Riad Kafila

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Riad Kafila offers accommodation with sea views in Essaouira. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A terrace and patio are featured. The rooms include a private bathroom. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for surfing. Sidi Kaouki is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 15 km from Riad Kafila.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location in the medina and views from the terrace.”
Anam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful beach view, deluxe sea room view was incredible !!! friendly and lovely staff who were attentive to needs and kind 💎”
Arianna
Italy Italy
“The Breakfasts each morning have been simply great!! Couldn't ask for better options really, everything tasted divine and the view on the ocean while eating was astonishing. My room was clean and the bed really comfortable A special mention to the...”
Richard
Slovakia Slovakia
“Essaouira has a beautiful and authentic medina. Spending two nights was just getting a bit of taste. Riad Kafila, appt.nr.1 has a window facing the ocean. You may watch the late summer sunset (on the left), or night stars, or a hazy morning. The...”
Imran
Netherlands Netherlands
“I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything was great, but the highlight was the amazing service from Hamza. He was extremely kind, helpful, and professional. Highly recommended!”
Lashandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable, the breakfast and views were so lovely. Room was cleaned daily and the atmosphere was very calming within the hotel. Nice and quiet, no noise but the noise of the ocean’s waves was tranquil. Hamzah and staff were 10/10,...”
France
Canada Canada
“Staff were perfect, helped us park and find a good restaurant. The rooms are beautiful, large and comfortable. Perfect spot, close to the waterfront with a beautiful terrace above the entire Medina of Essaouira”
Busra
Turkey Turkey
“Everything is amazing ! The hotel located near the ocean , you can watch sunset or just waves... Also breakfast perfectly nice ! You can reach there from bus station 10 or 12 minutes on foot.”
Kristina
Norway Norway
“Location is perfect. Receptionist is great, so nice and friendly. Breakfast is really great.”
Natalia
Russia Russia
“Very beautiful riad, location is great, view from terace is amazing !”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Abdelhaq Omari

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,012 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Omar Hittouri (originally from a small town Meski near Errachidia) and Abdelhaq Omari (born in Erfoud) opened in November 2015 Riad Kafila in Essaouira. Upon arrival to Riad Kafila, they will welcome you in the courtyard, where you can enjoy a traditional mint tea as you check in. They are always at your service to answer your questions or provide you information about Essaouira, tours, daytrips or any other requests you may have.

Property information

Your Essaouira experience starts at Riad Kafila, a traditional Moroccan home, which borders the sea wall and overlooks the rocky beachscape of the northwest corner of this fortress city. Riad Kafila meaning “house of the caravan” has taken its inspiration from Essaouira itself. Once referred to as “the port of Timbuktu,” caravans from all over Africa came here to trade. The riad is a crossroads of cultures where travelers can rest, meet, and exchange stories. The riad is comprised of three floors and a stunning rooftop terrace with views up and down Essaouira’s scenic coast. The Riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach. Whatever kind of holiday you like, our team will make your stay as relaxing, comfortable, and special as possible. We look forward to welcome you in Riad Kafila!

Neighbourhood information

The riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Riad Kafila takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Kafila in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

License number: 44000MH1961