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Riad Thaïs

3.5 star property
Beaux Arts Essaouira riad with outdoor pool access, connected to a shopping centre

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free food shopping service
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Princess)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Sahra)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free cots/infant beds

Double Room (Nomad)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Najma)

Down duvets, individually decorated, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Najma)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Berbere)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
181 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 22 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 167 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baladin Essaouria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Thaïs

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Riad Thaïs. You can indulge in massages or body scrubs, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other features include a sauna and a terrace.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10 AM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (MAD 8 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 0.5 km*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Sauna
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 34.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Resort fee: MAD 30.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 150 per vehicle (return)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 8 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Riad Thaïs Essaouira
Riad Thaïs
Thaïs Essaouira
Riad Thaïs Riad
Riad Thaïs Essaouira
Riad Thaïs Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Thaïs offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Thaïs does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riad Thaïs?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riad Thaïs?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 150 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Thaïs?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Riad Thaïs and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, kayaking and sailing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Riad Thaïs like?
Riad Thaïs is in Medina, a short 7-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 10 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

Riad Thaïs Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good price/quality ratio. Kind and helpful staff. Good location, though a bit hard to find at first. Possibilty to sunbathe on the roof.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and great hosts
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Location and Friendly Staff
It is a nice riad with very friendly staff and owners. The common area is fine. It is a B&B with a very good breakfast, but has no restaurant as shown on Expedia. Location is excellent and not too difficult to find. The flaws are in the area of maintenance (rather common in Morocco) and my room had some strange floor plan. Bath room and room are not separated. The bed is on a higher level (loft), which can only be reached with a ladder. The area below the bed is the (uncomfortable) seating area. The height is only 1.75m, so taller people may hit their heads, when standing up.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice riad
Nice riad with french owners, the communication was a bit hard since they only spoke french but we did our best to understand eithother. Very friendly and happy staff. Breakfast was one of the best in morroco that we experienced. The riad was easy to find at the end of one of the main streets. We liked it a lot. Though small rooms with very small toilets.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Quaint, cosy, budget friendly hotel close to every
I only stayed here for 1 night but it was very clean, modern and central to everything. The owners are French and very accommodating.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay in a wonderful coastal town
I cannot praise this small riad enough. While it has been renovated in a more modern style, it retains a comfortable, warm atmosphere. The rooms are exceptionally clean and the beds just the right mix of firmness and softness for me. The wi-fi is fast and the four breakfasts I had were the best that I had in my 4 weeks in Morocco. The riad itself is located at the quiet end of one of the main streets of Essaouira's medina so there is no disturbance from outside during sleeping hours. The man square, port, restaurants, shopping area and cafes are all within an easy 5 minute walk.. Monika and Fatima were amazing hosts who helped make my first solo trip to Essaouira Morocco wonderful. I hope to return one day.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Modern Riad
My girlfriend and I spent two nights in this Riad following a short excursion to Essaouira from Marrakech. This is a modern renovated Riad although they have done a good job of decking it out with minimalistic and stylish furniture. We were greeted by the friendly family who run it and they provided detailed information on the town. This personal touch was great. The place was right in the centre of the town and the breakfast was excellent. It was also good to have a key for the front door so we didn’t have to ring the doorbell as we were in and out fairly frequently. The downsides was it was a little noisy at night time (the Riad is above a music shop and the local shops stay open late). The shower door was wooden and had open panels thus leaking into the room (it looked nice but not the most practical). We were in the top floor and the Wi-Fi reception was great. I would still recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a town centre place as maybe the rooms at the back of the Riad are more favourable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

In the market, but worlds apart
Just the kind of place we like to stay. Not glitzy but everything in good taste, clean, comfortable, friendly, and genuine. Home-cooked breakfast a real bonus. These folks "get" what a traveler who is looking for a safe, nice accommodation needs and wants. Highly recommend.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic friendly riad
we had the most wonderful stay at this small friendly riad, the lady owner was always on hand for help and advice, the included breakfast was really good and very sociable, as it was served on a long table with the other guests. The location was superb,only a 5 minute walk from the bus station and a 10 minute walk to the beach, would definately return.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Riad en la misma medina
Esta muy bien ubicado y cerca de todo, recomendable
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Familiär geführte Unterkunft, gute Lage
Prima Lage direkt in der Medina, Nachteil dadurch natürlich, dass man das Hotel nicht direkt mit dem Taxi erreichen kann und die Koffer durch die Stadt ziehen muss. Für Marokkos Verhältnisse waren die Zimmer relativ sauber und auch freundlich/hell und modern. Es war nachts zum Glück nicht allzu laut, obwohl das Hotel am Ende einer relativ belebten Gasse liegt. Der freundliche Frühstücksservice und Kontakt mit den Eigentümern war ein großer Pluspunkt. W-LAN funktionierte einwandfrei. Die Zimmer an sich waren leider relativ beengt, insbesondere rund um das Bett selbst war kaum Platz, für eine längere Reise mit viel Kofferinhalt auch eher negativ. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste im Hotel selbst, wäre das nicht so gewesen, wäre es sicherlich sehr laut geworden, denn die Zimmer öffnen sich alle zum Innenhof, macht man die Fenster zum Innenhof zu, die sowieso nicht wirklich gut schließen wie auch die Türen (ist eben in Marokko so), erstickt man im Zimmer. Der Empfang bei der Anreise war äußerst freundlich und man war sehr bemüht, allen Anfragen gerecht zu werden.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Le charme
juste super
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super
super séjour à essaouira dans ce très beau ryad avec son personel et ses propriétaires très accueillant et chaleureux
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Riad
Tres agreable riad et equipe simpathique
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Buena elección
Una estancia buenisima en todo, desayunos buenisimos y el Riad precioso, el mejor Riad que he estado en Marruecos.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jättemysigt!
Jättemysigt och fint, underbart trevlig personal. Bra läge mitt i Medinan, gångavstånd till allt. Aningen lyhört och lite kallt i rummet på natten under januari när jag var där. Men överlag verkligen att rekommendera!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Bellino ma limitato
Ambiente carino e confortevole. Le camere non sono divise dal bagno,in pratica sono tutte insieme. Non è ne igenico ne carino sentire gli odori e i rumori mentre uno fa i suoi bisogni. Carina la terrazza sopra anche se c'è da renderla più accogliente. Personale ottimo!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

viaggio ad essaouira
Posto delizioso dove vorrei tornare x un soggiorno più' lungo dei mie 2 giorni!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

séjour agréable
Riad absolument magnifique, très propre, reposant... Les chambres sont très originales et leurs lumières tamisées sont très agréables. Un formidable accueil, sourire et bon conseil de la part de l'hôte du riad. Le petit déjeuner de fatima est copieux mais surtout succulent !!! Bref un accompagnement personnalisé tout au long du séjour qui n'est pas négligeable. .. A ne pas rater sous aucun prétexte, les yeux fermés !!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Although a bit hard to find, this is one of the most charming hotels we've stayed in. Service is excellent and the breakfast is made fresh for each guest. Awesome!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mitt i Medinan
Fantastisk värdinna (Thaiss fårn Katalonien, pratar spanska, franska och engelska) som verkligen ta hand om dig. Härliga allmänna utrymmen med stor och modern TV (satellitprogramm), öppet kök och kylskåp, som får användas av gästerna, takterass med solstolar och mysiga rum med värmeelement (kan vara nödvändig i januari). Fatima ser till att du får en fantastisk marockansk frukost (€ 5) med färsk apelsinsaft och valfri varm dryck, omlette osv. och att allt i huset är rent! Kan inte finna en enda sak som kunde vara bättre!
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