LA MAISON DU VENT, Essaouira

La Maison Du Vent, a 3-star riad with an 8.4/10 Booking.com rating, occupies a restored traditional building in the Old Medina. It offers 6 double or twin rooms and 3 suites, each with a private bathroom and authentic decor. A continental breakfast is served each morning on the rooftop terrace-solarium at La Maison Du Vent. The property features a small library and free WiFi in all areas. The on-site spa provides treatments including body scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, and yoga classes. Guests can arrange horse or camel rides, bike and quad rentals, and cooking classes with the staff. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, canoeing, cycling, hiking, and walking tours. Nearby attractions include Sidi Kaouki beach, Plage d'Essaouira, and the city wall at Borj Moulay Mohammed. The riad has a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. La Maison Du Vent is accessible via taxi, with a 3-hour travel time from Agadir.

Staff are consistently praised for going above and beyond in helpfulness and hospitality.

Location near the Bab Marrakech gate allows easy parking and quick access to the central medina and beach.

Traditional Moroccan decor with restored features creates an authentic atmosphere.

Rooftop terrace offers a pleasant breakfast setting with views over the medina.

Some rooms facing the street can experience noise at night, especially from groups.

Occasional sewage smell in bathrooms, though staff can resolve it with cleaning products.