Reviews of Riad Kafila
Rue Yamen 4 Bis, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
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Reviewed: 29 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location in the medina and views from the terrace.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the location and the terrace views. It was a pleasure to host you, and we truly hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards,
Reviewed: 15 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewCharming Riad! Lovely host. Breakfast was good and catered to my gluten free needs. Very accommodating! Very clean. Wonderful location. Book the rooms with ocean views. Host even arranged for our transfer to the airport complete with porter to assist with bags.
Rooms are small but that is a riad. Little bit of trash on the beach.
Hello Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the charm of our riad, the ocean views, and the care we put into making your breakfast gluten-free and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to host you, and I’m especially glad we could help make your arrival and departure smooth and stress-free. We would love to welcome you back again soon — and next time, the ocean breeze and our team will be waiting for you! Warm regards, team riad kafila
Hello Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the charm of our riad, the ocean views, and the care we put into making your breakfast glu… Show more
Reviewed: 14 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewbreakfast
room too small
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast and had a pleasant rest. Regarding the room size, we understand your comment and appreciate your honesty. As a traditional riad, our architecture reflects the authentic Moroccan style, where rooms are often designed to be cozy and intimate, in line with historical layouts. We hope this added to the charm and unique experience of staying in a riad, different from more modern hotel structures. That said, we always strive to improve and truly value your input. We’d be happy to welcome you again and offer you a different room category for more comfort on your next stay. Warm regards,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast and had a pleasant rest. Regarding the room size, we understand your comment and appreciate your honesty. As a traditional riad, our architecture… Show more
Reviewed: 12 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewAmazing staff and very knowledgeable and friendly
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering excellent service.
Reviewed: 1 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful Riad, great location, staff was great, and breakfast was very good. Overall great stay.
Hello Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you appreciated the riad, our location, the service provided by our staff, and the breakfast. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to have the chance to host you again on your next visit. Warm regards,
Hello Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you appreciated the riad, our location, the service provided by our staff, and the breakfast. Your satisfaction is our gr… Show more
Reviewed: 27 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful beach view, deluxe sea room view was incredible !!! friendly and lovely staff who were attentive to needs and kind 💎
Hi Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the sea view and our team's hospitality. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Reviewed: 26 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewExtremely beautiful view out of the window
Breakfast should be improved
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful view from your window — it's one of our favorite features too. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast and will take it into consideration as we work to improve our offerings. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful view from your window — it's one of our favorite features too. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast and will take it into consideration… Show more
Reviewed: 19 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewWell located, nice staff, beautiful room and view
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Hello Thank you for your kind feedback — we’re glad you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 15 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery nice people working here and very nice Riad with a great location
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated both our team and the Riad’s location. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated both our team and the Riad’s location. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards… Show more
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Breakfasts each morning have been simply great!! Couldn't ask for better options really, everything tasted divine and the view on the ocean while eating was astonishing. My room was clean and the bed really comfortable A special mention to the owner who is such a lovely and helpful person!!
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HI Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breakfasts, the ocean view, and found your room clean and comfortable—it means a lot to us. Your kind words about the service truly made our day. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Essaouira very soon! warms regards.
HI Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breakfasts, the ocean view, and found your room clean and comfortable—it means a lot to us. Your kind words about the service truly made our day.… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEssaouira has a beautiful and authentic medina. Spending two nights was just getting a bit of taste. Riad Kafila, appt.nr.1 has a window facing the ocean. You may watch the late summer sunset (on the left), or night stars, or a hazy morning. The breakfast room on the rooftop offers more views and a classic breakfast. Outside the sleeping time, we spent the days in city. Harbour, city walls, restaurants, shops, people, YES, Esaouira is fabulous
Appt. price is higher than in other medinas in Morocco.
Dear [Client's Name], Thank you for sharing your experience in Essaouira and your stay at Riad Kafila. It sounds like you had a memorable time! The view from Apartment No.1, overlooking the ocean, must have been breathtaking—especially during the sunset and the quiet mornings. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful medina, the harbor, and the local atmosphere. It truly is a special place! Regarding the pricing, you're right that Essaouira can be a bit more expensive than other medinas in Morocco, but the charm and authenticity of the city definitely make it worthwhile. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're always happy to help. Best regards,
Dear [Client's Name], Thank you for sharing your experience in Essaouira and your stay at Riad Kafila. It sounds like you had a memorable time! The view from Apartment No.1, overlooking the ocean, must have been breathtaking—especially d… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything was great, but the highlight was the amazing service from Hamza. He was extremely kind, helpful, and professional. Highly recommended!
Hello Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that Hamza made such a positive impression. He truly embodies the spirit of our team — always ready to help with kindness and professionalism. We’ll make sure to pass along your lovely feedback to him! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Essaouira very soon. Warm regards,
Hello Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that Hamza made such a positive impression. He truly embodies the spirit of our te… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat view Great breakfast Good Central Rooms
Holder for the shower could be repaired, this is the only minus point (even if its a long existing Riad)
Thank you for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the great view, breakfast, and central location, as well as the comfort of the rooms. Thank you also for pointing out the issue with the shower holder — we apologize for the inconvenience, and please rest assured that we will take care of it as soon as possible. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the great view, breakfast, and central location, as well as the comfort of the rooms. Thank you also for pointing out the issue with the shower holder — we apologize for … Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice riad in a great location. The view is good, and the staff is incredibly friendly!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our Riad, appreciated the view, and especially felt welcomed by our friendly staff — that truly means a lot to us. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our Riad, appreciated the view, and especially felt welcomed by our friendly staff — that truly means a lot to us. It was a pleasure having yo… Show more
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable, the breakfast and views were so lovely. Room was cleaned daily and the atmosphere was very calming within the hotel. Nice and quiet, no noise but the noise of the ocean’s waves was tranquil. Hamzah and staff were 10/10, hospitality was top notch and I’m pleased I stayed there.
There were a few flies up in the breakfast room by the windows but they didn’t attack our breakfast which was fine.
Hello thanks for your message. we will be greatful to See you next time.
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWhere do I begin? Walking into our room was such a happy experience - the room was EXACTLY as it was shown in the photographs; great size, with a couch and additional twin bed. The view from our room's window was an 11 out of 10 - with birds breezing by and the sound of the ocean crashing against the rocks. The covered rooftop where we ate our delicious breakfast was the cherry on top. Quiet, cozy and the BEST views of th coast. Our hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating, and made our experience one that we'd want to repeat. We would recommend Riad Kafila without hesitation.
Hello thanks for your message we will be greatful to See you next time. team Riad kafila