[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira Vacation home in Essaouira with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34723100/34723093/536129bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34723100/34723093/2b115054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34723100/34723093/55d164e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34723100/34723093/d2ceeb36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34723100/34723093/215c5250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira Superb house (riad) with patio in the heart of the old Medina with 4 double bedrooms, living room, fireplace corner and kitchen dining area around an interior courtyard. Rooms with windows on the south facade and patio and sunny and very private terrace with second kitchen. Very comfortable, high-end bedding. Very bright and super well equipped house. Close to shops, beach and historic center. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46140000/46138600/46138595/f0469951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our little corner of paradise Medina - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=46138595&PinnedHotelID=46138595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604169/c4e31937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riad Dar Nouchka with splendid ocean view Medina - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful Riad Heart Ancient Medina Essaouira House Beautiful Riad Heart Ancient Medina Essaouira Beautiful Riad in the Heart of the Ancient Medina of Essaouira Beautiful Riad Heart Ancient Medina House Beautiful Riad Heart Ancient Medina Beautiful Heart Ancient Medina ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. [Visit our Essaouira travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira.dx602392) [View more Vacation homes in Essaouira](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602392-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.516937,-9.764362&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dok_Efbrz%40%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQBQDQBODQDQDODQDODQDOFODOFOFQFMFOFOHOFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHKJMJMHKJKJMHKJKJKLIJKJIJKLIJILILILIJGLGLILGLGLGNELGLENELELENELENCNCLENCLANCNCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLHLFLHLFLHJHLHJHJJLHJJJHJJJJJJJLJJHJJLHLHJJLHLHLHNFLHLHNFLFNHNFNFNDNFNFNDNFNDPDNDPDNDPBPDNBPBPBPDP%40PBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPAPAPARAPAPCPAPCPAPEPCPCNCPEPCPENEPENEPENGNEPGNGNENGNGNILGNGNILILGNILILILKLILIJKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKHMJKHKHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFMDODMBODMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIMIKIMIKIKKKIMKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMKKIMIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGOIOGMGOGOGOGOEOGQEOEOEQEOEQEOEQCQEQCOCQCQCQAQCQAQCQAQASAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1NznNJuuIuvzBzNgbGo-L32oLZ8=) Essaouira, Province d’Essaouira ### What's nearby - Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Skala du Port - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.6 km ### Getting around - Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Fish Burger - ‬4 min walk - ‪Mandala Society - ‬5 min walk - ‪Campana - ‬6 min walk - ‪Restaurant Baghdad - ‬3 min walk - ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### Where is Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira located? > Located in Medina, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Souk Jdid, Place du Marché aux Grains, and Fish Market. Bab Marrakech Tower and Haim Pinto Synagogue are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Riad in the heart of the old Medina of Essaouira Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### muriel a. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FORMIDABLE La maison est vraiment superbe. Les lits très confortables. L'endroit au coeur de la medina est vraiment très bien. Franchement si je dois y retourner je reviendrai en ces lieux. Amal responsable de la maison, une femme adorable. Aux petits soins pour nous. Vraiment tout était parfait ##### muriel a. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### José L. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantástico Hemos estado cuatro noches en este Riad y ha sido una experiencia fantástica. El Riad es mejor incluso que en las fotografías. El propietario muy atento y ha contestado todas nuestras dudas. Amal, la persona que nos recibió, fue muy atenta y puntual. Sin duda repetiremos. Gracias Paul. ##### José L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christine G. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Riad in Medina Very spacious riad, beds very comfortable, plenty of hot water and good pressure in the showers. Kitchen could do with a bit of any update. Lots of stairs to climb if you aren't too mobile. Located right in the medina so everything close by. ##### Christine G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pilar G. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tal como se ve Las fotos muestran el alojamiento tal cual es, no se puede pedir más ##### Pilar G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan E. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend amis Tres bien ##### Jonathan E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valérie Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Très grand, très propre, confortable, super accueil. Une seule chose, si vous avez beaucoup de bagages, ça peut être difficile car il faut se stationner à l’extérieur des murs et marcher à l’intérieur pour accéder au Riad. ##### Valérie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie C. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Endroit de rêve! Très bien situé, cuisine très fonctionnelle, lits confortables. ##### Marie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ganz tolles Riad Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, das Riad lag mittendrin, alles war zu Fuß erreichbar, die Kommunikation vor Ort hat super funktioniert und das Riad selbst war großzügig, sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noelle A. Nov 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . . ##### Noelle A. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cédric S. Jan 6, 2019 #### Séjour merveilleux ! Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour, les photos sont conformes à la maison ! En bref il ne manque rien, on se sent comme à la maison en quelques minutes Nous avons eu le plaisir de croiser Annick & Paul les propriétaires le temps d'un café ! Nous recommandons +++ Céline & Cédric ##### Cédric S. 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