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Riad Malaika

17 rue Zayane, Essaouira 44100, Morocco
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Riad Malaika
Ranked #6 of 75 hotels in Essaouira
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We chose Riad Malaika because my daughter in law is termianlly ill and we needed to feel that if she went down with an infection or that there was an emergency that we would be in caring hands. Indeed this proved to be the case. When needed a wheelchair appear by magic and the nearest chemist located. The fact that... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We arrived at Essaouira at 3 in the morning and the staff at this hotel was waiting for us with a hot cup of delicious tea!! The service was great, the hotel is beautiful, the room was well decorated. The location is very good, near the main street of the medina. Yo can relax, and feel the peace that this... More

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Modena, Italy
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The Riad is well maintained, tastefully decorated, clean and quiet. The staff is very friendly, breakfast is excellent. Wi-fi connection work very well, also inside the room. The roof terrace is a very nice place. Not easy to find, the staff pick up us at the car parking after a phone call. Great!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great place, very friendly, helpful staff, keen to make your stay as pleasant as they can. The Riad is located in a small, quiet alley, just a hundred yards both from the lively centre and the seashore. The interior design is stunning and on the roof you can sun bathe and enjoy a drink. Breakfast is also great.

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new york
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

the staff here is great! the riad is comfortable, the courtyard charming and the roof terrace is fabulous. we spent three nights here and we felt more and more relaxed with each hour. The manager even arranged for me to do yoga each day with a yoga teacher who happens to live next door and one of the women who... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We spent two nights in Riad Malaika with my husband... I had chosen this riad based on the excellent reviews in trip advisor. It deserves every word of them. It is a beautiful, charming and clean riad with a perfect location. All the team is very helpful and friendly... The breakfast is the best we had in all our Morocco... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

We only had one night in this riad, but were very happy with our choice and its fantastic value. The experience began with them offering to meet us at the bus station, taking our baggage to the riad, providing the traditional mint tea and biscuits and then giving us a map of the town and an explanation of things to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Our first impression of Riad Malaika was the very warm welcome by the manager Abdullah, who brought us fresh mint tea and sat down with us for a chat. Throughout the stay he made us feel very much at home and gave us lots of good advice and support for experiencing the best of Essaouria. The room was beautiful and... More

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Mitcham, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This is in a fantastic spot in the Medina. The staff are great and very helpful, the porter couldn't speak much English was very friendly and charming. Overall, a great experience and would happily recommend.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This is a lovely decorated riad. The entrance foyer has a gorgeous fountain. Also, they have a very funny, light blue parakeet called Malaika, that looooves to sing along to Eros Ramazotti or Alejandro Sanz. I sat there an afternoon and she chirped and sang away to all the choirs! The rooms are of adequate size for a riad (remember... More

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What travellers say

  • Roof terrace(17)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Mint tea(5)
  • Top floor(4)
  • Entire staff(3)
  • Fresh fruit(3)

Additional Information about Riad Malaika

Address: 17 rue Zayane, Essaouira 44100, Morocco
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Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Essaouira
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Romantic Hotels in Essaouira
#10 Family Hotels in Essaouira
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
AUTANTIC RIAD XVIII IN ESSAOUIRA-MORROCO, QUIET IN THE HEART OF THE MEDINA ... more   less 
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