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Riad Kafila

3.0 star property
Seaside relaxation awaits at this peaceful retreat where guests can melt away stress with a massage at the serene spa near the historic Moroccan square

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Riad Kafila offers a quiet escape near Place Moulay el Hassan. Enjoy the daily manager's reception, spa treatments, and library. Visitors love the location, free full breakfast, and rooftop terrace with views of Skala de la Ville and Skala du Port.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩162,796
₩188,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

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Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 3) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Twin Room (N° 6) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Twin Room (N° 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (N° 7) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room (N° 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Riad Kafila is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala de la Ville are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Skala du Port and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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Map
Rue Yamen 4bis, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -
    Essaouira Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • blue boat and tower
    Skala du Port
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala de la Ville
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Il Mare
    1 min walk
  • Salut Maroc
    2 min walk
  • Café L’esprit
    1 min walk
  • Restaurant Al Khaima
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    4 min walk

About this property

Riad Kafila

Riad near Place Moulay el Hassan
Located close to Skala de la Ville and Skala du Port, Riad Kafila provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Active travelers can enjoy windsurfing at this riad. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, books, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 km

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 44000MH1961

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Riad Kafila Essaouira
Riad Kafila
Kafila Essaouira
Riad Riad Kafila Essaouira
Essaouira Riad Kafila Riad
Riad Riad Kafila
Riad Kafila Essaouira
Riad Kafila Essaouira
Riad Kafila
Kafila Essaouira
Riad Riad Kafila Essaouira
Essaouira Riad Kafila Riad
Riad Riad Kafila
Riad Kafila Essaouira
Kafila
Riad Kafila Riad
Riad Kafila Essaouira
Riad Kafila Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Kafila pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Kafila?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Kafila on Mar 24, 2026 start from ₩162,796, 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.

What time is check-in at Riad Kafila?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Kafila?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Kafila provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Kafila located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Skala de la Ville, Place Moulay el Hassan, and Skala du Port. Essaouira Beach and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Riad Kafila Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esraa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff 10/10 It was same as the pictures and exactly what I wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. The staff was very nice. I will stay here again.We loved the Riad it was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful Riad and the breakfast was amazing. It had such a wonderful view and the staff were so friendly and would do anything to help including giving advice about where to go and what to see. Only thing to keep in mind is that it says there is a spa on site but there is not in fact a spa on site, they just refer you to one close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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

Enjoyed Riad Kalifa very much!

Super comfortable, amazing breakfast excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff attention. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

Beautiful Riad on the ocean

We loved the décor, the ravishing views on the ocean, the delicious breakfast and the above average service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room and the dining room was epic. The breakfast was outstanding both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great view

Good hotel with excellent views of the ocean. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice people. We love it

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there to enjoy Essaouira and I did. The surfing, shops, food. Riad Kafila was amazing! Great staff, sooo comfortable, clean, great location. Nice breakfast. I loved it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favorite place I stayed in Morocco. The staff was above and beyond. The breakfasts, housekeeping, and help coordinating travel were all great perks. This riad is also very nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful Moroccan Riad on the foot of the Medina facing the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderful location with lovely Moroccan decor. The rooms are basic and small, but the property is lovely and the hotel manager, Ronone (spelling??), will make your stay incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay for such a cheap price. The hotel staff were unbelievably friendly and our room was cleaned to a high standard every day with fresh towels. Breakfast was wonderful and WiFi was fast and reliable. It was a little cold during our stay and I requested an additional duvet and the staff sorted me one there and then. For the price we paid I was over the moon with the hotel and service. The view was amazing too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and the breakfast area were great. The price was fine. Mr. Abdul was an excellent host. The bed was cold and I think damp. The location was good for us in the old town. Easy to find etc. It was nice to stay in an authentic riad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay with a beautiful view and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the ocean view room which was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An ocean oasis! Morning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the water in the old Medina

10/10 Excellent

Achraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing. I enjoyed the seaview from our room and from the rooftop. Riad was close to many shops and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel tucked away on the far side of the medina, nestled against the windswept ocean walls. The highlight is surely the wonderful breakfast set against the backdrop of an incredible ocean view. The staff here were friendly and efficient. My room on the ground floor was basic but clean. The only window was out into the attractive courtyard. Good wifi and a terrace with dramatic ocean views. There's also a fantastic restaurant just around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

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

Fantastic ocean view and great hospitality

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

MAURIZIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Abbiamo prenotato una notte precedente pensando che ci venissero incontro sulla notte che non avremmo utilizzato ma non è stato così. Oltre averci addebitato entrambe le notti, ci hanno anche spostato i bagagli nella nuova camera prima del termine del check out previsto per la camera prenotata, senza chiederci l'autorizzazione.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

MAURIZIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La stanza non è stata utilizzata (abbiamo prenotato una notte precedente pensando che ci venissero incontro sulla notte che non avremmo utilizzato ma non è stato così). Oltre averci addebitato entrambe le notti, ci hanno anche spostato i bagagli nella nuova camera prima del termine del check out previsto per la camera prenotata, senza chiederci l'autorizzazione.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chmabre propres et agréables. Personnel très serviable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025