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Riad Zahra

4.0 star property
Essaouira beachfront riad with 2 restaurants, outdoor pool

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sports facility
Property entrance
Interior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rue Amira Lalla Meryem 90, Quartier des Dunes, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skala du Port - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coupole - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bonzo Coffee Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chez Sam - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riad Zahra

Adjacent to a golf course, Riad Zahra is a great choice for a stay in Essaouira. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Tradicional, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

Arabic, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (40 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Tradicional – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Zahras Grill Restaurant – On-site seafood restaurant.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.55 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 17.5 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Riad Zahra
Riad Zahra Essaouira
Zahra Essaouira
Riad Zahra Mogador Essaouira
Riad Zahra Mogador Hotel Essaouira
Riad Zahra Mogador Hotel Essaouira
Riad Zahra Riad
Riad Zahra Essaouira
Riad Zahra Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Zahra offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Zahra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad Zahra?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Zahra?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Zahra?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Zahra?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Zahra?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Riad Zahra and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, kayaking and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the riad's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Zahra?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, Moroccan cuisine and pool views.
What's the area around Riad Zahra like?
Riad Zahra is in Essaouira Coast, a short 4-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

Riad Zahra Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly hotel with some excellent food.
Excellent, friendly staff that made staying there a pleasure. The have 2 restaurants with delicious food and a clean pool. It's a little walk up to the medina (say 15 to 20 mins) but that it straight up the beach and so was beautiful in itself. It's right beside the beach so if it's not too windy then that's great to hang out on too.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The proprietors and staff were all delightful, happy to help and always efficient. Facilities were good. Cleanliness an obvious priority. My only complaint - pillows a bit lumpy.
Wendy, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great place where to stay in Essaouira.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Riad in Morocco!
I spent two nights at this Riad with my Burkinabe. The staff is benevolent; as Imane, Fatima and Imad are truly caring and beneficial. Their incredible level of service is unparalleled. We will definitely be returning.
Steve, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hotel, unless you need air conditioning
Good location. Staff was generally very good and helpful. Pool was good and breakfast plentiful and also very good. Unfortunately they do not have air conditioning which really is desirable in this climate. I recommend this hotel very much, unless you want air conditioning.
Rolf Melwin, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Riad a block from the beach!
Riad Zahra was an amazing place! Wonderfully run hotel near the beach. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. Plus it has two of the best restaurants in Essaouira!
Jessica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

İt was great location for windsurf vacation Great hospitality
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel close to beach
great people and great food, nice building, helpful for getting tours arranged
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly family run Riad
The French family that run this riad could not be more helpful. Well positioned near the beach and an easy flat walk to the medina. Food was varied and good value. We think the hot water was desalinated, as it tasted very salty, and left our skin feeling a little sticky. Unfortunately a new building on one side of the beautifully kept pool meant it lost the sun at about 2pm when we were there late Oct/ early Nov. However we would have no hesitation in recommending Riad Zahra in Essaouira.
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8/10 Very good

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4/10 Fair

Book it if you like hostels!
if you like staying at a hostel-like hotel, then this is the place for you. The room was dark, no view - well, there was a view of a backyard shed. This room should be used for storage, not for a tourist room. They claimed the place was full, I guess someone had to end up with this room, bad luck of the draw. But, I am beginning to wonder whether hotels have 'special' rooms set aside for the discounted online booking services such as Hotels.com's secret prices. Soap (toileteries) were sparse, old furniture that felt as though it was about to fall apart, bed very uncomfortable, dark hallways and room, poor wifi connection. It has no beach or water view since there is now a new building blocking that view, but then I did mention that the room we had was on the ground floor overlooking a shed area that stored surf boards.
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6/10 Good

Good location and public spaces, uncomfortable bed
Cons: Rooms: super thin walls, uncomfortable beds, no amenities like safe, tea/coffee service, and the bathroom supplies are meager. Also the window coverings are thin and the room never gets dark. Finally, our tv did not work until I asked at the front desk and someone came to fix it. When I complained about the noise (we could hear noise from the lobby and people showering and using the toilet above and next to us), the female owner told me my hearing was "sensitive." Pros: good location near the beach and the board walk, a 15 minute walk to the medina. Also, the lobby is pretty, the male owner and young woman who works the desk are friendly and helpful, and the seafood restaurant on the top floor has great views and tasty food and good service. Good breakfast--fresh fruit options and pots of hot strong coffee lots of bread options They also have a nice pool, but it isn't heated. There are a few turtles who live in the pool area, which was fun.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful oasis!
We had a fantastic stay in Riad Zahra. We initially booked for one night but ended up staying for three! The pool was lovely and the staff were very attentive. We ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Lovely people, nice food in downstairs restaurant, reasonably priced. Pool is nice, three pet terrapins and two tortoises add a nice touch. Service was attentive and pleasant. Bedroom was a good size, big shower and hot water at all times. We were very comfortable. Bedroom furnishings were pretty dour, and the sea view is spoilt by building works
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing - stay here
The family who run this riad are so lovely, helpful, nothing was to much trouble, they gave us advise/ recommendations, drew us maps. We wish we had time to stay longer. Our room was gorgeous and well decorated with comfortable beds. It is a 1 minute walk around the building onto the beach and far enough from the medina to enjoy a 20 minute stroll on the sand which means its peaceful at night. The restaurants served lovely food and it was all very reasonably priced. We would definitely stay again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Basic comfort but old and dated look
Comfortable and spacious room with some interesting artwork, however, the hotel itself is painfully dated and worn-out and could use some remodeling and fixing-up. WIFI was not working in the room. The Free Shuttle to CDG is the main reason to stay there.
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely place 5mins away from beach
Stayed for 5 nights and were very welcoming from the moment we arrived . All the staff were excellent and friendly with nothing being to much trouble while being very relaxed .the food was very good etc and will be going back .
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and Welcoming
The hotel staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the pool area is very nice and the food in both restaurants is top class. The rooms are quite basic and a bit on the small side, and the bed in our room was hideously uncomfortable. Despite this I would definitely recommend Riad Zahra
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6/10 Good

Average hotel, felt a little rundown
The hotel appeared quite rundown and although it was clean it felt unpleasant and in desperate need of renovation - shower head was broke and soft furnishings well worn. The only positive was that the hotel was right by the beach. It was about 20min walk to the medina but we didn't mind the walk. We were also entertained by the turtles swimming in the pool although I am generally concerned about the impact of chlorine water on them. Overall, it was quite an average experience and for the price we paid I would look for a nicer place. The place is called riad - don't be deceived, it's not, it's a hotel and if you are expecting to be staing in a riad you will be disappointed. Will not be staying there again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful little hotel with wonderful hosts
We really enjoyed staying in Riad Zahra. The hotel is beautiful, the hosts and all the staff are super-friendly and it is very short walk to the beach. Definitely recommend!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exquisite cuisine, wonderful family, great hotel
Wonderful food, brilliant mix of Moroccan and Catalan delights. Beautifully decorated and large rooms.
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