"Beautiful riad with outstanding staff and great authentic Moroccan breakfast. Smells amazing. Clean and charming. Overall a great value for a cozy place in the heart of Essaouira."
"Beautiful riad with outstanding staff and great authentic Moroccan breakfast. Smells amazing. Clean and charming. Overall a great value for a cozy place in the heart of Essaouira."
"Loved the location by the water and a quiet beach in close proximity. Excellent rooftop to have breakfast, watch sunset or relax. Wifi worked fine. Room was spacious and clean. Will recommend. "
"Loved the location by the water and a quiet beach in close proximity. Excellent rooftop to have breakfast, watch sunset or relax. Wifi worked fine. Room was spacious and clean. Will recommend. "
"Un séjour parfait du début à la fin !
Une rue en pleine médina mais pourtant au calme, des chambres bien décorées, une literie impeccable, le petit déjeuner délicieux de Soukeyna et tout ce qu on attend d un Riad.
Francis et Samira sont des hôtes attentionnés et soucieux du bien-être de leurs convives.
Merci encore à eux pour les moments partagés."
"Un séjour parfait du début à la fin !
Une rue en pleine médina mais pourtant au calme, des chambres bien décorées, une literie impeccable, le petit déjeuner délicieux de Soukeyna et tout ce qu on attend d un Riad.
Francis et Samira sont des hôtes attentionnés et soucieux du bien-être de leurs convives.
Merci encore à eux pour les moments partagés."
"The staff were incredibly helpful with whatever we needed, the breakfast was great, comfortable space with a fire to spend time in away from the bedroom "
"The staff were incredibly helpful with whatever we needed, the breakfast was great, comfortable space with a fire to spend time in away from the bedroom "
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Riad Mumtaz Mahal in Essaouira from June 4th to June 7th, 2026. The experience was fantastic, and the Riad provided the perfect home base for exploring the city. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone visiting Essaouira."
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Riad Mumtaz Mahal in Essaouira from June 4th to June 7th, 2026. The experience was fantastic, and the Riad provided the perfect home base for exploring the city. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone visiting Essaouira."
"The Riad was clearly taken care of really well. The owners have great taste and pride and make every effort to please their guests.
The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were great.
We loved our stay here…."
"The Riad was clearly taken care of really well. The owners have great taste and pride and make every effort to please their guests.
The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were great.
We loved our stay here…."
"We enjoyed the place so much we extended our stay. Initially the parking dilemma made us sceptical because it was quite a distance from the accommodation and required parking costs and porterage costs that we weren't told about. Eventually we booked in and couldn't fault the place and its authentic location."
"We enjoyed the place so much we extended our stay. Initially the parking dilemma made us sceptical because it was quite a distance from the accommodation and required parking costs and porterage costs that we weren't told about. Eventually we booked in and couldn't fault the place and its authentic location."
"Was amazing! We loved our stay at the riad. Staffs are informative and very helpful. Breakfast spot was fantastic! We stayed in other riad but this riad was the best ! "
"Was amazing! We loved our stay at the riad. Staffs are informative and very helpful. Breakfast spot was fantastic! We stayed in other riad but this riad was the best ! "
"Lovely place in a very convenient and safe location with lovely owners and staff. It is spotless clean and very relaxing after a day in the souk and the bazaar. "
"Lovely place in a very convenient and safe location with lovely owners and staff. It is spotless clean and very relaxing after a day in the souk and the bazaar. "
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"It was a nice older property. We believed it was air conditioned but our rooms turned out not to be upon arrival. The in-room safe did not work. The weather was such that we could leave the windows open while we slept. Overall it seemed like a good value for the price. Nice people."
"Cet emplacement est idéal, si vous voulez visiter le port aller dans les souk, et avoir des petits restos à proximité, tout se fait très bien à pied. Le personnel était très chaleureux et bienveillant . Toutefois, nos bémols sont les suivants : l’activité nocturne est incessante. Malheureusement, nous n’avons pas réussi à bien dormir les deux nuits, car le bruit est constant que ce soit les jeunes qui jouent à l’extérieur jusqu’à 1h du matin, suivie, de la musique, à fond de train, et que dire du chien qui hurle sa vie toute la nuit . Nous avions beau avoir des bouchons pour dormir, le bruit était trop intense et ce peu importe la chambre, car nos amis dormaient dans une autre chambre, et c’était la même chose pour eux. De plus, il n’y a pas d’air climatisé, ni de ventilation fourni. Les fenêtres n’ont pas de moustiquaire donc si vous voulez avoir un courant d’air vous devez ouvrir les fenêtres ce qui fait que les moustiques rentrent. Finalement, nous avons eu le malheur de trouver une Coquerel dans la cuisine. Donc en gros le gros l’emplacement et la vue est idéale si c’est ce que vous recherchez."
"Riad Rafeef is a very interesting riad, and the decoration was cool to see. The management had put in a few years to renovate the place and you can definitely see the effort and thought put into the design. As with all of our stays in Morocco, the staff here was exceptional and very helpful. I am very grateful to the staff and the gentleman who had welcomed us, answered all questions throughout the stay, and helped us with our heavy luggage (sorry!)."
"Trés bon service à la clientèle
Souad et Nadia sont vraiment gentilles
J’ai vraiment aimé le séjour
Propreté 10/10
Vue incroyable sur piscine ,sur mer aussi
Prix exceptionnel
Je réfère tous le monde pour paser leur séjours"
"Rashida was so lovely and helpful - thanks to her for making our stay very pleasant!
5 stars to her!!
The rooftop bar was fun and had a live band. We stayed in Tangier room and the fresh ocean air was exquisite!!"
By going with a hostel you can spend less on lodging and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your vacation. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Essaouira?
Ready to book a hostel? These options get the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Surf house Maroc - Property features include free breakfast, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. You'll find free WiFi in all rooms. Berber Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Property features include free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Essaouira Beach Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You'll find towels, showers, and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Moga Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Essaouira?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 60°F. Average annual precipitation for Essaouira is 10 inches.
What is there to see and do in Essaouira?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to check out some places near Essaouira. Get out into nature with places like Essaouira Beach, Sidi Kaouki Beach, and Cap Sim Cave. Cultural attractions include Dar Souiri, Gallery d'Art Damgaard, and Gallery Kasbah. Visit landmarks like Essaouira Clock Tower, Skala du Port, and Bab el-Marsa.
What's the best way to get to and around Essaouira while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Essaouira on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away from the city center.