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Riad Al Madina

locationMorocco, Essaouira

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About Riad Al MadinaAbout Riad Al Madina

Location

In the shade of the ancient city walls, in the heart of the Medina, and within a 200 m walk from the beach, this historical hotel emerges from enchanting scented backstreets. Guests will find restaurants, bars, shops, a park and links to the public transport system right on the hotel's doorstep, while the bus station is just 900 m away.

Facility

The hotel has 4 apartments, 2 single rooms and 49 double rooms, which are located on 2 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by English- and French-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service (for a fee). Bicycle storage is also available for a fee. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. A hot tub can soothe sore muscles (for a fee). The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, crazy golf, golf, fishing and horse riding. With windsurfing and canoeing available, the hotel also caters to water sports enthusiasts. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a steam bath and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can dine in a non-smoking restaurant with an area for smokers. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at Riad Al Madina Amenities at Riad Al Madina

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      24-hour check-in

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Cellar

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Currency Exchange

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Nightclub

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      Pets

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Restaurant(s) with smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Contactless room service

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Mandatory mask-wearing

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      Medical teleconsultation

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Evening Buffet

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      Full Board

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      Half Board

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Canoe

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      Children's Entertainment

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Horse Riding

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Minigolf

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Tanning Studio/Solarium

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Beach

100 m

Restaurants

100 m

Public Transport

100 m

Shopping opportunities

100 m

Bars / Pubs

100 m

Sea

100 m

Park

100 m

Bus Station

900 m

River

2 km

Golf Course

8 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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  • Cleanlinessrating
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Excellent

210

Very Good

217

Average

68

Poor

45

Terrible

29

Recent Reviews: 569

  • User:Sam F

    Trip type: Family

    Guests smoking inside at breakfast

    rating20 Apr 2026

    We spent the last 2 nights of our holiday at this beautiful Riad but were disgusted that guests were smoking inside at breakfast on both mornings. Shame as really liked the location, building and room.

  • User:Mark G

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Poor WiFi ….

    rating16 Apr 2026

    This riad essentially has no WiFi ….

  • User:goosander

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Beautiful hotel with an atmosphere of peaceful calm amid the bustle of the medina.

    rating21 Nov 2025

    Gorgeous hotel, far lovelier than the photos: atmospheric and calm, like a wee sanctuary yet in the middle of the bustling medina. We were in a room on an outside wall the first night, which was noisier, but were then kindly moved to a room on the internal courtyard, which was lovely. There's a little table and chairs by your door, on the balcony area, too. The room and bathroom were really clean (as was the whole hotel). The beds are firm but I like that. We could only get internet downstairs near reception - you can sit in the courtyard when you need to access it - to be honest we quite liked having a break from more constant internet like at home.

  • User:Diana P

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Disappointing & not returning

    rating08 Oct 2025

    We arrived late after a long day of travel to a very unfriendly reception. Terrible room with frayed curtains that didn't cover door window. No shower curtain, no toiletries, no hairdryer (had checked that detail & could have taken own travel dryer!), no extractor fan so bathroom was damp & moldy, high step up to bed which for the less active or elderly is a big problem, no bedside lights, hard mattress & brick-like pillows. Window looked onto dark corridor which meant lights were left on out there shining through the very thin curtains. No TV as advertised & no internet connection. Very angry & disappointed. I asked for a different room & told no. Woken at 5.50 with loud call to prayers. Take earplugs - mosque is just a stone's throw away. Spoke to a different receptionist in the morning & was given a far better room with natural light as the window looked down into a little alleyway. Only problem was being even nearer the loudspeaker for the mosque! But I was brought a hairdryer & a safe which was not much use as it didn't work and it wasn't fixed down so I could have walked out with it in my arms. This room felt cleaner but still wore my flip flops at all times & took outdoor shoes off at the door. Once you see the dirty streets & amount of cat poo around you will understand. If you are not fit the stairs/steps will be a problem. Lots of them, many are uneven & there are gaps in where the handrails are positioned. Positive points are the breakfasts which although the same every day are more than adequate. I saw fresh croissants delivered about 7ish & food already out was covered. There was fresh juice brought to the table with 2 different types of pancakes, & choice of black tea, mint tea or coffee. Help yourself to fresh fruit, butter, jam, honey etc. WiFi connection was possible when sitting at the table once the rush had died down so not everyone was trying for a connection. Serving staff quite pleasant. Very central to get out & explore. Lovely setting. Friendly ladies who cleaned the rooms. Lovely thick blankets provided for cooler nights & oil filled radiators to plug in when needed. Nice roof terrace but you have to like noisy seagulls! Take wet wipes to clean off their droppings from the chairs. Overall description of this Riad needs updating to reflect facts. At the moment the description is misleading. I only saw one room with aircon & TV on my floor. I can't comment on the rooms in main part but I heard TVs on. Perhaps some of those had balconies or terraces too but our rooms certainly did not. Take earplugs if you want sleep. Doors are metal so closing them quietly seems to be problematic, especially for those returning to rooms very late at night & the mosque is very close by. If you value sleep & want to lie in do not stay here. If you like old fashioned vibes & are not fussed about comfort or cleanliness then please do stay here. It is an experience to embrace. One can imagine the hippies staying here just hanging out, eating, drinking, playing music & having a great time.

  • User:217staceyl

    Trip type: Couples

    Centrally located in the Medina, beautiful riad

    rating03 Aug 2025

    Very nice and well located riad in the median. It was a very good sized room and not far from the beach and centrally located. We really enjoyed our stay if you have trouble with stairs, you might want to get a lower level room. We did not have food there but it smelled amazing. There is a restaurant in a bar at the riad. A great sized rooftop terrace. The only thing I wish the room had was a small refrigerator and a fan because it did get warm in the room but other than that it was great. We would definitely stay again.

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