Riad Chbanate

Nous étions dans la suite panoramique et le calme, la vue, la chambre et la SdB furent parfaites. Rien a dire, séjour excellent Petit déjeuner copieux et service impeccable, le tout dans la médina mais facile d’accès juste sous les remparts.

This was a lovely, elegant place to stay during our visit to Essaouira. Just inside the medina walls with easy walking access to the heart of the medina and the oceanside skalas, bastions and beaches. After a day of exploring, how nice to sip on a glass of wine while soaking in the rooftop hot tub! The staff was very helpful when we needed recommendations for a restaurant on the night of our arrival. We loved the city and also enjoyed an excursion out of town to the Marjana argan oil cooperative.

We spent 2 nights at Riad Chbanate, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I corresponded frequently with Hicham beforehand, and he patiently answered all of my questions. The riad itself is beautiful. We enjoyed sitting in the courtyard. (Be sure to say hello to the turtle!) Our family used 3 rooms and all are different, with comfortable beds and unique bathtubs. The location is also great: on the edge of the medina, so that you can get to a car easily, but also easy to walk to the ocean or to shopping via the narrow medina streets. We didn't learn the names of all the staff, but they were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good, and the dinner that we had in their restaurant was also very tasty. Don't hesitate to book here. We would highly recommend it!

Room was very nice bathtub exceptional. Bed was comfortable and room spacious Staff excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was good. Close to the action but far enough away not to hear noise Rooftop terrace really wonderful. As I said really rnjoyed bathtub.

This is one of our favorite 'hotels' we have ever stayed in. What a beautiful space! Everything was just so clean and perfect, and the staff was amazing. The fireplaces and the biggest tub you will ever experience are right in your room, and the staff will start a fire for you at night upon request. Breakfast was simple and delicious, and the dinner was amazing, especially the salad. From the get go, with email communication from the manager, and then the staff on site (shout out to Greggy), the hospitality and service was spectacular. THANK YOU for making our time in your beautiful city amazing! Remember to always tip and thank your staff for their amazing service!

Not all Riads are equal and this is hard to see on the websites. Chabanate is really outstanding. The stand out feature is the amazing staff. Aside from the fact that the location is good, the building is very well restored and the rooms are amazing. Of particular note are the baths which are really beautiful and luxurious. The bed was amazingly comfortable and the sheets were super nice. It is therefore a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the city. A memorable moment was coming back late in the evening to be welcomed with a roaring fire and a night cap drink beside it. It can get cool in the evenings particularly outside the high season. Aside from all of this the real stand out are the fabulous staff that made it home from home. Great value for what I think is 5 star service!

We had an exceptional experience staying with Ryad Chbanate. The staff was welcoming, friendly and went out of their way at every turn to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would rate 11 out of 10 for Ryad Chbanate. I rarely write reviews.

We had such a lovely stay at this peaceful and beautiful Riad. The room was so pretty and comfortable, the staff was attentive and helpful, the breakfast was delicious.

A great Riad for a short stay in Essaouira. The.open fire was lovely for a chilly January and the staff were also very warm and helpful. Only a few minutes walk from the taxi dropoff too.