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Riad Emotion

3.0 star property
3-star riad near Essaouira Beach

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Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Alizes) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Alizes)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Arganier) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite (Arganier)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Thuya) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite (Thuya)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

City center stay.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid. Fish Market and Essaouira Clock Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skala du Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Emotion

3-star riad near Essaouira Beach
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Riad Emotion. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Riad Emotion offers 5 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MAD 40 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 25.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 40 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Riad Emotion.

Property is also known as

Dar Emotion
Dar Emotion Guest House
Dar Emotion Guest House Essaouira
Riad Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion
Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion Riad
Riad Emotion Essaouira
Riad Emotion Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Emotion to the airport?

Riad Emotion is 10.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Emotion?

As of Jun 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Emotion on Jun 29, 2025 start from $120.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Riad Emotion have an airport shuttle?

Riad Emotion offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 200 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Riad Emotion to the beach?

This riad is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.6 mi (29-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riad Emotion offer free breakfast?

Riad Emotion offers free full breakfast every day from 9 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad Emotion?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Riad Emotion?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riad Emotion?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad Emotion have a pool?

Riad Emotion features outdoor pool access.

Does Riad Emotion have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Riad Emotion to downtown Essaouira?

Riad Emotion is 0.6 mi away from Essaouira.

Riad Emotion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Acklington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, staff extremely friendly, professional and nice. Beautiful room and fantastic breakfast. I enjoyed my stay at Riad Emotion a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! We very much enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not live up to other riads in my experience. One consideration is they use an extremely strong cleaning product that made my stomach turn. I've never had issues with chemical cleaners before. Internet is at times unusable. Location is as good as any if you like to be central and near most everything. Breakfast is very solid for a hotel, but again falls behind other riads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on and in a great location from the beach and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and centrally located Riad - Philip the host was friendly and helpful, provided us with great restaurant recommendations and offered to help contact businesses to make appointments for Hammam's and make dinner reservations. Our bus to Casablanca was scheduled for the afternoon, after check out time and they were gracious enough to let us keep our bags at the Riad while we explored before our bus. Delicious breakfast, beautiful rooms - an all around wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sus, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

We loved everything about this riad. Perfect location too which reqlly helped with sight seeing. Book it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful

The rooftop room is wonderful and breakfast is served there

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greate riad hotel

Greate location. Greate riad hotel og helpfull staff. All topped by the breackfast with the best homemade youghert ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Estibaliz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Juan Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fuimos a varias Riad en Marruecos todos muy buenas , pero esta fue la mejor de todas atendida por sus propietarios los cuales son muy cordiales y siempre están atentos para ayudar al turista con sus planes de viaje y explicando los sitios turísticos de la ciudad, son una pareja de franceses muy cordiales, las habitaciones son muy cómodas, aseadas y confortables, la ubicación es la mejor, el desayuno es muy completo. No duden en escoger esta Riad en sus viajes a essouira, la pasarán muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kåre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant surprise

We arrived with no expectations, and with no knowledge of the town. We were pleasantly surprised by both. The town is a gem, windy and welcoming, and offers delicious seafood. The Riad Emotion was splendid, hosts Phillipe and his wife were super-generous, and the staff served exquisite breakfasts on the the rooftop terrace. The interior is tasteful, and our room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful boutique Riad in the heart of Essaouira

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus, sehr höfliches und freundliches Personal, tolles Frühstück, tolle Küchlein und sehr viel Liebe fürs Details. Gute Lage mitten in der Medina, perfekt. Leider ist das Haus durch ein nachträgliches aufgesetztes Glasdach über dem Innenhof sehr schlecht durchlüftet, es riecht wie im Schwimmbad immZimmer und alle Sachen werden Klamm, das ist sehr schade und hat uns gestört.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil fabuleux Propriétaires adorables.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spitzenunterkunft in Essaouira

Das Riad Emotion in Essaouira hat uns ausgezeichnet gefallen. Trotz der sehr zentralen Lage ist es ruhig. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und reichlich. Die Restaurantempfehlungen von Gisèle haben sich als vorzüglich erwiesen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Birgit, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiäres Hotel in zentraler Lage

Phillipe, Gisele und ihr Team sind sehr herzliche und unaufdringliche Gastgeber. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und das Frühstück ausgesprochen gut. Die Lage ist sehr zentral aber es ist auch sehr ruhig. Kann das Haus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018