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Riad Emotion

3.0 star property
Riad in Essaouira with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Located in the heart of Medina, Riad Emotion provides a peaceful retreat with a free full breakfast and daily manager's reception. Guests can explore the area on horseback or relax on the rooftop terrace with its stunning views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P8,112
P9,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite (Thuya)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite (Arganier)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Alizes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Mogador)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala du Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mifan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Emotion

Riad located in Medina
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Riad Emotion. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this riad. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A gift shop, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 (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)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 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: MAD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 40 per day (1640 ft away)

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Does Riad Emotion have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Emotion?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Emotion on Nov 16, 2025 start from P 8,111.65, 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.

Is Riad Emotion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Emotion?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Emotion?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Emotion provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Emotion located?

Located in Medina, this riad is steps from Place du Marché aux Grains, Souk Jdid, and Fish Market. Essaouira Clock Tower and Bayt Dakira are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Riad Emotion Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

ILHAME

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

Un véritable coup de cœur !

Dès notre arrivée, l’accueil a été chaleureux, avec une boisson de bienvenue accompagnée de délicieux gâteaux. La chambre, décorée avec un goût exquis, offre une literie d’excellente qualité et de superbes linges de lit. Les peignoirs à disposition sont très appréciables et ajoutent une touche de confort supplémentaire. Aucun détail n’est laissé au hasard : bouilloire et cafetière Nespresso à disposition, salle de bain spacieuse, parfaitement agencée et magnifiquement décorée. Le petit déjeuner est un moment d’exception : copieux, raffiné, intégralement fait maison, du jus aux confitures en passant par le yaourt/raibi… un pur délice ! L’équipe, de l’accueil au service du matin, est aux petits soins. Les propriétaires, charmants et passionnés, ont su créer un véritable havre de paix, en préservant avec élégance le patrimoine culturel d’Essaouira. Nous repartons avec de merveilleux souvenirs et une seule envie : revenir très vite. Merci pour ce séjour magique et pour toutes ces attentions, jusqu’au service de repassage ! Un lieu paradisiaque à découvrir absolument… Je vous laisse découvrir toutes les merveilles de cet endroit, je n’en dis pas plus. Allez-y les yeux fermés !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we entered the Riad Emotion we felt very welcomed by the staff. Our experience was amazing. The breakfast was outstanding, the service was amazing and the interior design was spectacular. The owners were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend the Riad Emotion. Joseph and Tara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un riad plein d’âme, niché au cœur de la médina. Accueil chaleureux, décor raffiné, silence apaisant… On s’y sent attendu, sans jamais être dérangé. Le vent sur la terrasse, les parfums du patio, le chant discret du lieu : tout invite à ralentir, à écouter . Merci à Gisèle, Philippe et son équipe pour ce mémorable séjour !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
街の中心部にあって観光や買い物に便利でスタッフも非常に親切でした。部屋は綺麗でしたが、窓の閉まり具合が悪くロックすることができずセキュリティに不安を感じたのと、夜にスタッフが誰もいなくなる日があり救急の用事があった場合どうするのか不安になりました。また英語が通じないスタッフが多いので少しコミュニケーションが取りづらいかも知れません。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely peaceful stay at Riad Emotion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Stefano

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

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Oscar A

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

4/10 Poor

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very nice place and rooms, excellent breakfast all homemade, and very nice hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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

Alain, Nantes

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

Au coeur de la medina

Ce que je retiens en premier lieu, c'est la qualité de l'accueil. Hervé et sa petite équipe sont des hotes exceptionnels. Quand au riad, il est très agréable et aménagé avec beaucoup de gout. Un peu sonore mais tous les riads le sont. Sa situation dans la médina est idéale, tout est à moins de 5mn. La literie est d'excellente qualité est le décor traditionnel des chambres a beaucoup de charme. Mention spéciale au petit déjeuner (continental) très complet, servi avec le sourire sur la terrasse si on le désire. J'ai juste un peu regretté que le patio soit fermé par une verrière et non à ciel ouvert comme souvent. Pas de Wifi mais un pc est à votre disposition à l'accueil. Si je reviens à Essaouira, je choisirai surement de nouveau cette maison ou j'ai passé un sejour très agréable