Riad Gloria, Traditional Moroccan guest house in Essaouira's historic medina, Morocco.
Riad Gloria features four individually decorated guestrooms with fireplaces, Frette Italian sheets, and traditional Moroccan architectural elements including tiled courtyards and carved wooden windows.
The building has been part of Essaouira's urban fabric for several years, originally serving as a private residence before being converted into a guest house while maintaining its traditional Moroccan architectural essence.
The riad offers cultural immersion experiences including traditional music evenings, Moroccan culinary classes, and serves authentic local cuisine at its on-site restaurant to introduce guests to regional customs.
Operating Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 20:00, the property offers free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle service, and requires a €150 deposit upon check-in.
The establishment combines Italian luxury touches like Frette bedding with traditional Moroccan hospitality, featuring a full-service spa and maintaining strict safety protocols including CCTV surveillance and 24-hour security personnel.
Location: Essaouira
Address: 138 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira 44000, Morocco 44000 Essaouira
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-21:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +212689354409
GPS coordinates: 31.51408,-9.76565
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.
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