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Riad Sidi Magdoul

2.0 of 5
21 rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
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Riad Sidi Magdoul
Ranked #39 of 76 hotels in Essaouira
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
1
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The staff were really helpful. Do ask them about the showers etc as you can easily miss tricks to get hot water. Great location and its nice they have a bar and food at the Riad but they can also steer you to great restaurants. They pointed us to Caravane Cafe -totally worth a visit. More

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Amsterdam, Nederland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Riad Sidi Magdoul is a good value hotel, located in the centre of town. Our room was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. The bathroom is clean as well, included are towels, toilet paper and soap. The only unfortunate thing is that the shower gets cold after 2 minutes before it gets hot again, and so on. Furthermore, the staff is... More

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Edinburgh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

This is a great little guest house tucked away in an alleyway between two major shopping streets. The location was very useful for popping back to the room after making purchases. the accommodation is simple, with a functional bathroom and basic continental breakfast. Evening live music sessions provided a funky bonus. I didn't eat dinner there, but i regret it... More

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Christine Lafon, Responsable relations clients at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
20 December 2011

Polekatlex Hello! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we thank you for having allowed testimony. We take this letter to inform our readers and our guests that we have closed our alternative space "corner of the artists." It was an exciting project, through which many young musical talents of Essaouira were found, consistent with international visitors.... More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

One of the things we enjoyed about this hotel was the excellent pool of personnel, who were friendly and particularly helpful with all queries we had about the hotel itself, its surroundings and the city. Staff would be keen, for example, to help find shops and restaurants with the best deals or explain local customs and habits. It is also... More

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Christine Lafon, Responsable relations publiques at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
20 December 2011

Hello! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we thank you for posting this notice. There is nothing to add except, from me, to thank also the staff who were able to satisfy you and welcome you ... Thank you to them. I take this letter to inform you, also our readers and our future guests,... More

Arnhem, The Netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This Riad has rooms that are OK, staff was friendly but in many occasions there was no hot water in the shower. The breakfast was poor. Bread and pancakes from the previous day came out of the microwave, no fresh orangejuice. It is supposed to be a meeting place for artists where there is live music in the evening. The... More

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Christine Lafon, Gérant at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
20 December 2011

Hello Mr. Louis K., lady and miss, Thank you for leaving a notice on our hotel. We inform you hereby that we closed our alternative space "artists corner." It was a great experience (an experience of 2 years) but finally we see that this formula does not suit the quiet necessary for a hotel. In addition, with AC, there are... More

Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for two nights and had an enjoyable stay. The riad was right in the middle of the medina and easy to find. Previous reviews mentioned the music which we were a bit concerned about when we booked but turned out to be a bonus and was finished well before we wanted to go to sleep. The staff were... More

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Christine Lafon, Responsable relations clients at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
20 December 2011

Merci TDO Traveller ! Nous allons installer un relai wifi pour les chambres, promis ! Nous avons du arrêter la... More

Bremen, Germany
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2011
4
people found this review helpful

I've been to Morocco many times so I had stayed at the Riad Sidi Magdoul before. At the beginning and the end of a trip in the South of Morocco (I highly recommand the road ait Baha - tafraoute - tiznit) I stayed a few nights at the Riad Sidi Magdoul. The place is still great, with clean rooms and... More

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Christine Lafon, Gérant at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
23 April 2011

Thank you for your encouragement. We do our best to link the stay of our visitors to local life and turn those visits into social gatherings. Essaouira still pretty ... Rustling of a thousand voices, his little bow as a volunteer at the sea front, its walls like a magic circle and we who Bruisson, Bruisson our voice, our laughter,... More

New York City
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
4
people found this review helpful

My wife and I have just stayed at Riad Sidi Magdoul. Unfortunately for us we were unable to stay longer than one night. I had chosen to stay at Riad Sidi Magdool and am happy I did not stay elsewhere. The rooms are simple but comfortable. The cleanliness is certainly considered as top priority by the management of the Riad,... More

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Christine Christine, Gérant at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
8 April 2011

Thanks a lot. Take care with you and come back soon, inch'Allah More

Somerset, UK
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2010
4
people found this review helpful

I have just returned from a trip to Morroco and spent four night in Essaouria. Essaouria is a delightful place to stay and a great breakout from the chaos of Marrakesh. We stayed at this riad for four nights and from the minute we arrived to the moment we left it was pure delight!! The riad is owned by a... More

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italy
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2010
4
people found this review helpful

We spent two nights in the Riad Sidi Magdoul. And we are very happy we did it! The welcome is very nice and staff are helpful. Good breakfast and good and cheap dinner with live music. Do not expect luxury. The room was quite simple but very clean. The location is also perfect and close to everything! Overall, I definetely... More

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21 rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Price range (per night):* S$42 - 63

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