Riad Dar Maya, Moroccan riad hotel in Essaouira, Morocco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location: Essaouira
Address: G68J+35M, Rue d'Oujda, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Phone: +212524785687
Website: http://riaddarmaya.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51521,-9.76958
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05
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 preserving their original architecture with carved wooden doors, zellige tilework, and stone walls. The selection ranges from simple riads with a few rooms to larger properties with rooftop terraces offering views of the Atlantic Ocean or the medina. Some riads feature hammams, pools, or wellness facilities. The medina location provides direct access to the port, souks, and city walls. Many riads are situated in the narrow streets between Place Moulay Hassan and the ramparts, near the Skala de la Ville, or in the Mellah Jewish quarter.
Medina of Essaouira
110 m
Place Moulay Hassan
479 m
City Walls
281 m
Bayt Dakira
244 m
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum
231 m
Sqala of Kasbah
244 m
Bab Doukkala
376 m
Chaim Pinto Synagogue
229 m
Bab Sbaa
432 m
Simon Attias Synagogue
160 m
Fish Market
160 m
Bab Sebaa
431 m
Kasbah Mosque
341 m
Slat Lkahal Synagogue
160 m
Ben Youssef Mosque
284 m
Azur Art & Spa
354 m
Riad Baladin
183 m
Riad Lyon-Mogador
60 m
Tour de L`Horloge
353 m
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira
269 m
Hôtel Riad Diamant Blanc
289 m
Hammam Mounia / the Two Doors
40 m
Rempart Mogador
244 m
Sidi Ahmed Mosque
186 m
Bab El Mechouar
498 m
Souk dei gioielli
208 m
Coopérative Argan Haha
402 m
Dar Dmana
458 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
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