Riad Kafila

–Excellent location – show map
+127 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Riad Kafila offers accommodations with sea views in Essaouira. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A terrace and patio are featured. The rooms include a private bathroom. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for surfing. Sidi Kaouki is 11 mi away. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 9.3 mi from Riad Kafila.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental

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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jaye
United States United States
“Charming Riad! Lovely host. Breakfast was good and catered to my gluten free needs. Very accommodating! Very clean. Wonderful location. Book the rooms with ocean views. Host even arranged for our transfer to the airport complete with porter to...”
Lupita
United States United States
“Beautiful Riad, great location, staff was great, and breakfast was very good. Overall great stay.”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Very nice people working here and very nice Riad with a great location”
Filip
Qatar Qatar
“Very nice riad in a great location. The view is good, and the staff is incredibly friendly!”
Ana
United States United States
“Where do I begin? Walking into our room was such a happy experience - the room was EXACTLY as it was shown in the photographs; great size, with a couch and additional twin bed. The view from our room's window was an 11 out of 10 - with birds...”
Karen
United States United States
“Our room had big windows and a view of the ocean. It was the perfect place to have an afternoon tea and enjoy the view. The design of the room was also lovely. Minimal but warm and well executed. Breakfast was upstairs, also overlooking the ocean...”
Karen
Armenia Armenia
“Fantastic location and view from the window (room 3) Very friendly staff Very good breakfast”
Petya
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Everything was perfect-the service, the room, the breakfast with the amazing view...”
Syrine
Tunisia Tunisia
“The view was amazing , especially from the terrace Totally worth it The place was clean and comfortable The riad was cozy and the breakfast was simple and delicious Staff were helpful”
Patti
Canada Canada
“Being able to go to sleep with the stunning views and sounds of the ocean was priceless. Riad Kafila is clean, with a friendly staff and in a quiet location but within a minute of all of shops/market/souk. Simple Moroccan breakfast served on the...”

Managed by Abdelhaq Omari

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,015 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Omar Hittouri (originally from a small town Meski near Errachidia) and Abdelhaq Omari (born in Erfoud) opened in November 2015 Riad Kafila in Essaouira. Upon arrival to Riad Kafila, they will welcome you in the courtyard, where you can enjoy a traditional mint tea as you check in. They are always at your service to answer your questions or provide you information about Essaouira, tours, daytrips or any other requests you may have.

Property info

Your Essaouira experience starts at Riad Kafila, a traditional Moroccan home, which borders the sea wall and overlooks the rocky beachscape of the northwest corner of this fortress city. Riad Kafila meaning “house of the caravan” has taken its inspiration from Essaouira itself. Once referred to as “the port of Timbuktu,” caravans from all over Africa came here to trade. The riad is a crossroads of cultures where travelers can rest, meet, and exchange stories. The riad is comprised of three floors and a stunning rooftop terrace with views up and down Essaouira’s scenic coast. The Riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach. Whatever kind of holiday you like, our team will make your stay as relaxing, comfortable, and special as possible. We look forward to welcome you in Riad Kafila!

Neighborhood info

The riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Riad Kafila takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 44000MH1961