Casa Lila & Spa

About the hotel

Tranquil Haven in the Heart of Essaouira's Medina

Spa Retreat with Traditional Hammam and Massages

Indulge in relaxation at the on-site spa offering traditional hammam, massages, and beauty treatments for a rejuvenating experience.

Authentic Moroccan Dining and Relaxation

Savor local dishes in the hotel's restaurant and unwind on the terrace or in the peaceful reading room for a truly tranquil stay.

Exciting Local Activities and Entertainment

Explore the bustling medina, try kitesurfing, windsurfing, or camel excursions on the beach for an unforgettable Essaouira experience.

Escape to Casa Lila for a magical stay in the heart of Essaouira's medina.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Hiking
• Laundry
• Fishing
• Express check-in/check-out
• Airport shuttle
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Tour desk
• Horse riding
• Golf course
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Dry cleaning
• Breakfast in the room
• Windsurfing
• Packed lunches
• Barber/beauty shop
• Currency exchange
• Babysitting/child services
• Solarium

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:30

Guest reviews

• J

  JacquelineUnited States

  8

  Liked: Centrally located

  Disliked: It’s a very old building and they are renovating, it could have been cleaner.

  Posted in October 2026

• K

  KathleenUnited States

  8

  Great location and staff but could benefit from better lighting and air conditioning

  Liked: Great location on edge of Medina. Amazing staff, plentiful breakfast

  Disliked: Very poor lighting in the room and bathroom, poor circulation of air leaving room very humid

  Posted in October 2026

• I

  Iris & MichaelGermany

  6

  All in all, nice place inside the Medina

  Liked: We were looking forward to be in a Riad right inside the Medina. Some of the staff were very friendly and they also let us store some personal items in the fridge in the kitchen.

  Disliked: Unfortunately, my husband was not feeling well and spent most time in the Riad. Some staff were not very accommodating at all. Also, the room at the second floor was very loud in the morning with a lot of noise from the seagulls. Apparently because they were breeding, one staff said. We stayed for 4 nights. Breakfast is plentiful but they only do their thing. No extras like tomatoes or mushrooms with the omelette for example. Also, the spa was closed. Had been closed for a while, but their site doesn’t say that.

  Posted in June 2026

• D

  DeniseUnited Kingdom · Couple

  6

  It was expensive compared to other place in Essaoira and not that amazing

  Liked: We liked staying in an original old riad and we had an amazing room maid who made us feel very welcome and chatted to us every day. We think her name was Fatima. She kept the room clean and nothing was too much trouble. The man caring for the hotel in the evening was reasonably friendly too.

  Disliked: We were the only people in for most of the week but we didn’t get treated as host would their guests and my husband speaks fluent French but little attempt was made at conversation apart from the room maid & the evening manager. I did try my best. Maybe the hotel is a chain. Strangely in an old Moroccan riad, our room was decorated with pop art of Che Guevara and Brigitte Bardot,rather incongruously, unless they visited Essaoira like Hendrix. The purple decor was strange too but I read that purple was a natural dye used in Essaoira. We have stayed in stunningly beautiful old riads before, with traditional Moroccan decor, but with modern touches such as a shower. To get in the bath was hilarious (no shower) I had to put the bath mat on the wide ledge, sit down on it with my legs dangling as they didn’t touch the floor, and then swing my legs over into a slippy Bath. Fortunately, I’m still fit in mid 70’s. Many elderly wouldn’t have managed. Breakfasts were a lazy affair, especially as we were the only guests. The fruit salad was apple virtually every single day!! - incomprehensible when strawberries were in season being sold cheaply by street vendors. We were given strawberries once. Whether you were asked whether you would like an egg depended on the mood of the cook. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. We had lovely round white bread everywhere in Essaoira except here! At Casa Lila we were served a big hard round brown inedible disc. The pancakes were delicious but you were only given one. Not impressed and I just can’t recommend.

  Posted in May 2026

• A

  AlexanderGermany · Couple

  10

  A super Riad!

  Liked: The Riad is a lovely place where you can relax after beeing the whole day out in that nice city. The staff is just so extremely friendly and helpful.... thank you for that. And please dont miss one of the massage's.... just brilliant. We will come back to that nice place for sure.

  Disliked: All was fine.

  Posted in May 2026

• A

  Anne-CharlotteUnited Kingdom

  9

  Liked: Beautiful riad conveniently situated at the heart of the medina. It was super easy to find, the hosts gave us lots of recommendations and informations about the history of the city, and they were really accomodating with timings. Breakfast on the rooftop was definitely a bonus! This riad has made our stay in Essaouira very special. Thank you again!

  Disliked: Unfortunately the hammam was broken and we couldn't get any spa treatments as the masseuse was injured. Not that big of a deal as the city if filled with other spas and hammams, but it would have been very convenient to have everything in the same place.

  Posted in April 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

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