We booked Riad Zahra as we were looking for somewhere with a pool. We found all of the staff here genuinely friendly and helpful. It felt like a very relaxed place with all sorts of visitors from couples, to families and groups there for the water sports. It is about 20 mins walk into the medina, but we quite liked... More

Stayed at this Riad in sept/oct 2011 for 4 nights. Lovely welcoming people. I thought I had booked a room with Balcony, but no, the owner apologised and said to book direct on the web site next time, to ensure I get the room I want. Same price. It is very popular and caters for all groups of people. Nice... More

Riad Zahra is situated outside the Medina close to the beach, and prior to checking in here we had been staying in the medina and wanted to stay somewhere a little more relaxing. The Spanish hosts couldn't be more hospitable and have an eye for their guests needs. The pool area is fabulous with the swimming turtles stealing the show.... More

Nice place to bring the kids. Calm, relaxing and very nice and helpfull staff. Not far from the beach.Big rooms where the whole family could sleep. Nice food. Nice and friendly place.. Note: The beds are a little bit hard, and the tv is small and not so good. The kids loved a camel ride on the beach. It cost... More

we felt welcome from the moment we arrived. The relaxed atmosphere was perfect for a holiday with kids as we never felt that they were being a nuisance to anyone, in fact the opposite. Everyone was so friendly. Our room could sleep the whole family which was great and being next to reception meant they was always someone on guard... More

Cosy hotel in the outskirts of town 15 min walk to medinaen. Good restaurants nearby. Menarat far away will not disturb your sleep. Breakfast is quite nice, Restaurant with ok food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Wind and kite surfing school at the hotel. A hotel I will certainly recommend. Note: hard beds.

riad zahra is a great clean riad with a city a big swimming pool in the essaouira we enjoyed our stay there , the stuff was very good and helpful . thank you everyone

I am just back from 6 nights staying a this riad and can't recommend it enough. It started with the manager, Xavier, greeting us late on arrival with an offer of tea, coffee etc. This set the standard of friendly faces for the remainder of the stay. We even found a heater placed in our room before we had to... More

Not a traditional Riad but very good value and has the bonus of a pool. The rooms were large and it was a very short walk to the beach.