Riad Watier reflects Essaouira - cosmopolitan and laid back. JG and his staff are helpful and the service was attentive. The riad is bigger than we expected and our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Essaouira is a fun town and when we return, we will definitely stay at Riad Watier again. More

Stayed here for 2 nights and fell in love with Essaouira, its medina was quaint and navigable, unlike those in the larger cities. Inside the riad, fell in love with its owner Jean Gabriel and his spectacular art collection. Everyone here was wonderful and helpful and generous. The food was excellent. The suite was spectacular, they kindly upgrade my friend... More

A family group of 11 of us recently stayed here and celebrated my father's 80th birthday. Nothing was too much trouble for Jean and his team and we thoroughly enjoyed the books and art plus Jean's enthusiasm for the final of the U.S. Open. Highly recommended. More

The place was situated a little down some windy roads in the center of the old Essaouira, however ariving late with the bus from Marrakesh the owner of the place resolute took his bike and came to welcome us and showed us the way to the riad. It is a riad full of books, charm, stories from the people who... More

A large family group of adults and children stayed here last year to celebrate a ruby wedding anniversary - we all had a fantastic time and thought the riad was a lovely place to stay, the staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive, the large airy rooms were very comfortable and breakfasts on the terrace wonderful. The riad was in... More

Jean runs a slick operation with Nisrine, Hayat and Samir his team of folks that really focus on making your stay memorable and pleasant. Informality pervades dealing with customers as friends and providing ample advice on where to go, what to buy an where to buy it. Essaouira is a gem, and these guys do their part to make it... More

Riad Watier is located in the Medina in a quiet alleyway just off of the main shopping strip but is a nice quiet haven to retreat to when you have had enough of the tourist crush of the medina. The owner, Jean, is a wonderful host who makes you feel welcome as soon as you enter the door of the... More

We stayed with my wife at Ryad Watier in July 2011. For the price paid the ryad is an excellent choice. It is not the most luxurious available in Essaouira but what really puts it above the rest is its owner Jean Gabriel and the staff. They are kind, generous and charming people that are always available to help you.... More

We stayed for a week ............without the owner there for the first few days.......and the service,care and attention were faultless even before he came back. Space is present in abundance.......not that common in riads. Our room was the special one with a terrace and it was wonderful to be able to chill out in it, see the original eclectic artwork...and... More