Ryad Lyon Mogador

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

David

Lovely hotel, shame about the sewage odor!

We stayed in room 3. Sadly, the bathroom emits a horrible sewage odor from the drains. The odor is so strong it made us gag—the smell of sewage is disgusting. In order to enjoy the room, the windows need to be left open, which is fine during the day, but not at night when trying to sleep.

On mentioning the issue to the staff, little was done to resolve the issue. We also asked to move to another room and the request was not fulfilled.

At the very least we should have been credited back part of our stay for having to sleep in a room that really was unacceptable due to the sewage smell issue.

Otherwise lovely hotel and ambiance. Super friendly staff and good location.

It’s a shame, our issue wasn’t taken more seriously and/or remedied. We expected better at this price point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Jonathan

Stunning Riad, with a more modern feel. We had a very warm welcome, with a full introduction to Essaoira. Beautiful rooms and breakfast in the roof where you can see the sea.

It’s situated just off a Main Street and feels very safe and the breakfast was amazing. Couldn’t recommend this enough, we only stayed 2 night but I could easily have stayed a week!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2024

dana

It was quiet in my room at night. The view on the roof is nice, but I thought it would be closer to the ocean from the picts. It’s pretty deep in the Medina…with the port area nearest..which is kinda nasty/stinky. My room was small but clean, a window that opened to a wall.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Gail

Staff are amazing. Friendly and very accomodating. Lovely breakfast each morning served with a big Moroccan smile. A beautiful place to stay. Would definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2024

Marcelo

Perfect

Perfect. I have no complains. The location, the food, the riad itself. Everything was good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2022

Max

The suite we had was very comfortable and clean and wish we stayed longer. Breakfast was excellent and the hosts were kind and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2022

Ashley

Superb Riad tucked away in old Essaouira

Parked the car at Bab Marrakesh and hired a trolley man for MAD20 who took us to the Riad. Was welcomed personally by Camilla and Jean-Charles. Thoroughly enjoyed our short overnight stay. Will definitely recommend to friends

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2021

Anastasia

Had a wonderful stay

Overall enjoyed our stay. Loved the decor, food was excellent, comfortable bed, was nice and quiet. Enjoyed having breakfast on the roof terrace. The owners went out of their way to make sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2019

Christopher

European elegance, Moroccan style

Elegant riad, central location, newly renovated, excellent manager, welcoming staff, delicious breakfast on the amazing terrace with views across the medina to the ocean. What's not to love? Perfect!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful property and friendly staff! The view from the terrace is stunning.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, and super friendly staff. Would definitely come back!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2019

Betty

This Ryad was one of the best that we have stayed at during our trip across multiple cities in Morocco. The room and bathrooms were clean and beautifully furnished. The breakfast was exceptional especially the fruit bowl. Jerome and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The only suggestion I have is possibly installing de-humidifiers in the rooms as humidity is high by the ocean and you could feel it in the sheets/clothing but would definitely recommend staying here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2019

Axel

Best ryad

Best Ryad! Great rooms, great staff. The best is having breakfast in their astonishing views rooftop

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful riad, great pricing, wonderful design. Owners are hospitable and spent the time to tell us about the area and recommend places to see and eat at. Amazing rooftop and view from rooftop. Nice breakfast. Really great service and value for money.
Only thing that can be improved is the curtains in the room. They are a bit stuffy and smell... need to be aired or replaced. Other than that, a perfect stay. I highly recommend!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Izumi

Lovely hotel

Very lovely building. Kind staff and freshly made breakfast. We found a postcard of the main door of the hotel sold in a shop!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

A secret oasis in Essaouira's medina

Beautifully designed and decorated riad, Ryad Lyon Mogador is a secret oasis amidst being in the center of Essaouira's 18th century medina.

My room was clean, well-lit, and charminly decorated of soft white and soft light brown colored linens and the traditional tan colored clay walls.

The rooftop, also the breakfast area, provides a panoramic view of the medina, sqala, and the Atlantic ocean.

Full breakfast consists of eggs, yogurt w/ fruits, msemen (phyllo crepes) w/ honey, semolina bread, assorted jams, freshly squeezed orange juice, and coffee or mint tea.

The staff were fantastic! Friendly and helpful w/ recommendations on where to eat and what yo see/do, and accommodating. We left our luggage after check out and came back in the afternoon after more sightseeing.

Wished I could've stayed longer!!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

This was the nicest ryad of all the ryads we stayed at while traveling in Morocco. The bed was especially comfortable and warm, which is of an extra importance in ryads as they normally have no heating and can be chilly at night. The location is good, the terrace view very pleasing, and the morning breakfast has enough of the variety. Would stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Heather

Everyone Wants to Come Back

The rooftop is amazing, with 360-degree views that include the ocean. It's one of my favorite breakfast spots in all my (many) travels and also a great outdoor spot for quiet relaxation. Jerome and Karol are kind, helpful hosts. My room was clean and comfortable. And, really, every other guest I met said they want to come back.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Manish

Riad Lyon Mogador hit the spot!

We stayed for 2 nights in Essaouira and i am very happy that we picked Riad Lyon Mogador. The Riad is spectacularly pretty and well located in the heart of the Medina. We were able to easily walk around the city walls and to the beach and other landmarks in Essaouira.

What made the stay really special is the kindness and care from the hosts Jerome and Karol. From the moment we checked in with Jerome, we knew we were in good hands. We got directions, restaurant recommendations and local tips from Jerome which were all fantastic. Another highlight is breakfast on the terrace. Not only is the breakfast delicious, but sitting in the winter sun and getting views over Essaouira are really fab. Jerome stopped by to chat a few times and make sure everything was going well.

I cannot recommend a stay at the Lyon Mogador highly enough.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Alex

Perfect town, perfect riad. I’ll be back!

While my first impression was amazing,it only got better. My breakfast the next morning was exactly what I wanted and she let me choose! The rooftop is sublime, the riad overall is the nicest I’ve ever stayed in and honestly one of the nicer places I have ever stayed in any country. There is so much charm and heart in this place. From the light fixtures, to the beautiful neutral palette of colors in the rooms, to the incredible succulents adorning the rooftop. The owners of the riad are also such a delight. I stand by my first impression and wish I could live there, well maybe not forever, but I would like to stay for a long time and copy all their decorating ideas!! Thank you again

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2018

Steve

A no brainer. Fantastic in every way. Owners friendly and run a fine tuned and professional Riad. Breakfast is 1st class and plentiful. Roof terrace lovely to have breakfast on and relaxing. Décor original and tasteful. Wi fi good, Plumbing works well and plenty of hot water. Staff delightful. Everywhere spotless as is room. We returned whilst they were cleaning our room one day, carpet removed, bed on blocks to clean underneath and windows being cleaned inside and out. Can't fault it. Location in Medina central and safe. Essaouira is a nice place and always felt safe day and night.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice hotel in the center. Beautiful view from the terrace, the room was great too. The best breakfast we had in Morocco so far!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2018

Verified traveler

Lyon Mogador is fantastic

A gorgeous riad, great staff and fantastic location.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

Mauricio

Perfect location

The location couldn’t be better. In the heart of the Medina, yet calm and secluded. Woukd totoally go Back and highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2018

Kelly

Perfect Riad in Essaouira

Our stay was incredible! This stylish Riad is almost hidden inside Essouaira's city walls, in a perfect location. We were greeted by the owner, Karole, who served us mint tea, showed us how to navigate the city, and recommended activities and restaurants, which she later scheduled for us. Despite our limited French and her limited English, her kindness was easy to understand and we couldn't have asked for a better stay! Then, there was the breakfast. It couldn't have been more perfect! The Riad accommodated allergies easily and served decadent meals on the roof terrace with stunning views of the ocean, beaches, and city. I would highly recommend this Riad and hope to return to it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2017

Azra

Perfect!!!

Karol and Jerome and the rest of the staff made our stay a wonderful experience and made us feel like at home in this excellent Riad.
Special remark on the tasty breakfast in the rooftop with beautiful view of Essaouria.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

Rita Therese

Great hotel.

Exceptionally well run and stylish hotel. Great service, tasty breakfast, and located in centrally in Essaouira. Also had great value for money three course dinner. Some of the best food l had in Morocco.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2017

Verified traveler

Charming Riad in the center of the Medina

The biggest mistake was to only stay one night. Not enough time to capture the spirit. Jerome and Carole are great hosts and are available to help any time.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Best riad in town!

The best riad I have stayed in during my month's visit. Everyone made me feel right at home. Great roof top terrace to enjoy. They also made several lovely pots of tea for me as well as packed me a huge take away picnic breakfast for my early bus ride to Marrkech. No need to look elsewhere. This place has it all! Thank you for making my stay so memorable.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Shakil

Honeymoon

Was great experience

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful Riad with great host

We (2 people) stayed here for two nights. The host (Carol) was just awesome! She always was in close touch with us via email before our arrival wanting to know when we would arrive so they could prepare for our arrival. Upon arrival we were greeted by the lovely housekeeper (I believe she speaks primarily French) and we were shown our room. After settling in we made our way to the terrace to meet our host Carol who is originally from France. We were treated with refreshments. Carol's first language is French but was very still helpful and understandable in English. We unfortunately did not get to meet her husband during our stay though, I'm sure he would have been equally as helpful. Apparently Carol's husband would be doing all the greeting/instructions if English is preferred but Carol did a great job still! She gave us a map and the breakdown of the medina and recommendations for restaurants etc etc - very helpful! She also made sure we were happy with our room right in the beginning. The riad on the inside is very beautiful and has a great architectural build. I would suggest booking a room where the wall that seperates the bathroom from the bedroom is completely sealed at the top. Carol was kind enough to let us keep our baggage at the riad after check out time as we had a later bus in the day back to Marrakesh and didn't want to drag our bags around.

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2016

Beth

Lovely hotel located in the heart of the medina

We stayed here for one night in early February. The riad is in an ideal location just off the main shopping street. It's very easy to find unlike many places in Morocco!

On arrival we were greeted with mint tea and moroccan biscuits and given advice about what to do and where the eat. The staff were very friendly and spoke very good english. We were offered a choice of room but were happy with the first one shown to us. Clean with modern decoration, it was on the small side but perfectly reasonable for a few nights stay. The bathroom was large and modern and towels and toiletries were provided.

Breakfast the following morning was served on the roof terrace. I require a gluten free diet and this was well-catered for with eggs, fresh fruit and nuts and yoghurt.

The owners kindly let us keep our room until our departure late afternoon free of charge.

Thanks for a lovely stay!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2016

Matthew

Must Stay

Me and my Girlfriend stayed at Ryad Lyon Mogador and could have not been more happy. The roof terrace was lovely to relax and watch seas waves. The Breakfast every morning was verified and delicious and the room was perfect.

Would come back and again and recommend staying in the beautiful ryad.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2016

EC

Fantastic Riad, Lovely Owner!

This is a lovely riad, with a very sweet new owner. The view from the terrace is amazing and the breakfasts we had on the terrace were the best we had in Morocco and we stayed at 6 different places. In addition to the usual sweet breads at breakfast we got a lovely fruit salad and eggs; a very welcome change! If you are coming to town by bus, take Supratour as it lets you out right at the gate, the closest you can get by taxi. The riad isn't too hard to find, people were helpful giving us directions- for free. You can also get one of the cart drivers to take your bags for 20 dirham, and have an added bonus of a guide. As with most of Morocco I found the beds very hard and the riad cold as we were there in January. A heater would have been a nice addition. The owner made a couple great dinner recommendations which we enjoyed and she was very helpful with tips for our trip, ensuring we had a great time. It was a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Karol is friendly and accomodating and goes out of her way to help and make sure things are perfect.
The breakfasts on the terrace varied every day and were some of the best we had in Morocco.
Brilliant central location

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2015

Varun

AMAZING place!

This place is absolutely amazing, and the owner is SO nice! So very glad I stayed here.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Highly recommended!!

This place saved us! A friend and I checked in to a hostel just a few doors down and quickly decided that it wasn't an acceptable place to stay. We booked Lyon Mogador online because it looked like a nice upgrade from the usual traveler hostel we stay in. We were not disappointed. Didier welcomed us when we arrived and let us pick from two different rooms. Both were beautiful and clean. An hour later we met him on the roof for tea and for him to show us a map of the city. Although we were only there for 1 night the lovely French couple went above and beyond. Breakfast is free and delicious and served with a smile on the rooftop. I was laying out the next day on the rooftop and they brought me up a cold soda. A pleasant surprise. The riad itself is beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable but the service was the real breath of fresh air. Thank you Lyon Mogador for saving our trip to Essaouira!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2015

Rachel

Love it!

Beautiful, simple and elegant ryad in a very convenient location within the medina of Essaouira. The owners are extremely pleasant and welcoming, but give you the feeling that their home is yours and that you are free to come and go as you like. It's a safe haven at busy times of the day, when you are tired from trying to prevent yourself from buying even more spices than you could possible ever get through! The roof terrace is a fantastic place for breakfast and for long evenings in the sun - the views of the city and the ocean are wonderful. The breakfast itself is excellent, with lots of strong coffee, fruits, eggs, freshly baked breads. The room was well-appointed, stylish and clean. I cannot recommend this ryad enough.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2015

shajan

Friendly riad

Very nice owners, who were very attentive. We had a toddler with us and they made us feel very welcome. recommend highly

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2015

Deborah

Must stay here!

We spent 4 nights here. Amazing hosts, so friendly and helpful to make the most of our stay. Breakfast every day was a delight. Always something different and delicious. We spent most the morning on the roof terrace having a leisurely breakfast! Rooms contemporary Moroccan, clean and lovely. Location right in the Medina close to everything but surprisingly quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2015

Moira

Wonderful oasis!

What a lovely warm welcome from the ryad owners, they make you feel right at home due the the fact they seem to love what they do and come across as such natural, perfect hosts. We stayed here for 5 nights in February and loved it, the breakfast was so delicious and varied daily, which we ate on the lovely terrace with our new feathered friends (fondly named ringo and sh.thead) who guarded their patch whilst waiting patiently for a bite of our coissant.
The ryad is a beautiful ancient building so can get a bit chilly on a night but a warm heater is provided. After reading some other reviews on cold and dampness then don't stay here if you want modern radiators, go to a hotel!! Just turn your bedding down and leave your heater on for a while whilst you go out, as it airs the bedding, problem solved. This place was gorgeous as was the hosts, and we would highly recommend others to share this experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2015

Hai

Great hosts, rooms and breakfast!

A gem in the heart of Essaioura, the couple who owns the guest house are amazing hosts. My brother and I stayed for 2 nights in December and really enjoyed the hospitality. The rooms are all nicely themed and decorated, very clean and neat. The hotel is located on a quite alley and has secured entry, close to all the restaurants. The hosts are very helpful and will provide directions and recommendations. Breakfast is served on the terrace and is nothing short of sumptuous!

I will recommend anyone to stay here and would definitely come back to stay if I go back to Essaioura!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2015

Andy

Great Riad in Medina

This is very pleasant Riad in a quiet spot in the Medina not far from the souk.

It is run by a delightful French couple who are excellent hosts making one feel most welcome. Having lived in the area for 7 years they are able to also give very good recommendations for restaurants, sports and tourist attractions.

The Riad has been renovated to a high standard internally. The rooms are very cosy and comfortable. There is a superb roof terrace on which the excellent breakfast is served.

I would certainly return here as it is very good value for money and provides a most pleasant experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2014

S D

One of Essaouria's best Riads.

Lovely little hotel that couldn't have been in a better location. On a quiet little street right in the middle of the Medina. Views of the sea and the rooftops from the roof terrace where breakfast is served and tea throughout the day if you wish it.
Some people find the Medina a bit overwhelming but we found it completely safe. Its fun getting lost and you soon get to know your way around. Compared to the Souks in Marrakech it's quite tame.
Lorraine, Didier and the rest of the staff could not have been more friendly or more helpful. They were always on hand to give help or advice which made things very easy and relaxing.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2014

Oriana27

Wonderful Riad in the heart of the Medina

This was a truly delightful place to stay for a few day in Essaouira. This Riad beautiful restored and much more interesting then staying in some new construction. That said, there are some drawbacks to staying in this (or really any) riad.
1. The rooms are a bit damp. It's a seaside town and the buildings are all close together and poorly ventilated. I'm not sure there's much you can do about that.
2. The entrance to the riad is down a dark deserted overpass (about 50 yards from the main street). It's perfectly safe but if darkened cobblestone streets make you nervous this may not be for you. My mom is an American who doesn't travel much and this would make her nervous.
That said, once you get in this riad it's lovely. The couple who run it are friendly and go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and know your way to the sites. Breakfast on the roof is both delicious and beautiful. I would definetly stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2014

Lois

An interesting experience

First, we arrived at night to find there were no rooms with two beds...according to the Expedia website I booked a room with two double beds. The owner put us in two separate rooms for the night---and said he would arrange the other because they had no rooms with two beds. He was very pleasant but we were tired and jet lagged and disappointed. They did split a large bed into two --- meaning that we were in two small beds---not particularly comfortable. The Ryad is damp and cold. Even the sheets feel damp. It was adequately cleaned. I'd stayed in the medina before but this area seemed particularly \"lively\".The morning breakfasts on the roof were delicious and far more than expected. The staff was smiling and welcoming.
It was a bit strange that there was never anyone at reception. That felt a bit odd to me but perhaps for some people the freedom of coming and going without encountering staff might be liberating.
The third day we got up and there was no hot water. They said it was being fixed. We did not have hot water the rest of our stay, only lukewarm.
There were things I loved about this place but the dampness and the lack of hot water really made me think twice about recommending it to anyone.
To the lovely staff there, sorry.

4/10

Poor

21 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Small damp room

I was really disappointed when we turned up and were shown to a small, damp bedroom on the top floor of guest rooms. Our room was very noisy - we could hear loud arguments, often at 5am, as well as scraping furniture, kids playing, washing up etc. My partner's asthma was badly affected by the damp, my back ached from the incredibly hard bed. Most insulting of all was that no soap or shampoo was left in our room but we saw it in other rooms. The only time we saw any staff was at breakfast (which was very good) and none of the staff spoke English. I wouldn't stay here again and I don't recommend it.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2013

Bucket Listers

Overall Just Okay

We thought it was okay but not good enough to ever stay again. Firstly, we thought the owners and employees were all very nice and helpful. Being winter, the hotel and room was always cold. The lack of decent lighting in the room made it difficult to read unless unless we were in bed. There were no washcloths and not enough towels in the room. Overall it could have been cleaner and much more comfortable. The room had a bit of an open-concept meaning there was little to no privacy depending upon where one person was while the other was using the toilet; this detail should have been noted in the description before making a reservation. The Hotelsdotcom description lists this as having a restaurant and full service health spa which, unless they were hiding both from us over our multiple night stay, we did not ever see, find or offered. We were never offered the complimentary bottled water, also described in the listing, but were given and appreciated the complimentary mint tea upon arrival. The included breakfast on the terrace was good but seriously overrated by previous reviewers, in our opinion. The location is as good as any other riad in the medina. The interior courtyard, rooftop terrace and view was nice. Definitely a lower-end three star but with a little effort it could have been more comfortable and a much better three star.

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2013

Joshua

Easy to find if you pay heed to the address. It is in a narrow street (which does have the street name marked with a sign), you go through a tunnel, and once you're there the building sticks out quite a bit. Walkable from the \"Supratours\" bus station, so don't get the taxis begging to give you a ride unless you really just want to ride in a cart (regular cars aren't able to go there). The hotel is in the inside part of the market. Fairly middle but closer to the water. Tall hotel with no elevator at 5(ish?) floors, so be prepared to climb steps. Not a big deal for me and most people, but perhaps for some it might be. Beautiful view at the top. The room I had didn't have much to speak of for windows, but got the job done. The breakfast was nice and we were able to eat on the roof, so we got to view the city and ocean. Seemed to be the tallest building around.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Can only recommend

Super nice staff incl the owner as well as the cleaning ladies; nice little hotel with fantastic rooftop terrasse (where breakfast is served). Little tip to find it: best to print out a map of the medina owise a little difficult (normal for hotels in the medina!)

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Great location

The room was good, although having the bed on a mezzanine level was pretty close to the ceiling. Not great if your slightly claustrophobic. Getting up at night was also tricky as one could very easily fall down the stairs if your not careful to navigate your way around the bed. Very tight. Definitely the best breakfast served with a smile every morning. Easy to find, and great place to start exploring the area and beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Lovely Riad

We had a fantastic week staying in this beautiful Riad. There are great views from the roof terrace, where a fantastic breakfast is served every day. Our room was extremely clean with a large and very comfortable bed. Staff at the Riad were very helpful, although not a lot of English is spoken by the staff, we got by without too much trouble with our basic French and their eagerness to please! Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

well maintained; good breakfast

The hotel is located in the medina at a convenient location. The alley nearby is a bit dirty and smells like fish, but then what doesn't, in Essaouira :) The room was clean, but very small (even for a single standard room). The hotel staff were nice, but be prepared for communication problems if you don't speak French/Arabic.

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Definitely not 5 stars

The hotel rooms are small, there is a musty smell in most of the rooms and hallways. The atmosphere is not what we expected.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2013

CB

Great Riad

Great location, lovely Riad and good size room with ensuite. Owner really friendly and helpful and other staff really nice. Awesome breakfast served on the terrace with great views over the city. So much food and all really fresh, we were really impressed and would definitely stay here again/recommend to a friend.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2013

John

Don't miss the chance to stay here !

I spent a week in the Lyon Mogador and found it to be a splendid base for exploring the town and region. The proprietors were delightful and unfailingly helpful - for example coming out to meet my taxi, in the rain, at 1.30 in the morning, when we couldn't drive into the medina. Also arranging car and bicycle hire. The roof terrace is beautiful, with 360* views of sea and town, and the building is authentic and characterful. Sensational breakfasts ! A really great place to stay all round.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2013

Kirsty

Comfortable, stylish with outstanding hospitality!

Clean, comfortable & stylish Riad in the heart of the Medina. Warm welcome & great hospitality throughout our stay. Inspired bohemian decor. The best breakfast that easily saw us through an active day. Would recommend this wonderful Riad to everyone & would whole heartedly stay here again on a return visit.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Would stay here again.

Staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2013

Sophie

Lovely Riad in a great location. Helpful owners, beautiful roof terrace and architecture and excellent breakfast. Clean, charming rooms with wifi. Great value.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2013

A & C

We recommend it

Riad run by a LOVELY French family, inside the Medina, 15 min walking to the beach. Breakfast served on the terrace, one of the best we ever had: fresh pastry, nuts, fruit, coffee etc really gave us a great start of the day. The rooms were clean, bed was comfortable, hot water, clean towels, nice design. The couple running the place are very friendly, they speak very good English and can give you great advice on what to do in the city. We recommend it! Lovely place!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2012

Mounir and Family

We felt like true guests

Family run Ryad. Very peaceful at the heart of the medina. We felt very safe and we truly enjoyed the hospitality. The room was very clean and done in total respect of local architectural taste. Location is at the heart of the medina with a short walk to Skala. The breakfast was amazing and we felt very special. Attention to detail was also impressive. My mother has a bad knee and a barely visible limp. Without us saying a word, they noticed and offered to place her is a room on the first floor. It rained a lot during our short stay. So we are looking forward to going back for a longer stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2012

Verified traveler

I love Ryad Lyon Mogador!

Such a lovely place, and Diddier (the owner) is really nice and helpful. Their delicious breakfast on the terrace is a great start to the day too!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2012

Verified traveler

Bang on

Our stay at Ryad Lyon Mogodor was delightful. The location of the hotel is superb with it being within easy walking distance to everywhere and within the Medina amongst the culture and people, but not too amongst it! The breakfast was lovely and served anytime you fancied it from 8am. Perfect up on the roof terrace! Our hosts were so lovely and welcoming and helpful in pointing out good places to eat and visit on the map. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing location and holiday.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2011

Verified traveler

Charming hotel...

Very nice and charming hotel with a family owner who are very nice peopole! recomend it !!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2011

Verified traveler

Excellent and in the middle of the town

The location in the old town means all the sights are easily in walking distance. The welcome is friendly (mint tea on the roof overlooking the whole town and the sea). Breakfast (on the roof) is an excellent balanced well thought out choice (nuts, fruits, egg, pastries - typical of Morocco but better than many). The rooms are very comfortable (by Riad standards) and have baths.
The owners are exceptionally helpful (speaking English as well as French). The only (very minor)downside is that the hot water pressure is a bit weak (no problem unless you absolutely need huge deep baths)

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2011

Duncan

Lovely

This place is a gem.

We stayed for 10 day and could not fault anything. The location, staff, food, rooms, ambiance, all fantastic!

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a authentic Moroccan experience, but with just enough european quality of service to make it all work.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2011

Steve

Riad Lyon Mogador

A lovely place in the heart of the old town. We were welcomed with a mint tea and given a map with various places to check out.

The roof terrace is lovely and a great place to enjoy their very good breakfast.

We liked our room and good to see a place with plenty of clothes hangers!

If were to revisit, we'd happily stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

chantal

X

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Régine

J’y retourne toujours avec grand plaisir, tout y est parfait, et le personnel et les propriétaires adorables.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Bugang

Was amazing trip!

Was amazing! We loved our stay at the riad. Staffs are informative and very helpful. Breakfast spot was fantastic! We stayed in other riad but this riad was the best !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Niklas

Sehr schönes Zimmer. Top-Lage. Morgens gibt es ein sehr leckeres Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse mit wunderbaren Ausblick, sogar bis aufs Meer!
Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett.
Wäscheservice gibt es auch.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Julie

Excellent

Camille et son équipe ont été très accueillants ! Mohamed et Ayoub était toujours présents pour répondre à nos questions ou besoins. L’emplacement est parfait. Si vous avez une voiture le stationnement est loin. Environ 10 min marche.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

brengou

Sincèrement c est un établissement tres bien gérer par jc et Camille accueillants dispo et attentifs je recommande ce rihad

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Pia

Great stay, great people! Quiet riad, central location. Roof great for relaxing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2021

justine

Superbe

Un tres bon accueil, un tres bel endroit decore avec gout et tres bien placé dans la medina
La terrasse est superbe
Je conseille vivement

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2021

Roland

Riad de charme à essaouira

Un charmant riad situé dans la médina. Un accueil des plus chaleureux par Camille et Jean Charles couple adorable toujours disponible et prêt à vous conseiller. Un petit déjeuner savoureux et copieux servi en terrasse. Un endroit où l on se sent bien dans une atmosphère détendue et paisible. Je serais ravi d y revenir.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

mehdi

Excellent et emplacement idéal

Séjour fantastique. Merci à Toute l’équipe !!!
Rien à dire. Je recommande les yeux fermés.
Le service est impeccable. Les personnes très sympathiques et serviables. La ville est magique. L’emplacement est idéal.

Merci Camille & Jean-Charles

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Accueil chaleureux et bonne suggestion par le propriétaire lui-même. La terrasse, à elle-seule, vaut le détour ! Chambre propre et agreabagréables. En plein coeur de la Medina, facile d'accès et bien située. Petit déjeuner délicieux. L'intérieur du Riad est superbe et bien agréable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

SHOTARO

耳を澄ませば聴こえる波の音に心を奪われました。

僕はこのホテルに宿泊し、エッサウィラを好きになりました。ホテルの従業員は皆、快活な雰囲気です。サービス面ではこの上なく旅行者のサポートしてくれます。買い物をするにしても、帰りのバスチケットを買うにしても丁寧にアドバイスをしてくれました。肝心な部屋はというと、毎日丁寧なルームサービスが施され、常に綺麗な印象です。内装はモロッコの伝統的な雑貨が置かれていたり、ベニワレンが敷かれていたりとお洒落です。また、メディナのメインストリートから少し入った所に位置しているので、1日を通して静かです。中でも特に気に入った場所がルーフトップ。朝起きて波の音を聴きながらそこで朝食をとり、夕方には大西洋に沈む綺麗な夕日を一望できます。この宿のおかげで暮らすようにエッサウィラという街を観光できました。本当に素敵な体験をさせていただきありがとうございます。日本人の皆様、お勧めです！

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Yumi

初リヤド

とても素敵なリヤド体験。
メディナ内ですがとても静かです。
朝の朝食は屋上のテラスで頂き最高でした。
宿の女性はとても親切できめ細やかな心配りをしてくれました。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastisk service, med känsla för de små detaljerna som gör skillnaden!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

Corie

Wunderschönes Riad in der Medina von Essaouira. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und fühlten uns wie zu Hause. Die Dachterrasse hat einen fabelhaften Ausblick über die ganze Medina, bis hin zum Meer. Ich habe nur Positives zu berichten und werde sicherlich wieder kommen!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

Charlotte

Je reviendrai!

Super séjour au Ryad. J’ai été très bien accueillie et conseillée dès mon arrivée.
La chambre était très jolie et le lit simple plus grand que la moyenne !
Petit déjeuner copieux et servi sur la sublime terrasse avec vue panoramique sur Essaouira.
Rien à redire, je reviendrai!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Very cosy Riad. Beautiful terrace, super friendly service. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks a lot. Definitively to recommend!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2019

Verified traveler

Riad très agréable, nous y reviendrons avec plaisir (:

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2019

CLAIRE

Les remparts de la ville.

Séjour de 3 nuits en famille avec 2 ados, sentiment de sécurité total (les ados ont pu se promener dans la Médina seuls sans risque), rythme moins trépidant et commerçants moins pressants qu'à Marrakech, énormément de charme, petit dej en terrasse avec vue sur la mer fabuleux. Se promener sur le port quand les poissons débarquent, manger de la langouste, du Saint Pierre, pour quelques dirhams près du port dans un confort et une hygiène spartiate...des expériences vraiment marquantes !

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Magnifique ryad un peu à l'étroit autour du lit et si vous souhaiter vous reposer éviter la médina.
La literie, la propreté, le petit déj génial juste un peu froid dans la chambre et des rideaux plus occultant serait sympa.
Bravo aux filles qui font l'entretien.
Une bonne continuation

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

Michelle

Le plus beau riad d'Essaouira

Magnifique riad, élégant et raffiné. Les patrons Carole et Jérôme sont chaleureux, disponible et accueillant. Petits déjeuners copieux et délicieux servis sur la terrasse du toit. Sans oublié la gentillesse et le sourire de Hanane et une petite caresse au chat Nestor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2019

GERARD

Le rêve !

Séjour dans un riad exceptionnel, magnifique. Accueil attentif et chaleureux par Hanane.
Petits déjeuners copieux et délicieux à la composition variée et différente chaque jour.
Belle rencontre avec Jérôme.
Merci beaucoup à Hanane et à l'équipe en cuisine et à l'entretien.
Félicitations pour la décoration.
Par ailleurs, de la terrasse où il fait bon à se reposer, le riad offre une très belle vue de tous côtés sur la mer en compagnie des mouettes.
Proche des souks, des remparts et du port de pêche, il se situe dans un environnement très calme au calme.
Cela est vraiment un lieu privilégié et unique.
Gérard et Anne-Marie

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Tolle Gastgeber, extrem leckeres Frühstück. Gute Tipps zu Restaurants und Sehenswürdigkeiten

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2018

Þórarinn

Very good :)

Realy good riad. Super friendly and helpful staff and the room was realy clean and good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice place, extremly helpfull owner, very nice staff, good situated you can walk to all places - a reason to go to Marrakesch again

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

Christian

Superbe!

Située au coeur de la médina d'Essaouira , cette maison typique, aménagée avec beaucoup de gout est une excellente adresse. Karol et Jerome sont très accueillants et de bons conseils. L'équipe est attentionnée et prévenante. On a adoré les petits déjeuners délicieux et copieux sur le toit terrasse dominant la ville. On reviendra!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

海辺の街らしい可愛いらしさ

チェックイン時にマップをくれて、色々なお店やレストランを紹介してくれたり、夜は危険な場所なども教えてくれた。
部屋は白を基調とし海辺の街らしい可愛らしさ。
ベッドに横になるとトイレが丸見えだったので目隠しにカーテンでもあれはな〜と思いました。
ラウンジや照明もとてもお洒落で居心地の良いリヤドでした。
オーナーもスタッフもとてもフレンドリーでした。

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2018

Jane Schiøler

Nice place!

Nice place in the Medina in a quite little Street. French owner! Cosy and clean room. Very good breakfast on the rooftop with a splendid view!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2018

Camila

Riad encantador

Es un riad muy bien remodelado, con una decoración muy bonita y todo muy limpio. La habitación en la que estuvimos era pequeña, pero cada espacio estaba super bien aprovechado y estaba muy cómoda. Nos encantó este sitio! El desayuno en la terraza espectacular!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2018

Dominique

L'accueil et la décoration l'emportent!

Le plus de ce Ryad : le dialogue avant l'arrivée, l'accueil et la convivialité, ainsi qu'un excellente petit dejeuner, varié et local. Nous avions la chambre nr1. Nous avons eu un peu peur lorsque nous avons réalisé qu'elle donnait sur la rue, mais finalement, ce n'était pas si gênant en terme de bruit. La robinetterie serait a remettre à niveau car elle est bien dégradée. Malgré tout, nous allons conserver un excellent souvenir de notre séjour de 2 nuits à Essaouira. La terrasse est très agréable, le matin comme le soir. Nous conseillons.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

Didier

Charmant et bien placé

Ce Riad permet une expérience authentique et très confortable. Pour le marché local, le prix est élevé. L'accueil est très convivial et très professionnel.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2018

Max

Wunderbare Dachterrasse!

Wir haben uns sofort gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Henan begrüßt die neu eingetroffenen Gäste sehr nett und beantwortet alle Fragen. Wie überall in den Städten Marokkos ist die Unterkunft nicht immer einfach zu finden, aber dennoch liegt Ryad Lyon Mogador sehr zentral. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2018

Cynthia

Expérience parfaite dans un lieu magnifique

Dès notre arrivée nus avons été accueillis par Karol avec un sourire et une approche professionnelle. Notre séjour à été court mais parfait. Les conseils donnés par Karol et Jérôme pour les restaurants et les activités ont été aussi pratiques. les Petits déjeuners sont très copieux et différents chaque jour. Merci et à bientôt.