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Riad Sidi Magdoul

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Standard Room (Indigo)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Familiale

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Miel

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Anis)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Cannelle

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Azur)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Sky

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking, City View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Riad Sidi Magdoul is next to Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid. This guesthouse has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skala du Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riad Sidi Magdoul

Guests of Riad Sidi Magdoul enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. This golf guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1830
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 4 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 5 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms in accordance with local laws. Guests must provide proof of marriage if requested by the property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Sidi Magdoul Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul House
Riad Sidi Magdoul House Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse
Riad Sidi Magdoul Essaouira
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse
Riad Sidi Magdoul Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

Riad Sidi Magdoul provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Sidi Magdoul on Jun 9, 2026 start from $42, 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.

What can I see close to Riad Sidi Magdoul?

This guesthouse is situated in Medina, just steps from Place Moulay Hassan and Bayt Dakira, and within a short walk of Essaouira Beach. You'll also find Skala de la Ville and Skala du Port less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul have a casino at the property?

No, Riad Sidi Magdoul doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Riad Sidi Magdoul a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like turndown service as well as a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Riad Sidi Magdoul serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Riad Sidi Magdoul.

Does Riad Sidi Magdoul have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to Riad Sidi Magdoul?

The closest major airport to Riad Sidi Magdoul is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.5 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Riad Sidi Magdoul?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Riad Sidi Magdoul.

Riad Sidi Magdoul Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 153 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely riad accommodation in a passageway just off one of the main streets in the medina at Essaouira. Breakfast in the central atrium was a lovely way to start the day. A relaxing place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the medina. Room was compact with two single beds but was an authentic road experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Cold and dark room, staff rather unfriendly. Also pretty noisy, as the room faces a central courtyard, very little sound insulation. Shower scorching hot for 2 minutes, then ice-cold for 5 minutes, then hot again. Also, I was there off-season, literally every single room, including mine, was empty and cleaned. I arrived at 14h, but even though the room was available they tolled me that check-in only starts at 15h and made me wait. Overall, not recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Lovely stay

Easy to find. Cool clean and fresh. Friendly staff. Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaloa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect! The riad was in a perfect location, it was in the centre of the medina with everything so close by. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was great and the staff were responsive - Rita was brill! The riad itself was gorgeous, with a lovely rooftop and a great lounge area. We got some great restaurant recommendations from staff too. I definitely will be coming back to this beautiful riad and Essaouira ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Amazing location. Comfy beds. Friendly staff. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, calm, quiet. Very pleasant accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, clean and quiet little place in the middle of the busy Medina. You can heard the seagulls and see the sky from your bed. Tasteful decoration in the rooms. Kind staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Siu Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charle

Liked: Staff & service
Very conveniently located. The rooms are very nice. The property is been renovated. Geeat bang for the buck You cant beat the price. The ownersbare on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean, friendly staff, nice rooms. Breakfast is included. We got it for an extremely low price, which made it a superbe deal. Located directly in a small alley off one of the main streets in the Medina. The alley looked dark but don’t get fooled, the Riad is lovely. There is a roof terras with good to catch some sun. No view though. Within the Medina you go by door and there are steep stairs so not great if you travel with a bulky suitcase. Better with a backpack only. Only the shower was not warm consistently in our room on second floor. Otherwise highly recommend for the prize.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mehdi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all, we were supposed to stay at the Riad , once we got there, we were told that the room we reserved they are doing construction on it , we were given an apartment outside of the Riad in a scary neighborhood, the apartment sheets , blankets and pillows so stinky! When we ask the lady that we don’t want to stay here , she simply responds with you can cancel if you want, on the top of that , they asked us to pay fee that it’s called a property taxes cash , which it’s already paid in the beginning that I have it in the confirmation invoice! They are scammers, not honest, they zero customer service ( not recommended at all )
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

M N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

We arrived early so our room wasn't ready. We did check in a drop the bags. When we went to collect the bags there was a whole family at the reception ( the owners i guess) and the french man wouldn't even get up from the couch the get the bags as he was lying down watching tv. After making some gestures he did. We were never informed about breakfast so we paid for breakfast outside the premises ( my bad for not checking my booking but I would have expected to be informed about at the check in). We were on the first floor and at night it got so loud as people was chatting in the reception until about 11 and some others coming and going. The lack of a water fountain makes the riad quite noisy. But overall is a good place to stay, clean and cute room and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My family and I recently stayed at Riad Sidi Magdoul for a week in the “superior apartment”. On the positive side, the apartment itself was stunningly decorated, showcasing beautiful interior design (typical Moroccan) that made it visually appealing. It was also much bigger than what had been advertised (I would guess appr 80 square meter). The reception area also looked very nice and welcoming, and the location of the hotel was convenient. We only had breakfast once at the riad but thought it was ok and decent priced. However, there were unfortunately several significant issues that overshadowed these positives. Firstly, cleanliness was a concern. The apartment was unusually dirty, even by Moroccan standards, as we have visited Morocco and Essaouira five times before and have never encountered such standard in a riad or apartment (we have a relative living in Essaouira and have also been staying in her apartment). During our stay, we for example encountered at least 10 cockroaches, which was absolutely unacceptable. Moreover, the service was extremely poor. It felt like our apartment wasn’t truly part of the hotel; we weren’t offered any housekeeping whatsoever, although other guests in the hotel received daily service. This was not something that we had been informed of and therefore took us by surprise. To make matters worse, we were charged appr. 10% more for the room than what was agreed with hotels, and the hotel only accepted cash payments. While this is not uncomm
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francois

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A la réception accueil correct. Escalier raide pour monter à la chambre. Dans ce riad la déco est absente. Atmosphère froide. Idem chambre. Peu de meubles mais fonctionnel. Couette chaude. Propreté correcte. Très calme sauf les chatons qui miaulent en pleine journée. Nuit ok même s'il n'y a pas de chauffage. Douche spatieuse mais rudimentaire. WC vieillot. Évier très étroit. Serviettes en nombre et qui sentent bon. Par contre le petit déjeuner est indigne beaucoup de bouffe industrielle et il faut réclamer des œufs sinon ce serait très médiocre. Café ok. Aller prendre le petit déjeuner ailleurs. Étrangeté la porte principale de l'hôtel reste ouverte la nuit même s'il y a un gardien.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent, bra personal, bekvämt
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Électricité manquante dans la salle de bain Douche à l'eau froide Le lieux est quand même agréable et la literie est confortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mielenkiintoinen ja positiivinen kokemus- toimiva.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
RAS
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Génial ! Le personnel d une gentillesse incroyable ! Petit déjeuner absolument délicieux et varié ! Très bien placé… je reviendrai au plus vite 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Razija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nette Gastgeberin und das gesamte Personal. Riad- Inhaber kümmern sich selbst um die Gäste und sind sehr aufmerksam. Merken sich wie man den Kaffee oder welche Teesorte man bevorzugt. Ich bin erkältet angereist und würde sehr gut mit Tees versorgt oder heissen Wasser für die Medizin. Ein schöneres Zimmer würde frei und ich dürfte einziehen. Das Haus ist modern und puristisch eingerichtet. Mann kann eigene Wäsche waschen für einen kleinen Beitrag und am Dach Sonnenbaden.Das Riad ist an bester Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super, Didier et sa femme au top, et très bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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