Riad De La Mer
7-9, Rue Khalid Ben Oualid
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Why people book this hotel
“Great host, great location, rooftop was very enjoyable”
“The manager is always really helpful , the location is great and the beds really…”
“Amine was a great host”
“Amine was very nice and helpful”
“Beautiful apartment, big bedrooms, nice kitchen, beautiful and practical bathroo…”
“Great view, spacious room with comfortable beds and hammam”
“Rooftop breakfast with a sea view every morning”
“The hosts were great and the breakfast was excellent”
Overview
Located in the medina of Essaouira, Riad De La Mer is a 5-minute walk from the harbour and a 10-minute walk from the beach. It offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic sea views. Riad De La Mer provides self-catering apartments with antique furniture. A continental breakfast is served daily at the Riad. The apartments have access to the living, dining area and the fully equipped kitchen. Riad De La Mer is a 30-minute drive from Essaouira-Mogador Airport and airport transfers can be organised, with an additional cost.
Traveller reviews
Ward
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Great host, great location, rooftop was very enjoyable. Beautiful apartment, big bedrooms, nice kitchen, beautiful and practical bathroom ...
Pascale
couple
May 26, 2026
“Excellent , we always go back there !”
The manager is always really helpful , the location is great and the beds really comfortable
Tono
couple
April 13, 2026
Nice views and location
Thomas
couple
February 25, 2026
“Excellent! Would book again.”
Lovely riad located in the old town/medina of Essaouira. We were made to feel really welcome by the owner and the manager. Rooftop breakfast with a sea view every morning.
Sophie
couple
February 3, 2026
“Mould-ridden room - do not stay here.”
The location was good.
N
family_with_children
January 4, 2026
It is a beautiful and cosy place. I loved it. Amine was a great host. I would recommend to anyone.
Henrietta
family_with_children
January 1, 2026
Amine was very nice and helpful
Milica
couple
December 14, 2025
Great view, spacious room with comfortable beds and hammam. The hosts were great and the breakfast was excellent!
Lisa
family_with_children
September 17, 2024
The location was close to the souks, restaurants and historical port. And the breakfast was nice. The riad was very charming and a good size.
Ferdinand
family_with_children
August 6, 2024
“Central location but rather run-down.”
The location was very central. The owner was friendly and forthcoming, helped us to book an airport taxi in the end, and even walked us to the taxi early in the morning.
Stewart
family_with_children
June 7, 2024
“Excellent value for money and a delightful stay in Essaouira.”
We were met at the bus station by the owner who helped with our luggage. It was about a 10 minute walk to the Riad and I doubt that we would have found it by ourselves. Our room was on the top floor and had a view over Essaouira. The room also had a top deck but it was too windy to utilise. Breakfast, served outside on the deck and was plentiful and delicious. The Riad is in a great location and central to the medina.
Boris
extended_group
June 6, 2024
Our stay at Riad De La Mer was really good! The hotel’s location was perfect, close to major attractions and public transportation. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any request or provide local recommendations. The on-site restaurant served delicious meals, and the breakfast buffet had a wide variety of options to start our day right.
saj
couple
June 6, 2024
Amazing riad in the heart of the old city. Very beautiful sight from the room and from the private large terrace. The room has a unique layout and decoration.
pascale
couple
April 24, 2024
“Absolutely lovely !”
All perfect And Amid is a lovely host Aïcha is always smiling , really lovely people
Sheila
couple
April 16, 2024
“Wonderful, we would come back.”
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. The room was spacious, comfortable, bright and inviting. The terrace had nice views and ambience to enjoy breakfast with other guests.
Johannes
extended_group
April 5, 2024
It felt like staying at a friend’s house, rather than a hotel. Bed was comfortable, breakfast was excellent, beautiful rooftop! It was so cool, to stay at a 200 year old house and even the 67 steps into the top floor room were fun to walk! Location is also excellent although a tiny bit hard to find, because the entrance is a bit “underground”, but that ultimately added to the charme.
Claudia
extended_group
January 28, 2024
“Beautiful riad with excellent location and amazing rooftop view”
Excellent location in the Medina, appartements and rooms have a cozy feeling and wonderful furnishing. Having a full floor of the riad feels home and exotic at the same time. The view from the rooftop terrace is amazing and a lolvely breakfast served while looking at the see is a great start of a day. The hosts are welcoming, kind and helpful. We had a more than lovely stay there and we recommend it with our eyes closed.
Janne
family_with_children
January 19, 2024
Excellent location. Very nice and cozy room with private rooftop terrass.. It is quite an excersise to get up there. Wonderful view. Amine was very friendly and helpful
Shabana
family_with_children
January 18, 2024
“Beautiful Riad”
I loved how central it was to the medina with great food places nearby. The apartment we stayed in had two bedrooms with a huge bathroom and bath tub. The rooms were tastefully decorated and made it feel so rustic. The view from the terrace is spectacular even if you do have to climb a huge number of steep steps to get there. Breakfast on the first day was great, the next day it was toasted croissants and pain au choclat and on the day of our departure we asked for an early breakfast which was tea and bread rolls.
Amy
family_with_children
January 12, 2024
“A lovely family stop on our trip.”
We loved the location and our family suite. The furnishings were gorgeous and the rooms all supplied with heaters for the cold nights. The rooftop terrace was stunning.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Windsurfing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Beachfront, Beach, Temporary art galleries, Pub crawls, Cooking class, Live music/performance
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Bar, Breakfast in the room
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Terrace
Services
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults)
With a view of the sea, this apartment includes a private terrace above and a shower room with limited head height.
Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bedrooms with a fireplace and an en suite bathroom fitted with shower.
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults)
Decorated with antique furniture, this apartment features a private bathroom with a Tadelakt bathtub.
Studio Apartment (2 adults + 1 child)
This apartment features 1 bedroom and a seating area with a fireplace. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with shower.
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