Riad Emotion - Essaouira

5-suite adults-only riad in Essaouira's medina with daily art exhibitions

Rooms & Suites

Riad Emotion offers 5 uniquely decorated suites, each with a private bathroom and a seating area. The Tuya Suite and Arganier Suite include outdoor seating areas near the central courtyard fountain. Rooms feature handmade local carpets, hand-painted wardrobes, and plush linens.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace and includes homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, crepes, eggs cooked to order, and banana bread. The dining room serves regional Moroccan cuisine for lunch and dinner, plus French crepes. Guests receive homemade biscuits, dates, and fresh fruit daily in their rooms.

Art & Culture

Year-round art exhibitions feature work by local Souiri and Berber artists displayed throughout the riad common areas. The hotel provides free walking tour information and arranges visits to Essaouira's historic ramparts and the port. Tour desks organize cooking classes and bike tours to explore the medina and surrounding coastline.

Wellness & Activities

The riad offers spa and wellness packages that include massage treatments and access to the solarium on the top terrace. Guests use the sun terrace with sun beds and the outdoor terrace for relaxation. Bicycle rental is available for exploring Essaouira, and windsurfing is organized through the tour desk.

Location & Services

Riad Emotion sits inside the medina, 1600 ft from Essaouira Beach and a 5-minute walk from the harbor. The hotel provides airport shuttle service from Essaouira Airport (9 miles away) and car hire arrangements. Concierge service handles reservations at local restaurants and helps guests book transport for the Essaouira music festivals.

• Rooms: 5 suites with hand-painted wardrobes and outdoor seating
• Dining: Homemade crepes and Moroccan specialties on a rooftop terrace
• Art: Year-round exhibitions of Souiri and Berber artists
• Wellness: On-site massage treatments and solarium
• Activities: Cooking classes, windsurfing, and bike tours
• Location: 1600 ft from the beach, inside the medina

License number: 44000MH0483