Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira

The Quad room (Moucharabieh Suite) was ideal and beautifully decorated. The 2 sisters who worked there were very friendly, helpful, food was amazing (best chefs in Essaouira) simply the BEST!!! (I actually stayed for 3 nights as I had an extra day to spend in Morocco).

Language barrier was a slight problem, but thankfully I had a friend who knew little Arabic.

The location of the Riad is excellent, in the heart of the Medina where everyone can feel the atmosphere of Essaouira which is a great city. All the shops and restaurants are very close. It is 5mins by walk from the bus station and we arranged by email with the owner of the hotel for the manager to wait for us on the bus station (thank you Lahcen and Mr. Jean-Paul:).They serve very sweet breakfast and the terrace on the roof is excellent for the morning coffe. What we liked the most was that every little detail was so perfectly decorated and incorporated with traditional and modern style. We felt like at home.One thing that could be improved is the TV-when we tried to watch tenis US Open finale in the guest room, there wasn't any channel :(

Terrific staff!!!! We felt at home. I love he tranquil and clean blue and white decor on our balcony. Food was simply wonderful.

Riad l'Ayel is charming, well-run and comfortable. The Moroccan cuisine is excellent and the manager and staff are very helpful and pleasant. The location is perfect for exploring the medina and the port and seaside. We enjoyed our stay very much and we hope to return.