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Reviews of Riad Dar Maya

33, rue Oujda, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#31 of 122 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 217 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Very cute and comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traditional and modern in the same time

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Peaceful haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This riad is just like the photos. It’s so peaceful and clean and the staff here are lovely. We would definitely return here!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Great place to stay, would book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Amane Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was beautiful and comfortable and the staff was super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful Riad in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Laafit Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    All great

    Very beautiful Riad in a great location. The rooms are exquisite and we loved every minute of our stay. Highly recommend it!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    A piece of tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Amane Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay at this peaceful Riad in the heart of Essaouira’s bustling medina. It truly felt like a hidden oasis, calm, quiet, and beautifully kept. Youssef went above and beyond to make our stay stress-free. When the ATM in town swallowed our card, he stepped in straight away to help, and we’re so grateful for his kindness. He also arranged early breakfasts for us on two mornings so we could make our travel connections. Nothing was too much trouble. The Riad itself is a gem - tranquil, comfortable, and full of charm. We left feeling looked after, rested, and already planning our return. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Will be our go to place from now on. Beautiful room with a very comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was absolutely beautiful m! Super clean and the staff were very friendly,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Akshood Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A peaceful retreat in the heart of Essaouira’s lively Medina, with warm, attentive staff, spacious clean rooms, excellent amenities, a beautiful rooftop terrace, and a delicious included breakfast.

    A quiet oasis in the midst of the bustling Essaouira Medina. Very forthcoming, kind, and friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, fantastic amenities, a great rooftop terrace and we loved their included breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Laafit Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel and rooms. A peaceful spot within the bustling Medina. Staff were so kind and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    9.0
    Top riad in the very heart of Essaoiera
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top Location; very helpful staff; nice roof top terasse

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Great place in the Medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay in the medina of Essaouira. Comfortable, quiet, nice aesthetics, friendly staff and nice (simple but good) breakfast. Youssef helped us arrange a private transfer from Marrakesh and to Taghazout, which was very convenient and a comparable price to renting a car.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    We will come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Laafit Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a beautiful riad hidding in the medina. You must vistit this hidding gem.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    A hidden gem, a Morroccon dream.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    From.the moment I arrived at this hidden little gem everything was wonderful. I was travelling alone for a horse riding holiday and staying outwith before the trek and after here. I was welcomed from the start and absolutely lived my stay. My room was absolutely gorgeous, full of character and added to my Morroccon experience. The Riad is hidden away like most of them but was very easy to find when I found my bearings. The breakfast is were delicious and there was lots of places to sit and chill. The terrace was lovely to watch the sunset. I will 💯 stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    We will miss it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Laafit Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the minimalistic interior with earthtone coloured Tadelakt and natural light. Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Will miss the heated flooring.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful riad, very comfortable. We've now learnt that it's best to have the owners living on site, which brings soul and heart to the riad. That was the only thing lacking here.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    A comfortable and stylish place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Amane Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and comfortable hotel. The interter is really stylish, the staff is hospitable. The location is quite convenient: the central street is a 1-minute walk away, the embankment is 5-7 minutes away. The bus station can also be easily reached in 10 minutes by walking just in a straight line. I had a very good impression of you, thank you!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    The staff were lovely, very nice clean and modern Riad. My mum and enjoyed everything and would recommend to anyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Akshood Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was great, clean and comfortable place.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Akshood Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More variety for breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Felt home, amazing rooms and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We doubt AC was working, but we had a radiator and AC wasn’t needed.

    Rooms are amazing, big and comfortable. Amazing floor heating in the bathroom. You feel home

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No presence of the owner or manager who has the decision-making power. :(

    The architecture and interior decoration are beautiful - masterfully achieved simplicity. Great mix of tradition and modernity. The breakfast area, the room, the bathroom, the stairs, the library area all offered pleasure to our eyes and peace of mind, night and day.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub at the terrace is the best touch to the Riad. Amazing place to stay, would highly recommend!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Amazing Riad in the middle of the Medina
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Akal Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing riad in the middle of the Medina. Youssef (and all the other members!) were amazing, kind and professional! Bedroom was gorgeous and slept 12hrs in the amazing bed. Breakfast was divine! We will definitely come back here next time!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Laafit Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some noise from some of the guests staying in the room above, not helped by the stone floors.

    Nice quiet location in the Medina. Very helpful & friendly staff. Good breakfast. Lovely, large rooms & bathroom

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tignna Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really only thing I would say is the hot tub needs to be cleaned more regularly.

    Very clean, great location, everyone was kind and helpful, breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Incredible property, fantastic staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Amane Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub wasn't quite warm enough- minor issue! The bed we had was quite hard.

    The staff were incredible, they couldn't have been more helpful. The location was amazing, the property was beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2024

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