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Riad Chbanate

4.0 star property

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Panoramic Suite | Bathroom
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Panoramic Suite | Living area
Romantic Suite | Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

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179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Chbanate places you in the centre of Essaouira, within a short 5-minute stroll of Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Highlights at this riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The riad's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 4-property class Medina riad, you'll find Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Chbanate. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Essaouira riad.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Chbanate offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 45.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 33.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 45.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate
Riad Chbanate Hotel Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad
Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Chbanate?

Riad Chbanate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Chbanate?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Chbanate on 16 June 2026 start from AU$248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Riad Chbanate?

Yep, Riad Chbanate is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Chbanate?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riad Chbanate. You'll enjoy services like massages.

What makes Riad Chbanate a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Chbanate.

Is Riad Chbanate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad Chbanate is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Riad Chbanate?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Riad Chbanate serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Chbanate?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Chbanate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Chbanate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Riad Chbanate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly hospitable and courteous and offered tea upon arrival. The riad was very clean and in a safe location. The breakfast was excellent with many options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful to find a local guide after our guide cancelled last minute
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riad with a very friendly staff. Felt very relaxed here. Perfect place to stay when visiting Essaouira.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay, very nice staff & good location to explore from.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olayinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calming property within medina. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and hospitality. Breakfast was the best they had a huge selection and it was excellent quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a few days and had an amazing experience. The riad is clean, comfortable and very well located. The staff is also extremely friendly and super helpful, would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We wish we had been able to stay longer!

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.
The welcoming lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Absolutely loved our stay. The room was spacious, very well furnished and spotless clean. Staff very helpful and professional. Would 100% go back, totally reccommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful escape from the business of the Medina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Riad Chbanate was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and every suggestion they made for restaurants and other services were spot on. The riad was really peaceful, clean and comfortable, our room was nice, and the breakfast was great. Highly recommended, hopefully we'll get a chance to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dreamy Riad

This riad is amazing. Great staff, great breakfast, great room, great turtle! I'm hooked on the argan soap and that shower is my favorite shower in the world. Can't wait to go back will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Riad!

We enjoyed 3 nights at this beautiful riad, they were so welcoming and kind. We had a light dinner the first night as we were tired from our drive. They were happy to accommodate us and the food was delicious. We had the panoramic room that had a lot of stairs to get to it but the views and privacy were great. We would recommend this place when staying in Essaouira.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the room at the very last minute after our planned stay turned out poorly. We loved the location, the staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, the room was clean, there was hot water and air conditioning… overall an excellent Riad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful Riad. Fantastic staff, such a good location. Roof terrace was incredible. Would return in a heart beat. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coastal town Great Riad

This is a lovely riad within the walls of the old medina. So expect to find your way from the roadside to the front door. Very helpful staff and lovely breakfasts. We will come back if we are in the city again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A Riad to explore the town from

Perfect location to explore the town. Beautiful clean Riad with an inhouse restaurant. The Riad is nicely restored and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a large upper story room, which had all required amenities and like all Riads had a lots of steps to the room. Cannot find any faults from.our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light the fireplace, but we didn’t use it. There was a hot tub near the room that we took advantage of after a lot of walking. The hot tub was great during our January visit. Bed was comfy, towels soft, lots of bath products. This riad room had a tv (many don’t) which was nice to watch a little something while relaxing in bed. This was the only riad we stayed with a tv - didnt miss it elsewhere. Breakfast was also the best we experienced at any riad in Morocco. Good fruit, eggs, toasts, etc. I highly recommend staying here when in essaouira. If I am ever back, then I will not hesitate to stay here again. For questions on parking. The fee is like 30 or 50 DH per day, but they will hassle you for more. I just paid them versus risking less care for the security of my rental vehicle. You will get a receipt to display on dash and have coming and going privileges.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Riad Chbanate is a beautiful traditional Moroccan style boutique hotel in the medina. It is a short walk to the centre where you will find plenty of restaurants and shops, including the souks. The riad is very clean, comfortable and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with robes, slippers, toiletries, water, coffee machine and air con. Breakfast was delicious, with home cooked pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was home cooked to order. Again it was delicious as well as beautifully prepared and presented. Overall we would highly recommend Riad Chbanate for your stay in Essaouira.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024