Reviews of Riad Dar Abi

My mum and I really enjoyed our stay! The breakfast was great, and Fatima was so kind, giving us restaurant and hammam recommendations. The rest of the staff were also very nice. They even learned how to say good morning in Moroccan Sign Language for us which was so cute and thoughtful! We left some laundry and it was returned clean and on time. The room was nice - maybe a bit humid and cold in the evenings (we stayed in October) but I guess Essaouira is a humid city. We hope to be back one day. Thanks for the lovely stay!

The staff and the atmosphere in the Riad is inviting, clean and beautiful. In comparison to other Riads I have stayed in it is very affordable and great value for money. The location is perfect. Walking distance to everywhere. Fatima is excellent at giving directions and suggestions.

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Riad full of charme and character, friendly and helpfull staff,

limited privacy in terms of noise and visibility, curtains aren't blackout

Great location, quiet street with Medina

The only comment was that the way the Riad is constructed you have the windows on the inside of the courtyard within the building which sometimes means a bit of noise coming from the other people who stay in other apartments. However, during the night everyone was hugely respectful and you could definitely have a good night sleep

Very nice Personal in this cute Riad!

Jam and delicious pancakes,,tea with mint and cookies

A 17th century house with a soul feels the history

Fatima was very friendly

Location, not a particularly nice street, very noisy as windows open onto courtyard, we could hear a staff member talking on the phone until late, no A/C, we asked if we could borrow a fan but nothing available, room very dark and claustrophobic

Brilliant place to stay. Fabulous hosts and great location. Thank you Zacheria and team.

Nothing. Ticked all boxes

Amazing, friendly stuff. Fatemzahra is the sweetest, and she was genuinely helpful. Clean and comfortable rooms and the riad's decoration is lovely. It's definitely a great option for staying in Essaouira.

Great location in a quiet alley away from the tourist crowds whilst still within walking distance of everything. Very comfortable and clean, delicious breakfast (best bread we've had in Morocco), and super friendly hosts. Amazing value for money. I would love to come back.

Nothing, it was superb

Room was very good. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Staff were very accommodating for my elderly father by ensuring we had a room on a lower floor and allowing us to stay a while after check out to rest before travel. It is in a quieter part of the old town along the wall which makes it very easy to find. We were also given a quick introduction to Essaouria and various recommendations which were very helpful for a first visit.

Super nice and calm riad in the center of Essaouira medina. Fatima was really amazing, she was super kind and she explained what to do in the city. Very nice breakfast and mint the as well. The room was very clean and well equipped. There is also a chilly terrace, super cool. Highly recommended place.

As other guests have indicated, Fatima is an exceptionally kind, generous, accommodating owner. From the moment of our evening arrival & mint tea greeting, we felt welcomed as a valued member of Fatima’s family of guests. Fatima gave us many suggestions of places to eat and things to do. Dinner & drinks at Dar Baba and Coupole were delicious. Our fav was upstairs at Coupole with its view of the beach & sunset. We also had excellent meals at small family run places, including Cafe Berber. The riad is exactly as pictured and is at an ideal location in the medina. We arrived from Marrakech on a Supratours bus which is an easy 10 minute walk away. I had a fabulous hammam - scrub, steam & massage - at a Massages de Berberes, one of Fatima’s recommendations & a short walk from the riad. Fatima can recommend a range of activities, including surfing, dune buggy rides, horseback & camel riding on the beach. My friend and I found that our 2 days were taken up with exploring the medina and all its shops and crafts people and walking & sitting on the beach. And, of course, relaxing in the riad. A couple of practical tips. Buy a large bottle of water at the small essentials shop directly across from the riad to drink and use when brushing teeth. Best place to get dirhams is Bank Al Barid at Post Maroc, not far outside to medina. There is no commission fee although your bank or credit card company may charge a fee.

Nothing. Everything exceeded our expectations.

Fatima the hostess is a wonderful person, helpful and kind. The property is cosy and quiet

There is no AC and the city is damp so the window to our room had to be open most of the time. It’s a bit difficult to cary big luggage up the stairs but that is to be expected in a old house like this. They clean with a lot of chlorine and the smell was really strong and triggerd a migraine. But Fatima was kind and agreed not to clean with that in my room during my stay

Only good things to say about this place! The location is perfect, the room was spacious and clean, the bathroom was spotless, breakfast was delicious and the terrace was a gorgeous place to relax at the end of a long day of exploration. We also had some laundry done here and we’re very satisfied with the service. As everyone mentioned before, Fatima is the real gem of this place: she is welcoming, gives tons of informations about the city and is always willing to help with whatever you might need. Keep in mind that like everywhere else in Morocco, sound isolation is not great so bring earplugs and you’ll be just fine!

It was an absolute pleasure to stay with fatima and the riad workers. The riad is super well located and you can find easily from one of the main entrance. We reveived a comment from german couple right away arriving and it was totally right. Beautiful, clean and well managed. Really, 5 stars

10 out of 10 Fatima is a wonderful host! Spotless clean, great Location, wonderful Breakfast!!! It was just Magic and we loved everything!!! Thank you Dear Fatima, you are a Star!!!

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Fatima and Ahmed are exceptional. Genuine Hospitality from the moment we arrived, welcome reception, guiding us throughout our stay and even assisting in booking the Hamam and travel tickets. Breakfast was wonderful. Thank You Fatima and Ahmed

Thanks Ahmed and Fatima for your hospitality!

Fatima and her dedicated team manage a supberb riad. The location is excellent, at the outer edge of the medina and a short walking distance from a gate leading to a big parking area (paid). Everything in this riad is nice and comfortable: The decor in common areas and the rooms, the beds, the terrace etc. Wifi is very good as well as the breakfast. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere for accommodation.

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Pretty riad, lovely terrace, beds are really comfortable. Rooms are spacious, bathroom is lovely with good water pressure. Even a kettle is provided - nice touch Great location on a quiet street on edge of medina Friendly & helpful staff Note that rooms are cleaned & towels changed daily. The housekeeper is lovely & extremely thorough. Not something we are used to or expect, appreciate the work involved but seemed unnecessary to us to be done every day - lots of extra work for housekeeper! Also be aware that you will return to find windows of your room wide open. Important to keep the place aired we understand but it took us by surprise

Fresh fruit or orange juice at breakfast would be a welcome addition