Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira

About the hotel

Traditional Moroccan Decor

Experience the charm of our 5-bedroom riad, each room adorned with traditional Moroccan decor for an authentic stay. Enjoy the comfort of new bedding and private bathrooms in every room.

Gourmet Dining Experience

Indulge in a delicious breakfast served on the terrace or in the dining room, offering a variety of options to tantalize your taste buds. For lunch or dinner, savor Moroccan specialties with prior reservation.

Convenient Location and Services

Located in the heart of the medina, our riad offers a tranquil escape with easy access to Essaouira's beach. Benefit from our airport transfer services and let us assist in organizing cultural and sports activities during your stay.

Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Riad L'Ayel and create unforgettable memories in Essaouira!

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Hiking
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Cycling
• Airport shuttle
• Safety deposit box
• Horse riding
• Car hire
• Windsurfing
• Babysitting/child services
• Solarium
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Daily housekeeping
• Designated smoking area
• Accessible parking
• Airport shuttle (additional charge)
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Sun loungers or beach chairs
• Sun umbrellas

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

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  InaIreland

  10

  We had a very enjoyable stay at Riad l'Ayel

  Liked: Delicious breakfast, different every day. Very friendly helpful staff.

  Disliked: All was good

  Posted in October 2026

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  IsabelaSweden

  2

  Liked: The breakfast was good, and the riad is also conveniently located, within walking distance of everything.

  Disliked: We had three major issues with this accommodation. The first was the room. We were given a ground-floor room that was extremely humid and noisy. It faces the street and also shares a wall with what seems to be a kitchen, so there was a lot of noise throughout our stay. We slept terribly during all three nights at the riad, and our baby woke up several times because of the noise. Our family members who stayed in a room upstairs had a much better experience in this regard. The second issue was the lack of suitable high chairs for babies or young children during breakfast. As parents, we really cannot understand how something so basic is missing, especially in an accommodation that welcomes families with children. It makes having breakfast much more difficult and uncomfortable when travelling with a baby. The third issue was the way the city tax was handled. We were required to pay the city tax in cash, despite the riad having a card payment machine. We could not find any information indicating that this tax is required to be paid in cash, which made us question the reason for this requirement. This also led to a very unpleasant situation with the receptionist. We had already checked out, and the city tax had not been charged at that point. When we returned only to collect our luggage, we were asked to pay it, but we had not realized that it had not been settled. As we did not have enough cash with us, we had to borrow money from our family members who were travelling with us. On top of that, the receptionist was quite hostile when I asked for a receipt for the city tax payment, which made the whole situation even more uncomfortable. Overall, these issues significantly affected our experience at the riad. While some aspects of the accommodation were pleasant, we unfortunately would not consider staying here again, especially when travelling with a baby.

  Posted in September 2026

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  Ana MadniyahUnited Kingdom

  8

  I would recommend this riad highly..very friendly staff and breakfast was really nice..our room was on the terrace they

  Liked: Very friendly staff..we were leaving early morning so they prepared and packed the breakfast for us..

  Disliked: The courtyard is not as big as other riad but the terrace is really nice for breakfast

  Posted in July 2026

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  ChrisUnited Kingdom · Couple

  9

  Great if you want to try a traditional riad!

  Liked: Very traditional, clean, and good breakfast on rooftop.

  Posted in July 2026

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  NadiahItaly

  1

  Riad staff and management refused to acknowledge the foul odour despite the fact that there was a dehumidifier in the ba

  Liked: Great location.

  Disliked: Overwhelming smell of urine and no windows in the room were a lethal combination.

  Posted in July 2026

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  ElenaUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Superb!

  Liked: Hosts were really friendly and gave us lots of information and a mint tea when we arrived. The room was big, clean and super comfortable - we had an amazing stay here and breakfast on the terrace each day was fabulous! Would definitely book to stay again!

  Disliked: Nothing - it was great!

  Posted in June 2026

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

Good to know

In accordance with Moroccan law, unmarried Moroccan or mixed couples are not permitted to stay at the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.