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About this property

Close to the beach, Riad Zahra proposes simplicity and comfort only 15 minutes walk from the Medina. You will find an outdoor swimming pool on the garden. Located in the residential district, the Zahra offers calm, relaxation and a peaceful stay. Its comfortable guestrooms are decorated in traditional Moroccan style and are equipped with an en suite and satellite TV. It is also possible to request a room overlooking the sea. The property has a restaurant serving Moroccan and international specialties. Riad Zahra is an ideal starting point for nautical activities or to discover Essaouira and the surrounding area. For your entertainment, the hotel proposes numerous activities including desert trips in a 4x4, surfing and kite surfing lessons. Please add that breakfast starts at 8AM and finish at 10AM Pool not heated A Co-Working space is available from 8AM until 8PM for a total capacity of 25 PAX

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Essaouira, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

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Free private parking available at the hotel


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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect - was king distance to beach and a short walk to the medina. Our room was spacious and clean. The pool is a great bonus and all round excellent value for money. The restaurant was busy too always a good sign.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Food is great too!
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and welcoming riad, stylishly decorated with a large pool and good outside area. Our mini-suite was spacious and comfortable for a family of 4. Excellent breakfasts in nice restaurant area. Well located for the beach and a pleasant 15-20...
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel, relaxed atmosphere. Staff on hand and very friendly and helpful. Really good food.
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    Great location. The room was huge, a sitting room beside the bedroom and two bathrooms. Pool was beautiful.
  • Juan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, care about the small details, restaurant and amazing food. Great facilities.
  • Willie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a superior seaview room and it was excellent. The Riad is about a twenty to thirty minutes stroll along the sea front to the centre of the Medina and the fish market at the harbour. We preferred having that distance from the noise and...
  • Jara
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Hotel was beautiful, nice pool to relax, close to the beach and the medina just a 25 minutes walk away.
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful riad, very well kept. Staff where very helpful and friendly.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm friendly hosts and staff. Felt very relaxed and comfortable throughout our stay. Restaurant food excellent. Highly recommend this Riad

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

4 restaurants on site
  • Zahra's Grill
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Spanish • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Les Délices de Zahra
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • Spanish • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Restaurante #3
    • Cuisine
      Catalan • Seafood • Spanish • Steakhouse • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Restaurante #4
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • Spanish • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Riad Zahra takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 44000MH0522