We stayed at Riad l'Ayel d'Essaouira for 4 nights at our last stop off before returning to Marrakech after a 2 week backpacking trip around Morrocco. We had a total nightmare trying to book it online - not through the fault of the owner, but Paypal! - and the owner (who lives in France) was very accomodating and helpful. He... more

We had a very pleasant stay with our children. The mini-suite berbere was perfect, furnished exquisitely, and with the most splendid bathroom I have ever seen. The only small drawback was the lack of windows in the suite. located conveniently in the medina, close to everything. The breakfast on the terrace was also lovely, and staff were friendly. more

We stayed one week in this lovely Riad. (2 adults and our son of 4 years old). The place is decorated tastefully and especially the bathroom of our room (Berbere) was wunderfull. (all in Tadelakht)The staff (Lahcen,Nissrin and Zohra) were very friendly, the place was clean and the breakfast on the terrace was great. We can advise this Riad and... more

I don't know why these people started a hotel, they seem to hate it. The manager Lahcen is a rude man who is only after your money, he doesn't know a thing about hospitality. We would'nt have cared about him as long as the hotel was fine, but that wasn't the case: We had a room the size of a... more

The riad is very, clean and elegant and in pure morescan style, especially Berbere suite with is suggestive bathroom. The staff is candy and disponible for all requests. The manager Lahcen will show you the "secret" of this beautiful city and its restaurant. The owner control the security and the is however disponible. If you want to visit Essaouira go... more

My husband and I stayed at Riad L'Ayel for 5 nights in June. We really did not like this Riad. Booking online through the owner (who is not on site!) was easy and he seemed like a nice person. When we arrived we had trouble finding the Riad and then the manager gave us a hard time for not letting... more

....from your stay in Essaouira. The riad is ok, but neither exceptional, nor frightening. A little dump, you can't wash your bath suit and have it dry by the next day... breakfast on the terrace is the best part.... more

Riad à conseiller. l'accueil y est très satisfaisant, la chambre (mini suite berbère) est confortable avec une salle de bain... more

Chaleureux c'est le maître mot, très très syma ,les chambres très propres et les repas fantastiques tout est parfait ainsi... more