Riad Dar Maya, Moroccan riad hotel in Essaouira, Morocco.
Description
This Moroccan riad hotel in Essaouira blends traditional architecture with modern comfort, featuring a central courtyard, five guest rooms, and a rooftop terrace. The rooms display local artwork alongside contemporary furnishings, while the terrace offers views of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic medina.
History
The building sits where maritime trade once connected Essaouira to ports across the Mediterranean and Africa, shaping the city's structure and layout. This commercial past remains embedded in the surrounding medina's narrow streets and traditional design.
Culture
Guests experience traditional Moroccan hospitality through daily tea service and easy access to the medina's artisan workshops and galleries. The space draws visitors seeking to connect with local craftsmanship and everyday life in the city.
Practical
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and airport transfer service for guests. It sits within easy walking distance of the city's main attractions and waterfront promenade.
Did you know?
The rooftop terrace includes a heated hot tub where guests can soak while gazing at both the coastline and the historic medina simultaneously. The view transforms with the changing light throughout the day.
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Riads are traditional Moroccan houses built around an interior courtyard or garden. In Essaouira, these accommodations are mainly located within the medina, the old town enclosed by 18th-century ramparts. The buildings often date from different periods and have been converted into guesthouses while...
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