
On s’y sent attendu, sans jamais être dérangé.
Le vent sur la terrasse, les parfums du patio, le chant discret du lieu :
tout invite à ralentir, à écouter . Merci à Gisèle, Philippe et son équipe pour ce mémorable séjour !
- Martina (10/5): Exceptional -
- Keiichi (8/5): - 街の中心部にあって観光や買い物に便利でスタッフも非常に親切でした。部屋は綺麗でしたが、窓の閉まり具合が悪くロックすることができずセキュリティに不安を感じたのと、夜にスタッフが誰もいなくなる日があり救急の用事があった場合どうするのか不安になりました。また英語が通じないスタッフが多いので少しコミュニケーションが取りづらいかも知れません。
- Richard (10/5): - We had a lovely peaceful stay at Riad Emotion.
- Cameron (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nathalie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Isobel (10/5): FABULOUS - This was an absolutely stunning Riad.. exceptional comfort, breakfasts, attention to detail and standard of service. Nothing
- Jill (9/5): Luxurious Riad, perfect hosts, excellent food and location. Couldn't have been better. - The owners were extremely friendly - went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy. The Riad is decorated beautifully, extremely tastefully. The breakfast we had was the best in our 2 week stay in Morocco. Our room was extremly comfortable and the Riad is perfectly located for exploring this gorgeous town!
- Mark (10/5): - Wonderful stay! We absolutely loved this place. This was our fifth trip to Morocco, we’ve stayed at some great riads, but this was by far our favorite. Looking forward to returning
- Mike (10/5): THE BEST RIAD IN ESSAOUIRA - THE STAFF SAMIRA AND HAYALT WERE EXCELLENT WITH SUCH CARE, KINDNESS AND ATTENTION GIVEN TO US DURING OUR STAY. THE OWNERS GISELLE AND PHILIPPE WERE ALSO SO KIND AND GENEROUS. WE LOVED OUR STAY, THE BEAUTY AND CALM OF THE RIAD AND OUR ROOM WITH A FANTASTIC HUGE BED. BREAKFASTS TO DIE FOR AND SUCH A PEACEFUL HAVEN BANG IN THE CENTRE OF THE MEDINA. NOTHING
- Joseph (9/5): Riad Emotion is a lovely property with large, comfortable rooms. Phillippe is a friendly host. - Lovely facility with comfortable, spacious rooms in the center of town. Phillippe is a friendly and helpful host with lots of good recommendations. Rooms have good showers and bathrooms. The Riad is a bit hard to find the first time but being set back from the main road is part of its charm. Pillows were not very comfortable.
- Lucrezia (9/5): Superb - Cushions comfortability
- Anna (8/5): Very good -
- Dusko (10/5): Art at every turn - In short, it was a truly enchanting experience. The rooms are beautifully crafted, adorned with art at every turn—it's clear the owner has a passion for collecting. If I find myself in Essaouira again, I won’t hesitate to choose this place for my stay.
- Erik (10/5): Greate riad hotel - Greate location. Greate riad hotel og helpfull staff. All topped by the breackfast with the best homemade youghert ever.
- gillian (10/5): Riad Emotion - This Road is a gem. Absolutely beautiful and tastefully decorated. The staff and owner are delightful and extremely helpful. The Riad has steps to all the rooms as is typical and a terrace where breakfast is served. The breakfast is delicious with fresh bread, eggs, pastries and homemade preserves.
- Nora (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing staff, lovely place, good location.
- Angélique (10/5): Exceptional -
- T (10/5): Exceptional -
- Yu (10/5): Riad Emotion has given us the best first time Essouira experience! - Amazing breakfast, amazing services, and the best experience we can dreamed of.
- Maria Estibaliz (10/5): - Fantástica opción de alojamiento en Essaouira! Frederic, el dueño del Riad es súper atento y pendiente de los huéspedes, ofreciendo recomendaciones. El desayuno es riquísimo y variado y se toma en la terraza del Riad. Ubicación muy céntrica en la Medina. Totalmente recomendable.
- Bonnie (9/5): Gorgeous property, friendly staff, fantastic location in Essaouira. - Beautiful property in a great location.
Enjoyed breakfast on the rooftop terrace with other guests The sunloungers on the rooftop need upgrading for any guests wanting to relax at the property.
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lucy (10/5): Lovely hosts and a beautiful property - Beautiful property right in the middle of the old town, the perfect location for exploring and wonderful hosts! Also fantastic breakfast daily!
- Catherine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Stefano (10/5): - Amazing property, staff extremely friendly, professional and nice. Beautiful room and fantastic breakfast. I enjoyed my stay at Riad Emotion a lot!
- Lisa (9/5): Superb -
- Vicky (8/5): Very good -
- Tomas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Daisy (9/5): Superb -
- Catherine (10/5): Gisele and Philippe have created a beautiful haven - everything is done to perfection from breakfast, service to decorat - Stunning riad, the architecture, art, rooms are all fantastic, lovely staff and an attention to small details that make it an incredible experience
- Samuel (10/5): Philippe the property owner went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable - Nicely decorated and comfort able. Breakfast on the roof top was the best of any we had in Morocco.
- Alex (10/5): Amazing location, beautiful rooms and terrace, friendly staff - My second favorite riad of my 2 weeks in morocco! such a beautiful riad, quiet, peaceful, with very relaxing vibes. Amazing location, central to everything you need. Owner was so helpful in showing me a map and how to get to different places. I loved my stay here, and would recommend to everybody. nothing!
- Nicola (10/5): - Ein sehr herzlichen Empfang durch Philipp. Er hat uns super gute Restaurants empfohlen. Dieses Riad ist sehr geschmacksvoll eingerichtet mit vielen kleinen Details. Das Frühstück war liebevoll serviert worden mit top Produkte.
Wichtig man kann nicht vor das Riad fahren. Vor den Stadtmauern kann man jedoch ein Gepäckträger für 20 DH nehmen, der auch weiss wo das Riad ist und ihm dann folgen.
- Donatella (8/5): Very good -
- Gemma (9/5): Superb - Beautiful room / Riad, attentive staff, excellent breakfast! The earthquake
- Ayoub (10/5): Exceptional - When we first arrived at the riad, we were well received with tea and cake. The staff provided hot towels for us to clean our hands and face upon arrival, which was a nice refreshing gesture after a long day of travel. The entire check in process was smooth and relaxed.
The riad is very well designed. Everything you'd need is provided for you. The decor and style is well thought out. My mom especially was in love with their art pieces. While Essaouira is lively and (somewhat) noisy, the riad was calm, you couldn't hear a thing from outside.
The staff is proactive and competent. They go out of their way to make sure we're having a good time. The rooms are always tidy and clean, they provide fresh snacks and bottled water every day.
The breakfast was a feast! We looked forward to it every morning.
- Jess (10/5): Exceptional -
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