Riad Baladin, Traditional Moroccan riad in Essaouira's medina, Morocco.
Riad Baladin features authentic Moroccan architecture with intricate woodwork, carved plaster walls, and colorful textiles that create a warm atmosphere within a preserved historic courtyard setting.
Located in Essaouira's historic medina, this ancient port city was developed in the 18th century under Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah's reign as a strategic maritime trading hub.
Guests can explore Essaouira's diverse artistic scene, including the Gnaoua World Music Festival that attracts performers from across Africa and beyond in this multicultural coastal city.
The riad offers ten individually decorated rooms, a rooftop terrace with jacuzzi, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and traditional Moroccan breakfast served from sunrise until noon daily.
The establishment houses Pasta Baladin restaurant, operated by an all-female professional team, serving Italian pasta dishes in the heart of Essaouira's historic medina district.
Location: Essaouira
Address: 9 Rue Sidi Magdoul, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Phone: +212661604504
Website: https://riadbaladin.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51474,-9.77143
Latest update: September 8, 2025 15:35
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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