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Riad Zelaka
2.0 star property

Family-friendly Essaouira riad in Medina with free breakfast

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Riad Zelaka

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Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Twin Room
Bathroom sink
Executive lounge

Overview of Riad Zelaka

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
9 Rue Zelaqa, Essaouira, 44000
  • Popular LocationSkala de la Ville11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlace Moulay el Hassan11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkala du Port13 min walk
  • AirportEssaouira (ESU-Mogador)23 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Day bed
Premium bedding
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Day bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Day bed
Premium bedding
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Essaouira

Riad Zelaka is located in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira, and is near the airport and on the waterfront. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 11 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 11 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 11 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 13 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brunch & Co - 8 min walk
  • Mandala Society - 6 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More - 9 min walk
  • Le Mechouar - 7 min walk
  • Le Chalet De La Plage - 10 min walk

About this property

Riad Zelaka

Family-friendly riad located in Medina
At Riad Zelaka, you can look forward to free breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, beach umbrellas, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad Zelaka offer comforts such as premium bedding.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Day bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in after 8 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 8 PM
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Property is also known as

Riad Zelaka
Riad Zelaka Essaouira
Zelaka
Zelaka Essaouira
Riad Zelaka Riad
Riad Zelaka Essaouira
Riad Zelaka Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Zelaka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Riad Zelaka?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riad Zelaka?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Riad Zelaka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Riad Zelaka located?

This family-friendly Essaouira riad is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, Essaouira Beach, and Skala de la Ville. Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala du Port are also within 15 minutes.

Riad Zelaka Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rasmus, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended!
The owner took her time to show us the map of the medina, the sights and good places to go. It was a bit hard to find but afterwards it was clear that it's centrally located to the medina and the beach. The room was rustic and very nice decorated. The mattress was very comfortable and the whole hotel smelled nice. Wifi also worked good. There was no TV in the room but it only makes the room and the time more about traveling.

2/10 Terrible

Tomás, Chile

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lost of time
They didnt give us the door key of the Riad and nobody answer. After hours, a guest opened so we can took our baggage and left to another Riad. The internet didnt work.

10/10 Excellent

Mel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Riad with a home feel
We stayed in this Riad for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect within the edge of the medina and easily accessible to the beach and the markets. The room was very clean and spacious and the staff were very accommodation. I would definitely recommend this Riad.

10/10 Excellent

DT, Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel when you don't want organised trips
Beautifully restored riad mixing French rustic materials and colours with Moroccan architecture and offering simple but very comfortable rooms. It is located in a fairly quiet corner of the medina but close to a busy local shopping street that still has more 'normal' shops and a great variety of Moroccan snacks than the touristy streets close to the harbour. In other words, great location. What I liked most about Zelaka was the absence of package tours and guides on offer. On arrival, the owner carefully explained what they did and did not offer, recommended a few restaurants and gave us a map to help us find our way in the medina. Otherwise, she and the staff were discretly present but also very approachable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great host Stephan very welcoming and knowledgable - despite our bad French we managed to get by! Would definetly reccomend this riad, relatively easy to find clean and comfortable :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Sefa, MUGLA

MARRRAKESH
That is good lication otel.it was nice time i only use otel for sleeps

8/10 Good

brigitte, paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad très accueillant et très bien situé
nous sommes partis en famille et tout s'est très bien passé, un temps magnifique, une ville très dépaysante et un petit riad où il faisait bon se reposer soit sur la terrasse soit au rez de chassée dans un petit salon . Les alentours d'Essaouira comme iftane ou le cap sim sont de très belle ballade; sans oublier la campagne qui était verdoyante.

10/10 Excellent

rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noi due ragazzi giovani ci siamo trovati benissimo facile da trovare propio come nella cartina, personale eccellente camere pulite e noi dato che era molti giorni che eravamo in viaggio abbiamo avuto la possibilita di usufruire della lavatrice .. otimo soggiorno