Riad Emotion, Guest house in Essaouira's medina, Morocco.
Riad Emotion features spacious themed suites including Mogador, Arganier, Thuya, Les Alizés, and Gnaoua, each decorated with Moroccan influenced furniture and contemporary touches that meet international boutique hotel standards.
This 18th-century mansion located in Essaouira's medina has maintained its traditional Moroccan architectural heritage while incorporating modern amenities to provide comfortable accommodations for today's travelers.
The property continuously exhibits artwork by local Souiri artists, Berbers, and Moroccans, creating opportunities for guests to purchase these pieces and engage with Essaouira's vibrant cultural scene during their stay.
The riad operates daily from 07:00 to 23:00 with flexible check-in and check-out hours, positioned approximately 500 meters from the beach and within walking distance of shops and cultural attractions.
The rooftop Gnaoua Suite provides panoramic views over Essaouira, offering guests a special vantage point to witness sunrise and sunset while enjoying elevated perspectives of the historic coastal city.
Location: Essaouira
Address: Rue Malek Ben Morahhal, Essaouira, Morocco
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-23:00
Phone: +212524472309
Website: https://riademotion.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51322,-9.76900
Latest update: September 8, 2025 15:40
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
133 m
Place Moulay Hassan
369 m
City Walls
331 m
Bayt Dakira
203 m
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum
244 m
Chaim Pinto Synagogue
343 m
Bab Sbaa
224 m
Bab Marrakech
379 m
Simon Attias Synagogue
294 m
Fish Market
159 m
Bab Sebaa
221 m
Kasbah Mosque
248 m
Slat Lkahal Synagogue
294 m
Ben Youssef Mosque
73 m
Azur Art & Spa
305 m
Riad Baladin
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Riad Lyon-Mogador
211 m
Tour de L`Horloge
200 m
Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira
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Hôtel Riad Diamant Blanc
60 m
Hammam Mounia / the Two Doors
204 m
Riad Dar Maya
229 m
Borj Bab Marrakech
310 m
Sidi Ahmed Mosque
104 m
Bab El Mechouar
352 m
Souk dei gioielli
104 m
Coopérative Argan Haha
209 m
Dar Dmana
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