Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira, Traditional Moroccan riad in the historic medina of Essaouira, Morocco.
This riad showcases authentic Moroccan architecture featuring intricate woodwork, zellige tiles, and a central courtyard adorned with decorative wrought iron details and traditional fountains throughout the property.
The establishment was transformed from a private residence into a guesthouse while preserving authentic architectural elements such as carved cedar woodwork and painted plaster wall finishes from centuries-old traditions.
The riad embodies Moroccan hospitality by hosting communal meals, offering guided tours of medina markets, and providing access to local artisan workshops specializing in traditional craftsmanship and coastal heritage.
The property provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, airport shuttle services, and 24-hour reception assistance to help guests with travel arrangements, restaurant recommendations, and local tour bookings.
Guests can enjoy breakfast served on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the medina while experiencing the fragrant scents of jasmine and orange blossoms from the courtyard garden below.
Location: Essaouira
Address: 28 Rue Malek Ben El Morahhal, Essaouira 44600, Morocco 44600 Essaouira
Phone: +212667115043
Website: http://riad-layel-essaouira.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51294,-9.76862
Latest update: September 8, 2025 15:37
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.
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166 m
Place Moulay Hassan
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City Walls
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Bayt Dakira
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Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum
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Sqala of Kasbah
431 m
Bab Doukkala
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Chaim Pinto Synagogue
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Bab Sbaa
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Bab Marrakech
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Simon Attias Synagogue
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Fish Market
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Bab Sebaa
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Kasbah Mosque
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Slat Lkahal Synagogue
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Ben Youssef Mosque
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Azur Art & Spa
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Tour de L`Horloge
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Hammam Mounia / the Two Doors
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Rempart Mogador
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Borj Bab Marrakech
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Sidi Ahmed Mosque
115 m
Bab El Mechouar
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Souk dei gioielli
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Coopérative Argan Haha
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Dar Dmana
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