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Riad Al Madina

3.5 star property
Travelers find peaceful respite from Medina's bustling streets while enjoying rejuvenating spa treatments and savoring delicious cuisine at this welcoming riad

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Riad Al Madina provides a calm retreat in central Medina. Guests can enjoy massages at the spa, savor meals at La Scala restaurant, and access WiFi from their rooms. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views—perfect for morning coffee or browsing selections from the library.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AED 709
AED 804 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Riad) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Riad)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira, Riad Al Madina is in the entertainment district and near a private beach. Bab Sba and Skala de la Ville are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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Map
9 Rue Attarine, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -
    Essaouira Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • blue boat and tower
    Skala du Port
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mandala Society
    2 min walk
  • Restaurant Al Khaima
    2 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    2 min walk
  • Brunch & Co
    1 min walk
  • Dar Al Houma
    2 min walk

About this property

Riad Al Madina

Riad located in Medina
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon at Riad Al Madina. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, La Scala, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this riad include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MAD 17 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: MAD 60 for adults and MAD 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Scala
  • Mogador

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1871
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 200 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MAD 60 for adults and MAD 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 17 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 200 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Al Madina
Riad Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Madina
Riad Al Madina Hotel Essaouira
Riad Al Madina Riad
Riad Al Madina Essaouira
Riad Al Madina Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Al Madina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Al Madina?

As of 4 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Al Madina on 5 February 2026 start from $212.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This riad doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Al Madina?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Riad Al Madina?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Riad Al Madina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Al Madina located?

Located in Medina, this beach riad is steps from Bayt Dakira, Gallery Kasbah, and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Le Real Mogador and Essaouira Clock Tower are just steps away.

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Reviews

Riad Al Madina Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean practical hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Gervet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing Hotel with Old world Moroccan charm. All the staff are super friendly and go out of their way to help. Was given a choice of rooms at check in. Nice Breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 review

3 nights of sheer enjoyment. Good food and service. Thanks especially to Kawter who takes huge pride in the Riad and encourages guests to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, good food, live music sometimes

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times and love the place for its efficient and friendly staff and the original Moroccan decoration and style.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Monowara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air conditioning at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inaccurate rating and description of property. The room and fittings tired and more befitting for backpackers on a hippie trail. Basic amenities missing, no power sockets or heating during this cold May.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mustapha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was too small for a decent Riad, the room was small and the shower was awful. dirty towels. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre et le personnel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gérard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le Riad est magnifique, le personnel est agréable, le petit déjeuner est très correcte. 8/10 simplement parce que l’entretien global est insuffisant. C’est très dommage, parce qu’un petit effort pourrait rendre cet hôtel remarquable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lina

Noget slidt. Ligger centralt. Meget koldt, meget træk i morgenmads lokalet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Clémence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel super, environnement bruyant

Nous sommes accueillis par un thé a l'arrivée. Il n'y a pas de parking à proximité, il faut en payer un et trouver l'hôtel dans la médina. Le lieu est magnifique, le personnel accueillant. Mais c'est un lieu extrêmement bruyant, même a l'intérieur, même la nuit : tout le temps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

aymard eric

Pas très propre et pas mal d'odeurs dans la salle de bain Tres bien situé dans la Medina
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim Are Kold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sentralt.

Nydelig Riad. Grei takterrasse. Flott og hjelpsom betjening. Midt i gamlebyen (Medina-en). Begynner å bli litt slitt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En Riad med traditioner

Meget imødekommende service. Skønne værelser, der er meget forskellige. Morgenmaden kunne være bedre.
Solopgang set fra tagterrassen
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
El alojamiento bonito, tiene un restaurante donde se come muy bien y a buen precio, y dispone de habitaciones sencillas pero prácticas. Pero la limpieza de la habitación daba que desear. Las sabanas y toallas no se pasaban por lejía, estaban manchadas. No se barría o fregaba bajo la cama y la cantidad de polvo y pelusas que tenia el cabezal de la cama era de no haberlo limpiado en años. Si se centraran en la limpieza de las habitaciones el alojamiento mejoraría mucho.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pascal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement pas entretenu. La terrasse est maculée de fientes de mouettes. Chambre non entretenue. Dommage car le personnel est sympathique.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fatiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gern wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MYRIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent lieu de séjour.

Excellent accueil. Le Riad est charmant, la cuisine excellente et les hôtes très sympathiques.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Latifa

Le Riad est magnifique, la partie pas encore rénovée laisse à désiré. ( c’est un lieu agréable et authentique).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Magali

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Établissement vieillissant qui demande du rafraîchissement, du renouvellement dans ses équipements et du nettoyage. Cependant il est très bien situé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this riad, the atmosphere was great and the look of the place beautiful to look at, also the employee friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
ontbijt is al jaren hezelfde, beetje beperkt, warm water soms op in de ochtend, dan maar niet douchen, verder schoon maar oud en muffig
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beau ryad mais décevant

Tres jolies chambres mais odeurs humidité gênantes Pour les massages très chers et vous pouvez trouver bien mieux pour beaucoup moins cher. Réservations massages oubliés ou non transmises....forfait non respecté...enfin le massage en lui même correct. Pour les chambres, aspirateur inconnu ....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre assez sombre (1 seule petite fenêtre sur cour). Restaurant proposant un menu chaque soir (pour 12€) cuisine excellente. WIFI un peu défaillant dans la chambre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019