Riad Lyon-Mogador, Traditional riad hotel in Essaouira medina, Morocco.
This eighteenth-century riad features eleven rooms spread across three floors around a central patio, showcasing natural materials and clean lines inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship with handcrafted accents and neutral tones throughout the property.
Originally a private residence before conversion into guest accommodation, this historical building preserves traditional Moroccan riad architectural features while maintaining the authentic charm and design elements typical of classic eighteenth-century structures.
The establishment emphasizes local artisanship through interior decoration by creative craftsmen, offering traditional Moroccan cuisine prepared with fresh market ingredients and creating an environment that reflects Morocco's rich cultural heritage and hospitality traditions.
Check-in occurs between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM with checkout before 11:30 AM, free fiber-optic wifi available, transfer arrangements and laundry services offered, breakfast featuring local products served on the sunny terrace.
The rooftop terrace accessible via eighty steps provides a 360-degree panoramic view of Essaouira's rooftops and Atlantic coastline, creating an exceptional relaxation space where guests can enjoy meals while overlooking the historic medina.
Location: Essaouira
Address: 39 rue Septa, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Phone: +212650952426
Website: https://lyonmogador.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51488,-9.77008
Latest update: September 8, 2025 15:36
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
123 m
Place Moulay Hassan
422 m
City Walls
224 m
Bayt Dakira
187 m
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum
171 m
Sqala of Kasbah
204 m
Bab Doukkala
432 m
Chaim Pinto Synagogue
287 m
Jewish cemeteries of Essaouira
614 m
Bab Sbaa
395 m
Bab Marrakech
559 m
Simon Attias Synagogue
218 m
Fish Market
189 m
Bab Sebaa
394 m
Kasbah Mosque
285 m
Slat Lkahal Synagogue
218 m
Ben Youssef Mosque
254 m
Azur Art & Spa
295 m
Riad Baladin
130 m
Tour de L`Horloge
306 m
Hammam Mounia / the Two Doors
25 m
Rempart Mogador
204 m
Borj Bab Marrakech
514 m
Sidi Ahmed Mosque
198 m
Bab El Mechouar
445 m
Souk dei gioielli
219 m
Coopérative Argan Haha
361 m
Dar Dmana
456 mReviews
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