A very well located riad with incredibly friendly staff who often go out of their way without a problem. The owner has great insight and recommendations for the city and always friendly. The rooms are huge and a great place to spend time, or you can relax in the small garden or take some sun on the roof. I loved... More

Marvellous Riad. Warm, soulful, genuine... Jean-Gabriel, the well-travelled owner who lives in an appartment on site, is a really nice "mec". The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfasts, served on the roof terrace, are substantial and delicious. The rooms and public areas are furnished and decorated eclectically and with effortless taste: Moroccan and Berber artefacts, Old French film posters,... More

A top notch riad in a beautiful seaside town. My wife and I stayed here two nights in May and absolutely loved it. The host, John, is terrific -- friendly, helpful, great sense of humor. He gave us two absolutely outstanding recommendations for places to eat. His staff are super as well, friendly and very hardworking -- and they keep... More

I can confirm all the other excellent reviews in my opinion are correct. Not only is the Riad itself amazing, but so are the hosts. The recommendations for things to do and places to eat provided by Jean Paul were also spot on. Book early to avoid disappointment,

There is a difference in a professional smile of a concierge and the welcoming smile of someone bringing you into their own home. As soon as you meet Jean-Gabriel and his staff you immediately realise that they are bringing you into their sumptuous Ryad as a friend, not a customer. The suite I stayed in afforded me one of the... More

Our thanks to Jean-Gabriel and his staff for making our stay at Riad Watier in Essaouira such an enjoyable one. Our room was tastefully furnished, airy and spacious. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and delicious dinners were available on request in the ground floor dining room. Jean–Gabriel was a friendly and attentive host supplying useful recommendations for local... More

In our experience, the host and staff of a Riad make all the difference between an adequate and exceptional experience. At Riad Watier, Jean-Gabriel and the others make your feel right at home with genuine hospitality and kindness. We arrived late (from Merzouga desert) and, despite the late hour, a delicious dinner was awaiting us. Jean-Gabriel is a true host... More

What a lovely Riad - friendly and welcoming owner Jean Gabriel, beautifully decorated riad with great eclectic art, and very comfortable rooms. Our family of five (two adults and three children) shared a large lovely suite with a great bathroom. We enjoyed fantastic breakfasts on the roof terrace with views over Essaouira. The Riad was a beautiful and very relaxing... More

We stayed here for two nights after visiting Marrakesh and what a contrast to the dark alleys of the medina. This bohemian riad offers excellent rooms - we had a junior suite with a mezzanine bedroom for our two teenage boys. We enjoyed a home cooked supper sat around the communal dining room table where we shared wine and stories... More