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Riad Kafila

3.0 star property
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Free daily full breakfast
Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5) | View from room
Terrace/patio
Executive lounge
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rue Yamen 4bis, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    1 min walk
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    2 min walk
  • Il Mare
    1 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 3)

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 3)

  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5)

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5)

  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1)

Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1)

Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Twin Room (N° 6)

Premium Twin Room (N° 6)

  • 13 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (N° 7)

Standard Double Room (N° 7)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2)

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2)

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2)

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4)

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4)

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4)

  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Essaouira

With a stay at Riad Kafila in Essaouira (Medina), you'll be steps from Skala de la Ville and 5 minutes by foot from Place Moulay el Hassan. .This spa riad is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Essaouira Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Skala du Port.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 1 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 5 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riad Kafila

Riad with a full-service spa, steps from Skala de la Ville
Riad Kafila offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This riad also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 kilometers.
At Riad Kafila, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 1312 ft (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 kilometres

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 44000MH1961

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Essaouira Riad Kafila Riad
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Riad Kafila Essaouira
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Riad Kafila Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favorite place I stayed in Morocco. The staff was above and beyond. The breakfasts, housekeeping, and help coordinating travel were all great perks. This riad is also very nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shahinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diogo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice people. We love it

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful Moroccan Riad on the foot of the Medina facing the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderful location with lovely Moroccan decor. The rooms are basic and small, but the property is lovely and the hotel manager, Ronone (spelling??), will make your stay incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there to enjoy Essaouira and I did. The surfing, shops, food. Riad Kafila was amazing! Great staff, sooo comfortable, clean, great location. Nice breakfast. I loved it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed Riad Kalifa very much!
Super comfortable, amazing breakfast excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the water in the old Medina

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic ocean view and great hospitality
We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay with a beautiful view and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the ocean view room which was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Achraf

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing. I enjoyed the seaview from our room and from the rooftop. Riad was close to many shops and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Little Gem
A wonderful Riad, super helpful and friendly staff who spoke very good English. Room was lovely, clean, fresh, roses on the side table, free bottles of water. The public spaces were beautifully decorated, a mix of quirky modern and traditional, just lovely. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Great positon in the old Medina with the waves crashing on the shore outside the open window, but totally quiet with the window shut. Can't recommend this place highly enough
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top notch service
I stayed in this hotel because of the glowing reviews of costumer service, and I’m happy to report that this is indeed the case. Examples: my iPhone charger cord broke during the trip and the man behind the desk gave me his. The credit card machine wasn’t working so the man behind the desk escorted me to my nearest atm branch and then the train station. The area is also good as you close to a cool fortress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay !
Amazing Omar and team . Loved the place I'll come back for sure !!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely riad, well-kept, clean, good location. The lounge upstairs is very cosy with outstanding ocean views. Very relaxing, calm atmosphere. Best of all is the warm, friendly, kind staff. They were truly hospitable as we were there during the stressful coronavirus time. They cooked dinner for us at no cost and generously offered us their kitchen and food and anything else we needed as Essaouira shut down. We will never forget this kindness. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Views in Great Location
Lovely Riad in an absolutely amazing location. Close to the ramparts of the city and easy walking distance to everywhere in the medina. Cannot beat the views of the ocean from the breakfast room! Wish it had been warmer when we were there, because the rooftop terrace looked amazing! Staff were all wonderful and very helpful with arranging transportation for us. Breakfast was delicious too. Room was comfortable and clean, even if minimal frills. Be advised: cars are not allowed where the Riad is located, so you either need to carry your suitcases a decent distance or hire someone with a cart. Having the staff arrange for someone to meet us at the riad with a cart and having a cab waiting outside the medina for us was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful view
the sea view from the main room is amazing and the breakfast is very good. location is convenient and we felt a good sense of hospitality. just the room is quite small and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at Riad Kalifa, mostly because we were always welcome with a big smile, Musin was amazing, super kind and always pointing us in the right direction with food, what to visit.... the Riad is beautiful, very cosy, and holy. We slept like babies in those bed. I read some reviews about the humidity since is close to the beach. I am sensitive to humidity and I didn’t feel that at all. Breakfast was amazing! Definitely staying at Riad Kalifa made a difference in how we experienced Essaouira. Defiantly I recommend staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from terrace, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad and Excellent Customer Service
My stay at Riad Kafila was a very good experience. The riad was not difficult to find, and I was greeted with such kindness and hospitality as soon as I arrived. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel tucked away on the far side of the medina, nestled against the windswept ocean walls. The highlight is surely the wonderful breakfast set against the backdrop of an incredible ocean view. The staff here were friendly and efficient. My room on the ground floor was basic but clean. The only window was out into the attractive courtyard. Good wifi and a terrace with dramatic ocean views. There's also a fantastic restaurant just around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room and the dining room was epic. The breakfast was outstanding both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad vraiment bien, on avait une vue sur la mer vraiment belle, on pouvait entendre la mer lorsqu’on était couché. Aussi j’avais oublié bracelet en or et le Riad a pris les arrangements afin que je reçoive mon bracelet, j’ai vraiment apprécié leur honnêteté et leur service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hortensia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023