Riad Dar Maya, Essaouira

Riad Dar Maya - A luxury boutique riad with a rooftop hot tub, traditional hammam, and ocean-view terrace

Riad Dar Maya is a 2-star luxury boutique hotel featuring five rooms in a tranquil riad setting within Essaouira’s historic medina. The property blends Moroccan and contemporary European styles, with rooms showcasing tadelakt walls, open fireplaces, and marble bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, underfloor heating, and heated towel rails. A continental breakfast with Moroccan breads, pastries, and eggs is served daily, while fresh seafood features prominently in the evening menu. The rooftop terrace includes a heated plunge pool, lounge chairs, and panoramic ocean views. Located in Old Medina, the hotel is a short walk from landmarks like the Skala de la Ville fortress and the bustling port. Guests can book exclusive hammam treatments or relax in the central courtyard with its fountain.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers ocean views and a heated plunge pool, unique in the area.

Rooms include fireplaces, Egyptian cotton bedding, and underfloor heating for added comfort.

The traditional hammam and beauty treatments are available for private guest bookings.

Breakfast features Moroccan specialties like crepes and fresh pastries.

Cons

No on-site parking is available due to the medina’s narrow streets.

The rooftop plunge pool is small, more suited for cooling off than swimming.