The ideal location of the riad L'Ayel will allow you to enjoy moments of calm and relaxation while being in the heart of the medina. The huge beach of Essaouira, meanwhile, promises beautiful walks and nautical pleasures just 5 minutes walk from the riad. The breakfast will pleasantly awaken your taste buds. Copious and varied, it is served à la carte and will be served on the terrace or in the dining room. Upon reservation, you can also treat yourself to our Moroccan specialties served for lunch or dinner. We can ensure your transfers between the riad and the airports of Essaouira or Marrakech and also meet your needs in terms of organizing cultural, sports or tourist activities. Riad l'Ayel has been welcoming Booking customers since 2015. See you very soon with us!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Angie
United States United States
Great location with easy access to all areas of the city. Room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. We received a warm welcome and some tips for our days there.
Claire
United States United States
Beautiful and quiet Riad in the center. Great breakfast. Super nice staff :-).
Panagiotis
Spain Spain
Very beautiful, clean, helpful staff (they let us check in after the standard check in hours), with a fresh nice breakfast.
Özge
Turkey Turkey
Everything was wonderful. All of the people in riad joyful and hospitality.
Luis
United States United States
Excellent location, near everything. Impeccably clean. Great host.
Hande
Turkey Turkey
Staff was friendly and breakfast was simple and nice.
Nadia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really nice Riad, only 2 minutes walk to the market and very close to the beach. Had the pleasure to meet the owner, she’s a lovely lady and I wish her the best. Special thanks to the staff, very professional and kind.
Susan
United States United States
Beautiful riad with comfortable rooms. The staff was helpful and most gracious. The breakfast on the terrace was wonderful. The location is excellent.
Xuemei
United States United States
Front desk guy very friendly and provided a lot of useful information.
Orinta
Lithuania Lithuania
The riad is absolutely beautiful. It’s in great location everything was a walkable distance.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors like facilities, size, location, and service.

Area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Excellent breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $0.12 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Cheese • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
  • Menu style
    À la carte
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More food and drink
Meals • Facilities

House rules

Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with Moroccan law, unmarried Moroccan or mixed couples are not permitted to stay at the property.

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

Please inform Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 44000MH1960