Riad Akiba

In the heart of Essaouira's Medina, a family-friendly riad minutes from the Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Place Moulay el Hassan. Steps from Skala de la Ville and Skala du Port, about 300 m from the beach and roughly a 10-minute walk to the old fortress. The port is around 15 minutes on foot and Mogador Airport sits about 17 km away.

This intimate riad has just seven air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, safes and separate sitting areas; some rooms open onto private terraces or overlook a covered patio. Rooms are elegantly decorated and the lounge centers around a cozy fireplace. Shared touches include a communal kitchen, a small library and a barbecue area.

Enjoy a 24-hour health club, bicycle rentals and a spa offering massages. There’s a bar/lounge and a coffee shop, plus on-site laundry and concierge services. Families get complimentary babysitting/childcare; longer stays (3+ nights) include a free guided medina tour. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and book excursions or area shuttles on request (some services surcharge). Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected.

A small business center and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and laundry/dry-cleaning services make short work of work-and-travel logistics.

The riad’s restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine plus a daily continental breakfast, with lunch and dinner options as well. You’ll also find a café for coffee and a bar/lounge; limited room service is available.