Wow! We fell in love with this charming little Riad straight from day one! Located in the depths of the medina, we were lucky to have the receptionist come and collect us from one of the main gates to guide us to the hotel. Our room was located right at the top. We had our very own terrace where we were served breakfast every morning, little lounge and beautifully decorated bedroom and bathroom, all very charming and very Moroccan! I would definitely recommend that you try to book this room!! The view was amazing, looking over all of the other buildings with the blue sea in the backdrop. The staff are so eager to help you, and recommend places to eat and visit. However, there was just one issue which is unavoidable when staying within the medina….the call to prayer. I know not many tourists appreciate it especially at the earlier hours of the morning, but it’s just part of the whole experience of being in Morocco. It wasn’t a problem, but I’m not going to lie and say it didn’t wake us up, but it only lasts for 5mins. Overall, if you want to stay within the media (which I think every traveler visiting Essaouira should) then this is the riad for you!

We booked Riad Lalla from Marrakech for two nights intending to then continue travelling through Morocco. We ended up staying for six nights! The Riad is in a great location if a little hard to find at first - look out for the helpful signs at alley junctions. Our first room was spacious and comfortable with a large bedroom and separate sitting area & shower room. At breakfast we took a look at the balcony above the main terrace & realised there was a 'penthouse' room up there. We changed rooms to that one (a little more expensive but well worth it). It is a wonderful room, all very beautifully decorated & furnished, large sleeping area, shower room, lounge area with fireplace where we had a cosy night in with a fire one evening, private terrace with great view of the sea where we had our breakfast each morning. Siham and the waiting and night staff are all very friendly and helpful, but not intrusive - you have your own front door key. You are able to use the pool and facilities at Riad Zahra about 20 minutes walk along the beach - we did this several days and had our lunch poolside - great food and service, very relaxing days. The owners & staff are all very helpful and friendly. No problem here with swimwear & I would suggest doing this as on the beach you wouldn't feel comfortable 'uncovering' yourself.

Cute enough, not really that special. VERY LOUD! VERY CENTRAL. Did not really get a feel from the staff that they could be bothered to be nice or help out. They seemed very put out by doing pretty much anything. The only time I saw the owner was when she showed up for her payment. Other than that she was pretty much invisible. Anyway good value for the price but I would not stay again.

This Riad was a lovely surprise, it is simple and comfortable without any pretensions at being anything else. I stayed there with a friend and we had a very pleasant room with sleeping areas that provided privacy and intimacy at the same time. The staff was very very helpful and very kind. Muhamed who works in the evening especially went out of his way to help us and was a great source of information about the city and it's peoples.

The breakfast space on the roof terrace is lovely and every day we would hate to leave that little piece of paradise...and would often return in the evenings to soak up the last rays of sunshine. Beautiful