I have just spent a week at Riad Zahra to go kitesurfing in Essaouira. I can only recommend this place. People are extremely nice and helpful. The hotel is located next to the kitesurfing spot and not far from the medina (about 15min walk). The best kitesurfer of Essaouira works there and is always ready to give advices/tips. The hotel... More

We stayed in a family room which was clean and spacious the staff were friendly and helpful. The Riad is about a 20 minute walk to the Medina the taxis were between 8-10 dirhams, just across the road from the beach with horses, camels, quads and beach restaurants.

loved every second of our stay!! The rooms were really nice moroccan style, the food was amazing we had tapas everyday and eating in the restaurant there are panoramic views of the whole bay. We were kitesurfing and if you're planning on kitesurfing/surfing in essaouira i wouldn't stay anywhere else. You can literally wake up look out you window and... More

For any sort of holiday (sporty or just touristy) this place is perfect! The room are lovely and clean and have a great "Moroccan" feel to them. The staff are always smiley and happy to help. Also breakfast is AMAZING!! the hotel is located a short walk from the beach and about a 20min from the city center. I would... More

We came to this Riad as a group of kitesurfers and were lucky to stay somewhere that fitted our needs so well. Not only is the Riad conveniently situated next to a kitesurfing school, but it is also right next to the beach. On top of this, a wind-meter on top of the hotel and sea-views made it easy to... More

Riad Zahra Mogador was a great place to stay at with such lovely and kind staff that were extremely helpful and advised my group on where to go and eat, which shops in the market to go to and any other queries we had. As a young group of people we felt very welcome and looked after. It is situated... More

great place, lovely rooms with great views. staff are really nice and the owners are really friendly and helpful in every way! made our stay in morocco amazing! definitely going back if i'm in the area

Really great hotel, great staff and owners. Perfect location for anyone who enjoys water sports and exploring interesting cities. Will definitely return one day, and would recommend to anyone! Great food in the restaurant, served with a smile. All the rooms our group had were really nice and comfortable. Definitely felt like a home away from home for our 10... More

Wonderful situation, clean, very friendly staff and extra bonus of having its own pool and restaurant. Many options available for excursions which are all organised at ease by the riad staff. Beautful beach walking and only 15 minutes along the beach to the centre of Essaouira with cafes and restaurants enroute.