Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available at a fee of EUR 5 per day, located approximately 1312 feet away from the property.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way) and is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific details about accessible rooms or bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Essaouira's Medina, just steps from Skala de la Ville and 4 minutes on foot from Place Moulay Hassan. It is approximately 0.2 miles from Essaouira Beach and 0.3 miles from Skala du Port.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. Specific details about age restrictions or fees for children are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds at a fee of EUR 35 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for extra beds.

Riad Kafila

What guests think

At Riad Kafila, travelers highlight sweeping Atlantic views, a scenic Medina-edge location, friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms, and consistently excellent breakfasts, while noting that rooms tend to be basic and on the smaller, cozier side.

Shared spaces such as the rooftop, veranda, and dining room are praised for their atmosphere and decor. Some guests mentioned damp or cold bedding and, in a few cases, dissatisfaction with handling of reservation changes and luggage moved before checkout. Expect a simple, welcoming stay in a characterful riad.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Rooftop, veranda and communal areas with sea views are appreciated for relaxing and their attractive decor.

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Karolina

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.

10

Robert

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel with excellent views of the ocean. Friendly, helpful staff.

10

Isabelle

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the décor, the ravishing views on the ocean, the delicious breakfast and the above average service.

10

Elisa

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful Moroccan Riad on the foot of the Medina facing the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderful location with lovely Moroccan decor. The rooms are basic and small, but the property is lovely and the hotel manager, Ronone (spelling??), will make your stay incredible.

10

Emilie

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The view from our room and the dining room was epic. The breakfast was outstanding both days.

10

Yoan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil sympathique. Nous avons rapidement pu accéder à notre chambre. L’accès au Riad n’est pas très pratique car dans la médina donc on doit marcher avec la valise (pas d’accès voiture) Pas de TV dans la chambre Décoration soignée

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LAURENT

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très beau riad vue sur mer depuis un belle veranda fermée ou la terrasse a coté. Vue dur mer depuis certaines chambres. Bon pett dejeuner. Dans les remparts kien situé pour les visites a 12 mn des parkings. Par contre le site decrit mal les chambres verifier si vue sur mer ou fenêtre sur mer sur le site de l'hôtel. Bon rapport qualité prix. Chambre un peu petite mais cosy. Odeur d'humidité mais en bord de mer c'est plutôt normal.

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Chamsedine

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Riad exceptionnelle avec une vue sur l'océan et localisé en plein dans la médina. Accueil et service irréprochable. Le petit-déjeuner est excellent et très copieux. L'endroit est parfait pour évacuer son stress et se ressourcer. Le riad dispose d'une terrasse avec une vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan. Un grand merci pour Redouane et Abderrahim pour leur gentillesse et leur hospitalité. A refaire sans hésiter.

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Emma

Jun 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful Riad, super helpful and friendly staff who spoke very good English. Room was lovely, clean, fresh, roses on the side table, free bottles of water. The public spaces were beautifully decorated, a mix of quirky modern and traditional, just lovely. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Great positon in the old Medina with the waves crashing on the shore outside the open window, but totally quiet with the window shut. Can't recommend this place highly enough

10

Achraf

Aug 1, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. I enjoyed the seaview from our room and from the rooftop. Riad was close to many shops and dining options

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently clean and well kept, with housekeeping praised. A few guests noted some damp or humidity.

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Jake

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An amazing stay for such a cheap price. The hotel staff were unbelievably friendly and our room was cleaned to a high standard every day with fresh towels. Breakfast was wonderful and WiFi was fast and reliable. It was a little cold during our stay and I requested an additional duvet and the staff sorted me one there and then. For the price we paid I was over the moon with the hotel and service. The view was amazing too.

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LAURENT

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très beau riad vue sur mer depuis un belle veranda fermée ou la terrasse a coté. Vue dur mer depuis certaines chambres. Bon pett dejeuner. Dans les remparts kien situé pour les visites a 12 mn des parkings. Par contre le site decrit mal les chambres verifier si vue sur mer ou fenêtre sur mer sur le site de l'hôtel. Bon rapport qualité prix. Chambre un peu petite mais cosy. Odeur d'humidité mais en bord de mer c'est plutôt normal.

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Aurelien

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Chmabre propres et agréables. Personnel très serviable

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Kathleen

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I was there to enjoy Essaouira and I did. The surfing, shops, food. Riad Kafila was amazing! Great staff, sooo comfortable, clean, great location. Nice breakfast. I loved it there.

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Richard

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast and the breakfast area were great. The price was fine. Mr. Abdul was an excellent host. The bed was cold and I think damp. The location was good for us in the old town. Easy to find etc. It was nice to stay in an authentic riad

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Véronique

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The staff was very nice. I will stay here again.We loved the Riad it was beautiful.

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Emma

Jun 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful Riad, super helpful and friendly staff who spoke very good English. Room was lovely, clean, fresh, roses on the side table, free bottles of water. The public spaces were beautifully decorated, a mix of quirky modern and traditional, just lovely. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Great positon in the old Medina with the waves crashing on the shore outside the open window, but totally quiet with the window shut. Can't recommend this place highly enough

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and on the small, cozy side, but generally comfortable. Many highlight memorable ocean views; a few mentioned cold or damp conditions.

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Karolina

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.

10

Robert

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel with excellent views of the ocean. Friendly, helpful staff.

10

Elisa

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful Moroccan Riad on the foot of the Medina facing the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderful location with lovely Moroccan decor. The rooms are basic and small, but the property is lovely and the hotel manager, Ronone (spelling??), will make your stay incredible.

10

Emilie

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The view from our room and the dining room was epic. The breakfast was outstanding both days.

10

Cindy

Sep 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had the ocean view room which was lovely.

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Mogens

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Værelset var dejligt, men lidt småt. Der var udsigt til mægtige bølger i Atlanterhavet. Personalet flinkt, og morgenmaden storslået.

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Yoan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil sympathique. Nous avons rapidement pu accéder à notre chambre. L’accès au Riad n’est pas très pratique car dans la médina donc on doit marcher avec la valise (pas d’accès voiture) Pas de TV dans la chambre Décoration soignée

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LAURENT

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très beau riad vue sur mer depuis un belle veranda fermée ou la terrasse a coté. Vue dur mer depuis certaines chambres. Bon pett dejeuner. Dans les remparts kien situé pour les visites a 12 mn des parkings. Par contre le site decrit mal les chambres verifier si vue sur mer ou fenêtre sur mer sur le site de l'hôtel. Bon rapport qualité prix. Chambre un peu petite mais cosy. Odeur d'humidité mais en bord de mer c'est plutôt normal.

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Richard

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast and the breakfast area were great. The price was fine. Mr. Abdul was an excellent host. The bed was cold and I think damp. The location was good for us in the old town. Easy to find etc. It was nice to stay in an authentic riad

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Karine

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Riad vraiment bien, on avait une vue sur la mer vraiment belle, on pouvait entendre la mer lorsqu’on était couché. Aussi j’avais oublié bracelet en or et le Riad a pris les arrangements afin que je reçoive mon bracelet, j’ai vraiment apprécié leur honnêteté et leur service.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful and welcoming. A couple of guests reported issues with how reservation changes and luggage were handled.

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Karolina

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.

10

Robert

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel with excellent views of the ocean. Friendly, helpful staff.

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MAURIZIO

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Abbiamo prenotato una notte precedente pensando che ci venissero incontro sulla notte che non avremmo utilizzato ma non è stato così. Oltre averci addebitato entrambe le notti, ci hanno anche spostato i bagagli nella nuova camera prima del termine del check out previsto per la camera prenotata, senza chiederci l'autorizzazione.

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Molly

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my favorite place I stayed in Morocco. The staff was above and beyond. The breakfasts, housekeeping, and help coordinating travel were all great perks. This riad is also very nicely appointed.

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Yoan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil sympathique. Nous avons rapidement pu accéder à notre chambre. L’accès au Riad n’est pas très pratique car dans la médina donc on doit marcher avec la valise (pas d’accès voiture) Pas de TV dans la chambre Décoration soignée

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MAURIZIO

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La stanza non è stata utilizzata (abbiamo prenotato una notte precedente pensando che ci venissero incontro sulla notte che non avremmo utilizzato ma non è stato così). Oltre averci addebitato entrambe le notti, ci hanno anche spostato i bagagli nella nuova camera prima del termine del check out previsto per la camera prenotata, senza chiederci l'autorizzazione.

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Aurelien

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Chmabre propres et agréables. Personnel très serviable

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Véronique

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The staff was very nice. I will stay here again.We loved the Riad it was beautiful.

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Douglas

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff attention. Good location

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Karine

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Riad vraiment bien, on avait une vue sur la mer vraiment belle, on pouvait entendre la mer lorsqu’on était couché. Aussi j’avais oublié bracelet en or et le Riad a pris les arrangements afin que je reçoive mon bracelet, j’ai vraiment apprécié leur honnêteté et leur service.

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Location

Scenic position on the edge of the old Medina by the ocean, close to shops and restaurants and good for sightseeing.

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10

Karolina

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.

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david

Apr 17, 2023

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Nice location on the water in the old Medina

10

Elisa

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful Moroccan Riad on the foot of the Medina facing the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderful location with lovely Moroccan decor. The rooms are basic and small, but the property is lovely and the hotel manager, Ronone (spelling??), will make your stay incredible.

10

Yoan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil sympathique. Nous avons rapidement pu accéder à notre chambre. L’accès au Riad n’est pas très pratique car dans la médina donc on doit marcher avec la valise (pas d’accès voiture) Pas de TV dans la chambre Décoration soignée

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Chamsedine

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Riad exceptionnelle avec une vue sur l'océan et localisé en plein dans la médina. Accueil et service irréprochable. Le petit-déjeuner est excellent et très copieux. L'endroit est parfait pour évacuer son stress et se ressourcer. Le riad dispose d'une terrasse avec une vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan. Un grand merci pour Redouane et Abderrahim pour leur gentillesse et leur hospitalité. A refaire sans hésiter.

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Kathleen

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I was there to enjoy Essaouira and I did. The surfing, shops, food. Riad Kafila was amazing! Great staff, sooo comfortable, clean, great location. Nice breakfast. I loved it there.

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Richard

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast and the breakfast area were great. The price was fine. Mr. Abdul was an excellent host. The bed was cold and I think damp. The location was good for us in the old town. Easy to find etc. It was nice to stay in an authentic riad

10

Maria Ivet

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente Riad, con vistas inmejorables desde la habitacion numero 2. Perfecta ubicacion en la medina. Los trabajadores muy simpaticos y agradables.

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Douglas

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff attention. Good location

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Achraf

Aug 1, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. I enjoyed the seaview from our room and from the rooftop. Riad was close to many shops and dining options

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality, generosity and a pleasant setting.

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Jake

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An amazing stay for such a cheap price. The hotel staff were unbelievably friendly and our room was cleaned to a high standard every day with fresh towels. Breakfast was wonderful and WiFi was fast and reliable. It was a little cold during our stay and I requested an additional duvet and the staff sorted me one there and then. For the price we paid I was over the moon with the hotel and service. The view was amazing too.

10

Karolina

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were super nice and helpful. Our room (no 3) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean had one of the best views ever. It was amazing to wake up and watch the huge ocean waves crashing on the rocks. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and very generous, we didn't need lunch that day! Location is also good, very close to the city walls, great for sunset. Some lovely restaurants in close vicinity and of course shopping.

10

Isabelle

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the décor, the ravishing views on the ocean, the delicious breakfast and the above average service.

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Christina

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wunderbares Frühstück und sehr freundliches Personal

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Molly

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my favorite place I stayed in Morocco. The staff was above and beyond. The breakfasts, housekeeping, and help coordinating travel were all great perks. This riad is also very nicely appointed.

10

Emilie

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The view from our room and the dining room was epic. The breakfast was outstanding both days.

8

Mogens

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Værelset var dejligt, men lidt småt. Der var udsigt til mægtige bølger i Atlanterhavet. Personalet flinkt, og morgenmaden storslået.

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10

Chamsedine

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Riad exceptionnelle avec une vue sur l'océan et localisé en plein dans la médina. Accueil et service irréprochable. Le petit-déjeuner est excellent et très copieux. L'endroit est parfait pour évacuer son stress et se ressourcer. Le riad dispose d'une terrasse avec une vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan. Un grand merci pour Redouane et Abderrahim pour leur gentillesse et leur hospitalité. A refaire sans hésiter.

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Richard

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast and the breakfast area were great. The price was fine. Mr. Abdul was an excellent host. The bed was cold and I think damp. The location was good for us in the old town. Easy to find etc. It was nice to stay in an authentic riad

10

Penelope

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Super comfortable, amazing breakfast excellent location and friendly staff

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8	9 $95	10	11	12	13	14 $105
15 $85	16 $95	17 $91	18 $105	19 $109	20	21 $94
22 $101	23 $86	24 $94	25 $145	26 $131	27 $91	28 $106
29 $99	30 $96

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20 $105	21	22 $94	23	24 $125	25 $90	26
27 $105	28 $105	29	30	31 $90

Riad Kafila

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Standard Double Room (N° 7)

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 4)

Premium Double Room, Ocean View (N° 5)

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 2)

Family Room, Ocean View (N° 1)

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View (N° 3)

Premium Twin Room (N° 6)

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