In the heart of Medina, RIAD AMANA offers a tranquil retreat with local flavors and soothing ambiance. Savor free breakfast and unwind by the lobby fireplace or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments. With luggage storage, concierge services, and WiFi available in-room.
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
What's nearby
Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Place Moulay Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Essaouira Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Skala du Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive
Menara Airport (RAK) - 167 min drive
Restaurants
Fish Burger - 2 min walk
Mandala Society - 3 min walk
Restaurant Nomade - 3 min walk
Brunch & Co - 3 min walk
Restaurant Al Khaima - 3 min walk
About this property
RIAD AMANA
RIAD AMANA offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Private dining
Private picnics
Traveling with children
Baby bath
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Communal living room
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Select Comfort mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Children's dinnerware
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 34.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property only accepts cash.
Property Registration Number 003205701000046
Also known as
RIAD AMANA Essaouira
RIAD AMANA Guesthouse
RIAD AMANA Guesthouse Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does RIAD AMANA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, RIAD AMANA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at RIAD AMANA?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at RIAD AMANA?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at RIAD AMANA.
What are the check-in and check-out times at RIAD AMANA?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at RIAD AMANA and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding.
What's the area around RIAD AMANA like?
RIAD AMANA is a short 9-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Place Moulay Hassan.
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Reviews
RIAD AMANA Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with delicious options and a welcoming atmosphere. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Splendid accommodation, impressive sized rooms and very snug and colourful...staff where super friendly and breakfast was great...
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2026
Clean, large room, very friendly and helpful staff. Family friendly spot in the middle of the medina.
Kurtis
Kurtis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Great stay at this centrally located property in the Medina!
Harshan
Harshan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Lovely staff
Lovely staff. A good small breakfast for 1x night stay.
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2025
Very kind staff, breakfast was served with care. Good location. Clean room. Could use some updating and improved services like wifi and better shower experience like water pressure, hot water and toiletries.
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 5, 2025
Right in the center of the medina. Walkable to all directions. Aged property with aged rooms. But it's sufficient for a short stay. Staffs are friendly and helpful.
Yves
Yves, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Perfect stay.
Great staff, spacious, nice and clean rooms and very nice breakfast. Location is perfect too. Highly recommended.
Mehmet
Mehmet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Would definitely stay here again!
This hotel exceeded all expectations. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, the rooms were spotless and comfortable, and the amenities were top-notch. The breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect for exploring. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
A beautiful riad in a very central location. Highly recommended.
Ansari Susan
Ansari Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
The room was spacious and we found the property easily from the public car park where we left our hire car
Jo
Jo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Lovely Riad in the Heart of Essaouira
Accommodation was great, plenty of space and well decorated. Breakfast was a nice way to start the day and the rooftop seating was a great spot to chill.
Darren
Darren, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Really friendly staff and lovely rooms.... We'll be back!
Elaine
Elaine, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Excellent riad with great location
Very charming Riad in the center of town. Very nice rooms and super friendly staff. We absolutely loved it and will for sure be returning. Highly recommended!
Mette
Mette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
A very charming well situated riad. We had a lovely room - everything was spotless - and we enjoyed relaxing on the pretty roof terrace. The freshly made pancakes at breakfast were delicious! The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful 🙂.
We would love to go back.
Lorna
Lorna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Friendly service and good location
Excellent find in the Medina of Essaouira. Beautiful, individualized rooms. Very friendly welcome and reliable service. Good breakfast with Moroccan pancakes. Central location in quiet side street.
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3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Loved this Riad! We had a lovely room on the rooftop! Staff was very friendly and helpful— rooms very clean with everything you need to be comfortable. We had breakfasts and dinners— breakfasts were fine but the dinners were superb!
M J Catherine
M J Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Stayed here for 4 nights. Really amazing, clean and well-maintained property. The staff is friendly and many thanks to Myriam who helped us and provided her expertise regarding things to do and visit. Overall a really good experience. Highly recommend!
Prathit
Prathit, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Staff were very caring and helpful
Specially the lady named Kawtar
🙏
azita
azita, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riad Amana.
Great location within the medina, and really friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean.
It should be noted, however, that the medina is loud at night. That is not a criticism of Riad Amana, as it probably applies to all hotels and riads within the medina. We didn't mind, but if you're a light sleeper you'd probably prefer staying in a hotel outside of the medina.
Inger Marie
Inger Marie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Great reception on arrival. The staff is kind and super friendly. Having breakfast was a real treat. You can customize it as you want. And because of the communal table, you can have conversations with other travelers. I would definitely recommend this place to both families, couples or solo travelers. Thank you Meriem.
Nicolas
Nicolas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Wonderful stay at Riad Amana. I loved every part of it. The riad is beautiful, clean, warm, with a real human soul and located just in the center of action, 20 steps into the main street and 5 mins walking distance from every part in Essaouira.
The whole staff is incredible and you will feel Myriam and Fatima are your longtime friends.
Will come back, thank you!
Esmeralda Aurora Gloria
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
The riad is beautifully decorated, very quiet but right in the middle of the souk. The staff are really friendly and welcoming and we felt like a part of the family after 2 days. The terrace room was lovely - tasteful and stylish decoration, huge and unusual. We loved it. We had a cookery class at the riad with Fatima. After shopping with her in the market we cooked a chicken tagine with aubergine salad. It was a lot of fun and food always gets to the heart of a culture. Of course the best part was eating it. Thank you to Meryem and all the staff for making our stay so special and memorable.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2023
Right off a main walkway in the middle of the medina (old town). The inside is like a quiet oasis from the bustle outside, each room decorated different. My first stay in a riad. Traditional but modern. Not accessable by car, about a 10 walk from road. If you have luggage, there are porters with wagons that will pull your stuff for you.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 7, 2025
During our 2 weeks traveling through Morocco, we chose a mixture of riads and hotels to stay in.
Riad Amana was on the lower end of the list of stays we enjoyed. We had the Chefchaouen room for the 2 of us, which was spacious and large. Unfortunately the back alley directly below the room had loud yelling/noise until 2AM each night. We got no sleep during our 2 night stay in Essaouira.
The amenities and services are lower quality at this riad as well. Expedia reflects that there’s daily housekeeping - no housekeeping was provided and towels were not changed at all. There was barely any toilet paper and they didn’t provide shampoos/conditioners. Breakfast was basic staples and you have the option to add on eggs at additional cost.
Staff are very friendly. Syed was helpful. The location is phenomenal as it’s a quick walk. Therefore, this is a good option for backpackers, budget travelers, and groups of friends instead of couples or quieter families I’d say.