Riad MALAÏKA

Riad Malaika is hidden away down a quiet yet extremely safe cul-de-sac just off a quiet square. Cool, serene and filled with ancient charm I was warmly welcome with tea and almond biscuits. My room was very comfortable, and had all the usual facilities, I was only here for one night, but it enabled me to experience these unique buildings with the central courtyard and water feature. I slept extremely well, breakfast was a triumph with French toast, a simple but delicious omelette, proper fresh orange juice, my preference for black tea, delicately cut fruit, silky yoghurt and off course, delicious bread. Riad Malaika is on my return list If ever I get back to Essaouira.

What a beautiful riad, where nothing is too much trouble for the superb staff, wonderful food is cooked in house and everything that one needs or wishes to see is very close by…. Quel beau riad, où rien n'est trop difficile pour le superbe personnel, où la nourriture est préparée sur place et où tout ce dont on a besoin ou que l'on souhaite voir se trouve à proximité.

Beautiful riad in a great location in a back street in the centre of the medina. Staff are really welcoming and the on-site restaurant is very good. Loved our room and chilling out on the rooftop terrace. The hotel arranged taxi pick-up from Essouira airport stops outside the medina walls but a local porter (with trolley) walks your luggage to the hotel -very handy when you first arrive and have no idea where to go!

A beautiful riad with really friendly staff. Contrary to the description, the breakfast was not included, though—although not expensive to add. The room was nice and facing a quiet alley way, but it was also VERY small. In understand that their restaurant is under reconstruction, so no food except a basic breakfast.

Riad Malaika is incredibly historic and serves probably the best food in Essaouira. It is situated in the medina so that guests really feel immersed in the local way of life. As well as brilliant chefs, the managers are amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. We had a super week here and felt like friends of the home team by the end of our stay. The Riad has recently opened a cafe just round the corner so in the end we were enjoying their cookery talents for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

It was a real joy to stay here - our room (the junior suite on the top floor) was spacious and very comfortable and the food in the Riad is just amazing. The staff are excellent and we would love to be able to come back tomorrow! Highly recommended.