The staff of Riad Baladin are absolutely the nicest, giving guests insights into the city and what one can do that cannot be found elsewhere. They bend over backwards for you, making sure that your experience is the not only the greatest in the city, but one of the best you'll have traveling anywhere. The place had character--It was unique... more

We stayed at Riad Baladin at the end of a two week trip to Morocco and having ben lucky enough to pick some very luxurious places to stay in Marrakech and Mirleft our standards were very high by the time we reached Essaoura - and Riad Baladin didn't disappoint! The manager Nicole kindly picked us up from the bus station... more

We've just got back from a week in Morocco and ended up extending our stay in Essaouira due to the luxury of Riad Baladin. Nicole and her staff made us feel so welcome, always happy to see you and keen to help whether it be with great places to eat or where to pick up the best deals in the... more

We have just returned from a 10 day break in Morocco, the last 4 days of which were spent in Essaouira at Riad Baladin. When we arrived I called Nicole (who wasn't there during our stay) who sent Bouchra to collect us. She showed us places to eat etc as we walked to the riad and then gave us detailed... more

Riad Baladin is an excellent place to complete a 3-week journey through Morrocco. We have spent three nights there. Nicole and her very nice girls have collected us from the bus station and made us feel very welcome. They have recommended a few good restaurants en Nicole even took us to have lunch on a very nice beach south of... more

We enjoyed the casual but sophisticated and artistic decor of this small riad steps away from the ocean in the heart of the medina. We were greeted warmly by the staff, who made our entire stay pleasant. It might be worth mentioning that the staff is not there at night, but the manager's phone number is posted for emergency contact.... more

We stayed at Riad Baladin in mid October and were thoroughly impressed by the service and quality of our stay. A last minute booking meant that only the ground floor room was available (it's quite a bit cheaper as it opens out onto the reception area) but it was comfy and perfect for our needs. Only small niggle is that... more

I stayed at Riad Baladin for 4 days 16 - 19 October. Where to start ? The Riad is nicely decorated, homely, very clean and has some nice touches (Internet access, magazines, Morrocan roses). I called Nicole upon arriving in the medina, and one of her lovely girls came to collect me (made my life much easier). I was with... more

Baladin sits almost at the sea end of the walled medina. It's location is perfect for being away from the bustle while right in the old centre. Baladin is a good value; you can find more expensive places along the beach and certainly cheaper ones, but the charm and attention paid to guests is really top notch here. The breakfast... more