Ryad Watier & Spa

This is a gorgeous boutique hotel. Every corner is decorated with local art, and every comfort is accommodated for in a homey way. The owners serve breakfast and often bid you goodnight as you go out, and their staff, entirely female, are welcoming and warm. Our room had a sitting area and heated beds, and breakfast is served inside a wee rooftop cottage or outdoors. I enjoyed my book on the couch in the downstairs library, and the hostess tiptoed in and put the fireplace channel on the TV for me. I could easily stay here to relax in this beautiful beach town for a week or more.

Riad Watier was the perfect getaway for me and my friend. Location was excellent, room and whole road was very clean and breakfast was delicious. They also gave us wonderful restaurant recommendations and helped make reservations when needed. We felt like family! A wonderful stay and I hope to go back soon!

Riad Watier is a gem in the Medina in Essaouira, a casual and comfortable inn with spacious rooms, a cozy library, an in-house hamam, and a roof top deck that made us feel right at home. The breakfast was simple, delicious, and healthy. But, it was the service that was unbelievable. Fatiha attended to us with warmth and made sure that we had everything that we needed. On our first night, she had us delivered to a nearby restaurant and had us escorted home to make sure that we didn't get lost before we had a chance to find our way around in daylight. One thing to note (and is not unique to Riad Watier)—There are a lot of stairs, so not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Riad Watier is a gem in the Medina in Essaouira, a casual and comfortable inn with spacious rooms, a cozy library, an in-house hammam, and a roof top deck that made us feel right at home. The breakfast was simple, delicious, and healthy. But, it was the service that was unbelievable. Fatiha attended to us with warmth and made sure that we had everything that we needed. On our first night, she had us delivered to a nearby restaurant and had us escorted home to make sure that we didn't get lost before we had a chance to find our way around in daylight. One thing to note (and is not unique to Riad Watier)—There are a lot of stairs, so not recommended for people with mobility issues.

A home away from home. Friendly, clean, safe, and filled with character, we loved our stay at Riad Watier. So much so, that when our plans changed after the devastating earthquake in the Atlas Mountains, we simply returned to Ryad Watier for another stay in Essaouira. LOCATION - - The ryad is centrally located, close enough to the medina, shop stalls, restaurants, without being in the middle of it. A 5 minute walk to the beach. YOUR HOSTS - - Fatiha, Hyatt and Rashid were so welcoming, making us feel at home immediately, and filled with ideas and suggestions for excursions, sightseeing, shopping and where to eat. Nothing was too much effort, and everything was done with a genuine smile and warm Moroccan hospitality. Jean-Gabriel the owner, was a delight to meet, filled with interesting stories and good humour. All the cooking & housekeeping staff were so friendly and accommodating. ROOMS - - each room is different, charmingly decorated. Messaouda room was large, with a large bathroom, bright and cheerful, with a fireplace and the MOST comfortable bed. FACILITIES / MEALS - - Laundry, on-site hammam (WONDERFUL!), library, high speed internet, a rooftop terrace for sunsets/sunrises. DELICIOUS and full breakfast, served with a smile. I am sure we will return again to Riad Watier - see you soon, Fatiha (inch'allah!)

This beautiful Riad is in located in a small alley off the busy shopping street right in the middle of the Medina The owner has restored the home to a high standard while still keeping a sense of authenticity of its original state The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated The roof top has two seated eating areas One is roofed and the other is open topped so that you can enjoy breakfast on the warmer days The adjoining open lounge area is the perfect spot to relax on the loungers provided The manageress Hyatt and her staff are ever present to ensure the highest of well being and care. We loved this place and highly recommend it to others visiting Essaouira