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Located in the historic centre, Riad Dar Maya is a luxury guest house with a rooftop terrace, a hot tub and a library. Guests can also enjoy the steam bath or a massage treatment, at a surcharge. The air-conditioned rooms at Riad Dar Maya are decorated in an elegant style and include a fireplace. Some also feature a balcony. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. A continental or Moroccan breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace, in the patio or in the dining room. You will be welcome with Moroccan pastries and drinks. Other facilities include a fountain, a common computer and an IPod Docking station. You can request airport transfer and plan your excursions at a surcharge. The riad is situated a few-minute walk from the sea front and 15 km from Essaouira Airport. Marrakech is a 2-hour drive away.

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

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Property highlights

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

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
High score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great- heart of the medina but quiet. All of the staff working there were friendly and helpful. Youssef sorted out transfers from our previous hotel and back to Marrakesh for us. The light coming into our room on the top floor was...
  • Gabija
    Lithuania Lithuania
    This place was top accommodation I’ve had in Morocco. The staff was welcoming and so nice, amazing fresh breakfast every morning and can’t forget the stylish, well equiped rooms where every detail matters.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stylish boutique riad, clean, excellent customer service from all staff. Big generous rooms, plentiful breakfast, lovely toiletries etc. Perfect location, calm oasis.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Riad Dar Maya
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 12:00 to 12:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Riad Dar Maya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Riad Dar Maya

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Riad Dar Maya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad Dar Maya is 250 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riad Dar Maya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Riad Dar Maya include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Riad Dar Maya has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Riad Dar Maya is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:30.

  • Riad Dar Maya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Pedicure
    • Bicycle rental
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Steam room
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Body scrub
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Manicure
    • Cooking class
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beauty Services
    • Body treatments
    • Spa facilities

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riad Dar Maya on this page.