Riad Chbanate

Property class: 4

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At Riad Chbanate, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative wall hanging.

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite

A traditional room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a decorative ceiling.

Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two chairs, and a window with a wooden lattice design.

Panoramic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative wall hanging.

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a table with a tray, a mirror, and a wooden ceiling.

Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite

A room with a bed, a hanging chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a decorative wall piece.

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A room with a bed, two chairs, a lamp, a window, and a wall tapestry.

Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Riad Chbanate is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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Map
179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with camels.
    Essaouira Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Place Moulay Hassan
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
    Skala du Port
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Skala de la Ville
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Burger
    4 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More
    8 min walk
  • Restaurant Nomade
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    6 min walk
  • Brotherhood Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

Riad Chbanate

  • Upscale riad near Essaouira Beach
  • Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a library at Riad Chbanate. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • Other perks at this riad include:
    • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
    • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riad Chbanate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Chbanate?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Chbanate on Nov 2, 2026 start from $169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Riad Chbanate doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riad Chbanate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riad Chbanate?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad Chbanate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Chbanate located?

Located in Medina, this spa riad is within a 10-minute walk of Souk Jdid and Essaouira Beach. Place du Marché aux Grains and Fish Market are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riad Chbanate Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

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8/10 Good

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It was lovely, clean and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful authentic riad with simply lovely staff who couldn’t be more accommodating! Wonderful breakfasts too
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous riad with professional and attentive staff. Beautiful roof terrace for breakfast and just lazing after a day in the souls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant stay, very nice staff & good location to explore from.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, but what truly makes this place special is the exceptional staff. A heartfelt thank you to Hisham, Gregie (apologies if I’ve misspelled your name), Samira, and the entire team. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely committed to making our stay enjoyable. The breakfast was excellent, and the Moroccan tea was some of the best we had during our trip. The location is ideal if you prefer being closer to the beach. The main medina and other attractions are about a 10–13 minute walk away, which we found very manageable. We highly recommend Riad Chbanate to anyone visiting Essaouira. Thank you again to the entire team for your outstanding hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were incredibly hospitable and courteous and offered tea upon arrival. The riad was very clean and in a safe location. The breakfast was excellent with many options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful to find a local guide after our guide cancelled last minute
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed for a few days and had an amazing experience. The riad is clean, comfortable and very well located. The staff is also extremely friendly and super helpful, would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding service and hospitality. Breakfast was the best they had a huge selection and it was excellent quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place

Absolutely loved our stay. The room was spacious, very well furnished and spotless clean. Staff very helpful and professional. Would 100% go back, totally reccommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Riad Chbanate was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and every suggestion they made for restaurants and other services were spot on. The riad was really peaceful, clean and comfortable, our room was nice, and the breakfast was great. Highly recommended, hopefully we'll get a chance to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Coastal town Great Riad

This is a lovely riad within the walls of the old medina. So expect to find your way from the roadside to the front door. Very helpful staff and lovely breakfasts. We will come back if we are in the city again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Riad!

We enjoyed 3 nights at this beautiful riad, they were so welcoming and kind. We had a light dinner the first night as we were tired from our drive. They were happy to accommodate us and the food was delicious. We had the panoramic room that had a lot of stairs to get to it but the views and privacy were great. We would recommend this place when staying in Essaouira.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A Riad to explore the town from

Perfect location to explore the town. Beautiful clean Riad with an inhouse restaurant. The Riad is nicely restored and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a large upper story room, which had all required amenities and like all Riads had a lots of steps to the room. Cannot find any faults from.our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

Riad Chbanate is a beautiful traditional Moroccan style boutique hotel in the medina. It is a short walk to the centre where you will find plenty of restaurants and shops, including the souks. The riad is very clean, comfortable and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with robes, slippers, toiletries, water, coffee machine and air con. Breakfast was delicious, with home cooked pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was home cooked to order. Again it was delicious as well as beautifully prepared and presented. Overall we would highly recommend Riad Chbanate for your stay in Essaouira.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light the fireplace, but we didn’t use it. There was a hot tub near the room that we took advantage of after a lot of walking. The hot tub was great during our January visit. Bed was comfy, towels soft, lots of bath products. This riad room had a tv (many don’t) which was nice to watch a little something while relaxing in bed. This was the only riad we stayed with a tv - didnt miss it elsewhere. Breakfast was also the best we experienced at any riad in Morocco. Good fruit, eggs, toasts, etc. I highly recommend staying here when in essaouira. If I am ever back, then I will not hesitate to stay here again. For questions on parking. The fee is like 30 or 50 DH per day, but they will hassle you for more. I just paid them versus risking less care for the security of my rental vehicle. You will get a receipt to display on dash and have coming and going privileges.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything as described by others. Nice room, good breakfast etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What an amazing property. Beautiful, clean, friendly staff, great location. Would recommend and would stay here in the future. Great breakfast each day and very romantic dinner by the fireplace. Thank you Sameera for the welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super cute/quaint, pleasant and not too fancy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful riad with a very friendly staff. Felt very relaxed here. Perfect place to stay when visiting Essaouira.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing time, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022