Riad Gloria

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Setting: Riad Gloria in Essaouira offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi, complemented by private check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden views. Additional amenities include a fireplace, tea and coffee maker, and streaming services. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves French, Italian, Mediterranean, and Moroccan cuisines, including vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Plage d'Essaouira and 17 km from Essaouira Mogador Airport, Riad Gloria provides easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Reda
Morocco Morocco
“Everything, I loved my stay in this charming little riad. Thank you to Luigi and Khadija for their kindness and hospitality. It's a true hidden gem in Essaouira. I will definitely return.”
Marius
Georgia Georgia
“Everything was wonderful - good location, very friendly personel, stylish and cosy room and bathroom.”
Sana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything from the welcoming,Luigi and Cristina and Khadija the was amazing,thank you for everything I highly recommend ❤️”
Ornella
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very nice riad, very well located and furnished! The owners are very kind!!”
Mohammed
Morocco Morocco
“The best of the best, a mix of authenticity and modernity, the room was very clean, the hammam, omg, it's just perfect, what makes this Riad even better, is the staff, omg they killed me with kindness, what lovely people, surely will come back...”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Beautiful place in Old Medina! Riad is very calm even though it's in Medina. Everything is very clean, delicious breakfast, very nice host.”
Hanane
Morocco Morocco
“I absolutely adored this place and will certainly return soon, inshallah. I'd like to extend my gratitude to the owner for the warm hospitality and to Mrs. Khadija (housekeeping lady) for her kindness and lovely service :)”
Tassoute
Morocco Morocco
“I had good staying there 3 times very comfortable and clean great location and nice breakfast feel like at home very friendly.”
Mariia
Russia Russia
“Beautiful…from the first step in! Amazingly beautiful building, that is well preserved, renovated, but didn’t lose its origins and soul! Very clean and comfortable room! The bathroom is to die for! Beautiful hosts! Great location! Amazing...”
Markyparka
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“good location in the medina but quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. very good breakfast and lovely lady doing the breakfast and cleaning. Rooms cleaned daily.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Riad Gloria

Company review score: 9.3Based on 273 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Since 2017, Riad Gloria has welcomed guests of all nationalities, offering them a personalized stay adapted to everyone's expectations and needs. Every guest is special, every guest must receive the attention and care they desire. Our staff is always available and attentive to everyone's requests, ready to give advice and book any activity the guest intends to carry out... from restaurants, SPA's, public or private hammams, after-dinner venues, sports, excursions. Our chef, who prepares sweets and delicacies for breakfast every day, will be able to pamper you with her fabulous dinners of Moroccan or Italian cuisine or both. Our guests will be able to relax on the splendid terrace with roof top, where there are sun loungers, tables, chairs, Wi-Fi coverage and electrical sockets for those who wish to use their computer outdoors.

Property information

Riad Gloria offers a refined and unique stay experience; our rooms furnished with respect for tradition and with attention to detail harmoniously combine past and present: furniture, furnishings, authentic decorations created by local artisans combined with the latest generation home automation aimed at eco-sustainability. The standard rooms offer a spacious bathroom, outside the room but located next door, with a beautiful bath-tub covered in antique zellige and once used as a hammam; they have two single beds and a window, typical of riads, which overlooks the balcony above the central patio and internal garden. The superior rooms, with en suite bathroom and tadelak and zellige shower, also offer a minibar and television with free Netflix. They have a large double bed and a window overlooking the outside, onto the small street where Riad Gloria is located.

Neighbourhood information

Riad Gloria is located in the Medina of Essaouira, a UNESCO heritage site, but in a private and quiet location, close to everything but far from the chaos. The neighborhood offers countless artisan wood, ceramic and fabric shops that charge lower prices than those on the main turistic streets. You can buy bread in two ancient and traditional bakeries and the famous argan in charming boutiques selling herbs and spices of all kinds. We are close to the colorful markets and the ancient fortress with its majestic ramparts overlooking the Atlantic Sea, the port with its freshly caught fish stalls and the small restaurants that cook freshly bought fish for you. The beautiful and very long beach of Essaouira, with fine white sand is about 500 m away. Here there are establishments, restaurants, bars and sports centers for surfing or kitesurfing as well as riding on the back of a horse or dromedary on the shore at beautiful sunset .

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Gloria
  • Cuisine
    French • Italian • Mediterranean • Moroccan
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Riad Gloria takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Gloria in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.