Riad Chbanate - Essaouira

18th-century riad with a rooftop terrace overlooking Essaouira's old medina

Accommodations

Each of the air-conditioned rooms at Riad Chbanate opens to the indoor patio and is decorated with oriental-inspired details. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private bathroom with bathtub. The hotel offers room types such as superior double rooms and suites with panoramic views, some with a private balcony and a fireplace that staff light on request.

Dining

A free breakfast is served each morning, offering traditional Moroccan dishes and continental options, plus made-to-order eggs. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine including tagines and couscous, and a bar is available for drinks. Guests can request special diet menus, packed lunches, and the hotel also offers kids' meals for younger visitors.

Wellness & Recreation

The full-service spa provides a range of treatments including back, foot, and full-body massages, plus a massage chair. A rooftop hot tub and solarium are open to guests, and the hotel has a fitness center. Recreational activities such as cooking classes, camel rides, and golfing can be arranged through the tour desk.

Location & Services

Riad Chbanate Essaouria is set on the city wall inside the medina, a three-minute walk from the beach and 100 metres from Place Bab Marrakesh. The 24-hour front desk offers tour desk, car rental, currency exchange, and luggage storage services. The hotel also provides airport shuttle, laundry, and babysitting services upon request.

Family & Practical Information

Families can use the babysitting and child services, and kids' meals are available in the restaurant. The hotel allows pets and has accessible parking options. Safety features include CCTV in common areas, a security system, and a safety deposit box in each room.

• Location: Inside the medina, 100 metres from Place Bab Marrakesh and a short walk to the beach
• Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with fireplace, flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathtub
• Dining: Free breakfast with Moroccan and continental options, on-site restaurant, bar
• Wellness: Full-service spa, rooftop hot tub, fitness center, solarium
• Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, car rental, currency exchange, airport shuttle

Licence number: 44000MH0465