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Riad Thaïs

3.5 star property
Beaux Arts riad connected to a shopping centre in Essaouira with free breakfast
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Private kitchen
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
181 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    4 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville
    5 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    2 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Princess)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Princess)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Sahra)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Sahra)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Sahra)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Nomad)

Double Room (Nomad)

Double Room (Nomad)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Najma)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Najma)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Najma)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Berbere)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Berbere)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Berbere)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Essaouira

Riad Thaïs puts you in the heart of Essaouira, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 10-minute stroll of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. Highlights at this riad include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a sauna and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Medina riad include Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 11 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baladin Essaouria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Thaïs

Beaux Arts riad connected to a shopping centre in Essaouira with free breakfast
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 0.5 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Riad Thaïs. The riad can provide concierge services and a complimentary food/drink shopping service. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Riad Thaïs offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MAD 8 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.5 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 34.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Resort fee: MAD 30.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (return)
  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 8 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Eurocard and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riad Thaïs
Riad Thaïs Essaouira
Thaïs Essaouira
Riad Thaïs Riad
Riad Thaïs Essaouira
Riad Thaïs Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Thaïs?

Riad Thaïs offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Riad Thaïs?

Yep, Riad Thaïs is a short 10-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking.

Is Riad Thaïs family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad Thaïs is a hit with families.

Does Riad Thaïs serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Thaïs?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Thaïs?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Riad Thaïs Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good price/quality ratio. Kind and helpful staff. Good location, though a bit hard to find at first. Possibilty to sunbathe on the roof.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and great hosts

8/10 Good

Vern, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Location and Friendly Staff
It is a nice riad with very friendly staff and owners. The common area is fine. It is a B&B with a very good breakfast, but has no restaurant as shown on Expedia. Location is excellent and not too difficult to find. The flaws are in the area of maintenance (rather common in Morocco) and my room had some strange floor plan. Bath room and room are not separated. The bed is on a higher level (loft), which can only be reached with a ladder. The area below the bed is the (uncomfortable) seating area. The height is only 1.75m, so taller people may hit their heads, when standing up.

10/10 Excellent

Swe-UK couple, Swe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice riad
Nice riad with french owners, the communication was a bit hard since they only spoke french but we did our best to understand eithother. Very friendly and happy staff. Breakfast was one of the best in morroco that we experienced. The riad was easy to find at the end of one of the main streets. We liked it a lot. Though small rooms with very small toilets.

8/10 Good

Florence, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, cosy, budget friendly hotel close to every
I only stayed here for 1 night but it was very clean, modern and central to everything. The owners are French and very accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in a wonderful coastal town
I cannot praise this small riad enough. While it has been renovated in a more modern style, it retains a comfortable, warm atmosphere. The rooms are exceptionally clean and the beds just the right mix of firmness and softness for me. The wi-fi is fast and the four breakfasts I had were the best that I had in my 4 weeks in Morocco. The riad itself is located at the quiet end of one of the main streets of Essaouira's medina so there is no disturbance from outside during sleeping hours. The man square, port, restaurants, shopping area and cafes are all within an easy 5 minute walk.. Monika and Fatima were amazing hosts who helped make my first solo trip to Essaouira Morocco wonderful. I hope to return one day.

8/10 Good

Andrew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern Riad
My girlfriend and I spent two nights in this Riad following a short excursion to Essaouira from Marrakech. This is a modern renovated Riad although they have done a good job of decking it out with minimalistic and stylish furniture. We were greeted by the friendly family who run it and they provided detailed information on the town. This personal touch was great. The place was right in the centre of the town and the breakfast was excellent. It was also good to have a key for the front door so we didn’t have to ring the doorbell as we were in and out fairly frequently. The downsides was it was a little noisy at night time (the Riad is above a music shop and the local shops stay open late). The shower door was wooden and had open panels thus leaking into the room (it looked nice but not the most practical). We were in the top floor and the Wi-Fi reception was great. I would still recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a town centre place as maybe the rooms at the back of the Riad are more favourable.

10/10 Excellent

Nick and Jeanne, Lynnwood, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the market, but worlds apart
Just the kind of place we like to stay. Not glitzy but everything in good taste, clean, comfortable, friendly, and genuine. Home-cooked breakfast a real bonus. These folks "get" what a traveler who is looking for a safe, nice accommodation needs and wants. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Diane, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic friendly riad
we had the most wonderful stay at this small friendly riad, the lady owner was always on hand for help and advice, the included breakfast was really good and very sociable, as it was served on a long table with the other guests. The location was superb,only a 5 minute walk from the bus station and a 10 minute walk to the beach, would definately return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Riad en la misma medina
Esta muy bien ubicado y cerca de todo, recomendable

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Familiär geführte Unterkunft, gute Lage
Prima Lage direkt in der Medina, Nachteil dadurch natürlich, dass man das Hotel nicht direkt mit dem Taxi erreichen kann und die Koffer durch die Stadt ziehen muss. Für Marokkos Verhältnisse waren die Zimmer relativ sauber und auch freundlich/hell und modern. Es war nachts zum Glück nicht allzu laut, obwohl das Hotel am Ende einer relativ belebten Gasse liegt. Der freundliche Frühstücksservice und Kontakt mit den Eigentümern war ein großer Pluspunkt. W-LAN funktionierte einwandfrei. Die Zimmer an sich waren leider relativ beengt, insbesondere rund um das Bett selbst war kaum Platz, für eine längere Reise mit viel Kofferinhalt auch eher negativ. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste im Hotel selbst, wäre das nicht so gewesen, wäre es sicherlich sehr laut geworden, denn die Zimmer öffnen sich alle zum Innenhof, macht man die Fenster zum Innenhof zu, die sowieso nicht wirklich gut schließen wie auch die Türen (ist eben in Marokko so), erstickt man im Zimmer. Der Empfang bei der Anreise war äußerst freundlich und man war sehr bemüht, allen Anfragen gerecht zu werden.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le charme
juste super

10/10 Excellent

Jamal, Bordeaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
super séjour à essaouira dans ce très beau ryad avec son personel et ses propriétaires très accueillant et chaleureux

8/10 Good

maryline, Perpignan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad
Tres agreable riad et equipe simpathique

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena elección
Una estancia buenisima en todo, desayunos buenisimos y el Riad precioso, el mejor Riad que he estado en Marruecos.

8/10 Good

Gustav, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättemysigt!
Jättemysigt och fint, underbart trevlig personal. Bra läge mitt i Medinan, gångavstånd till allt. Aningen lyhört och lite kallt i rummet på natten under januari när jag var där. Men överlag verkligen att rekommendera!

8/10 Good

Simone, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bellino ma limitato
Ambiente carino e confortevole. Le camere non sono divise dal bagno,in pratica sono tutte insieme. Non è ne igenico ne carino sentire gli odori e i rumori mentre uno fa i suoi bisogni. Carina la terrazza sopra anche se c'è da renderla più accogliente. Personale ottimo!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

alessandra, ivrea (to)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
viaggio ad essaouira
Posto delizioso dove vorrei tornare x un soggiorno più' lungo dei mie 2 giorni!

10/10 Excellent

suzy et maxime, joinville le pont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
séjour agréable
Riad absolument magnifique, très propre, reposant... Les chambres sont très originales et leurs lumières tamisées sont très agréables. Un formidable accueil, sourire et bon conseil de la part de l'hôte du riad. Le petit déjeuner de fatima est copieux mais surtout succulent !!! Bref un accompagnement personnalisé tout au long du séjour qui n'est pas négligeable. .. A ne pas rater sous aucun prétexte, les yeux fermés !!!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan and Emma, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Although a bit hard to find, this is one of the most charming hotels we've stayed in. Service is excellent and the breakfast is made fresh for each guest. Awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Heinz R,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mitt i Medinan
Fantastisk värdinna (Thaiss fårn Katalonien, pratar spanska, franska och engelska) som verkligen ta hand om dig. Härliga allmänna utrymmen med stor och modern TV (satellitprogramm), öppet kök och kylskåp, som får användas av gästerna, takterass med solstolar och mysiga rum med värmeelement (kan vara nödvändig i januari). Fatima ser till att du får en fantastisk marockansk frukost (€ 5) med färsk apelsinsaft och valfri varm dryck, omlette osv. och att allt i huset är rent! Kan inte finna en enda sak som kunde vara bättre!