There is a difference in a professional smile of a concierge and the welcoming smile of someone bringing you into their own home. As soon as you meet Jean-Gabriel and his staff you immediately realise that they are bringing you into their sumptuous Ryad as a friend, not a customer. The suite I stayed in afforded me one of the... More

Our thanks to Jean-Gabriel and his staff for making our stay at Riad Watier in Essaouira such an enjoyable one. Our room was tastefully furnished, airy and spacious. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and delicious dinners were available on request in the ground floor dining room. Jean–Gabriel was a friendly and attentive host supplying useful recommendations for local... More

In our experience, the host and staff of a Riad make all the difference between an adequate and exceptional experience. At Riad Watier, Jean-Gabriel and the others make your feel right at home with genuine hospitality and kindness. We arrived late (from Merzouga desert) and, despite the late hour, a delicious dinner was awaiting us. Jean-Gabriel is a true host... More

What a lovely Riad - friendly and welcoming owner Jean Gabriel, beautifully decorated riad with great eclectic art, and very comfortable rooms. Our family of five (two adults and three children) shared a large lovely suite with a great bathroom. We enjoyed fantastic breakfasts on the roof terrace with views over Essaouira. The Riad was a beautiful and very relaxing... More

We stayed here for two nights after visiting Marrakesh and what a contrast to the dark alleys of the medina. This bohemian riad offers excellent rooms - we had a junior suite with a mezzanine bedroom for our two teenage boys. We enjoyed a home cooked supper sat around the communal dining room table where we shared wine and stories... More

A wonderful stay in a beautifully designed Riad with a great host and excellent service. The food at the Riad was delicious and, when eating out, the recommendations given met our needs perfectly. The 2 days we booked there were definitely not long enough. We hope to return soon.

My family and I stayed at this Ryad for a little over a week, and I can honestly say that this has been the nicest hotel that I have stayed in - ever! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was extraordinary, LITERALLY all the rooms were unique and very beautiful and the people working there were very sweet. We loved... More

We stayed for a few nights and were overwhelmed by the friendliness of the owner. It turned out he had lived for a few years in Australia and was very enthusiastic about Australians. Even so it was a great experience. The rooms are HUUUGE and very tastefully decorated. There is a massage room in house as well. A real higjh... More

A lovely Riad in a great location for exploring Essaouira. Just a short walk down an alley takes you into the heart of the Medina and yet the Riad is so quiet and peaceful. Walking a bit further takes you to the lovely beach or else to the lively bustling fishing port. There are also plenty of good restaurants nearby... More