Riad La Rose Des Vents
Sea-view rooms and a terrace steps from the medina centre
About this stay
The location does most of the work here, a genuinely central spot inside Essaouira with the ramparts, the port and Place Moulay Hassan all within an easy walk. Rooms lean toward sea views and come with private bathrooms fitted with walk-in showers, washing machines and free toiletries, useful for a longer stay. The sun terrace is the natural gathering spot once the wind picks up over the ramparts, and a shared kitchen and coffee shop add a bit of self-sufficiency for guests who don't want three restaurant meals a day. A paid airport shuttle covers the eighteen-kilometre run from Essaouira Mogador Airport for those who'd rather not arrange their own transfer, well before the wind builds up for the afternoon ahead of most guests.
- Sea-view rooms
- Sun terrace
- Central medina location
- Shared kitchen
Our take
This suits couples and families who want a central medina base with sea views without paying for a full spa spread. Rooms and family options both exist, and the terrace makes up for the lack of a pool most afternoons. Travellers who specifically want a heated pool or a hammam on site should look toward the coast-road properties instead, since this riad keeps things simpler by design.
- Ask for a sea-view room specifically when booking, since not every room carries the same outlook over the ramparts.
- Use the shared kitchen for at least one meal if staying more than a few nights, it breaks up the routine.
- Book the airport shuttle ahead of arrival rather than relying on finding a taxi at Essaouira Mogador Airport late in the day.
Why we love it
- Sea-view rooms with a genuine terrace outlook
- Central location near Place Moulay Hassan
- Shared kitchen for longer stays
- Private check-in and 24-hour front desk
Why guests love itI would suggest Riad La Rose Des Vents to families who want a central riad in the Essaouira medina. It has sea-view rooms and a sun terrace, a short walk from Plage d'Essaouira, and roughly six kilometres from Golf de Mogador. Rooms carry private bathrooms with walk-in showers and dining areas, and a 24-hour front desk offers private check-in and check-out. I would ask about family room options. An 8.8 rating from over 650 reviews is strong.
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