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Your Essaouira experience starts at Riad Kafila, a traditional Moroccan home, which borders the sea wall and overlooks the rocky beachscape of the northwest corner of this fortress city. Riad Kafila meaning “house of the caravan” has taken its inspiration from Essaouira itself. Once referred to as “the port of Timbuktu,” caravans from all over Africa came here to trade. The riad is a crossroads of cultures where travelers can rest, meet, and exchange stories.
Riad Kafila is comprised of three floors and a stunning rooftop terrace with views up and down Essaouira’s scenic coast. The riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only five minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach. Whatever kind of holiday you like, our team will try their best to make you feel at home and fulfill your wishes. We look forward to welcome you in Riad Kafila!
Customers comments
We sadly stayed here only for 1 night. Wish we could spend more time in the lovely town of Essaouira and in Riad Kafila. The team of the riad made us feel extremely welcome and right at home. They were...
Read more 5 / 5We were a group of 6 friends and we loved our stay at Riad Kafila. We had a warm welcome from Redouane who brought us some mint tea when we arrived..lovely comfortable rooms, and roof terrace with amazing...
Read more 5 / 5This Riad was a little gem! My family and I loved staying at Riad Kafila. The location over looking the beach was spectacular and the dining/lounge area was relaxing and picturesque. The location was...
Read more 5 / 5Very recommended Riad. Love the atmosphere in here and staff are polite and helpfull. One of the guys that works in here came all the way from the Riad to the main street yo show me the way to the Riad!...
Read more 5 / 5This is a fabulous riad. We spent a week here and we were treated wonderfully! We stayed in room 2, a deluxe double, and the view over the small beach and the Atlantic was phenomenal! There is a large...
Read more 5 / 5An outstanding experience on all counts: Pre-arrival communication with Corinne, warm and hospitable welcome from Yousef upon our arrival, assistance with carrying our luggage to our upper-level room,...
Read more 5 / 5Indeed we have been traveling already around the world, but within this Riad we felt very welcomed and treated like home! During our stay at Riad Karfial we have been so much amazed by this incredible...
Read more 5 / 5Perfect place to stay to visit Essaouira. On the side of the souks, and the battlements with the guns. Short walk to the harbor and fishmongers. Clean, quiet, safe, friendly staff, well decorated, perfect...
Read more 5 / 5I've been lucky enough to stay several times at Riad Kafila - its location in the medina against the sea wall is excellent, and the team make you feel at home as soon as you arrive.Excellent use of...
Read more 5 / 5We stayed at this Riad on recommendation. Our host Musine was friendly, helpful. A delightful fellow.The Riad has about 6 rooms over 2 levels with the lounge/breakfast room above overlooking the...
Read more 3 / 5We stayed during a 2 week tour of Morocco. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and filling. The building was a travel issues because of the coronavirus outbreak and...
Read more 5 / 5Excellent hospitality, delicious breakfast menu. The interior with the a lot of antique please of furniture, art, rugs. Very helpful stuff.The room window opens right to the Atlantic ocean with waves...
Read more 5 / 5Lovely Riad in an absolutely amazing location. Close to the ramparts of the city and easy walking distance to everywhere in the medina. Cannot beat the views of the ocean from the breakfast room! Wish...
Read more 5 / 5Stayed 3 nights. Good filling breakfasts, lovely dinners. Good shower. Great ocean view from dining room. Small (but adequate) room with heater (needed in January!) Quiet but convenient location. Moussin...
Read more 5 / 5One of my favorite riads in Morroco. This riad is picture perfect and the staff are very warm and friendly.The view from the Riad is stunning. The location is okay since we were able to go out...
Read more 5 / 5Great place to stay! Amazing coastal views, good breakfast, comfortable rooms, and a reasonable price. Right in the Médina near some good restaurants and attractions. Staff was very helpful to organize...
Read more 5 / 5We decided to stay in this riad mainly because of the nice ocean view - in real life it is even better than we had hoped!! We stayed in a room with ocean view and were definetely not disappointed! The...
Read more 5 / 5Really nice and clean riad with a beautiful view .. . Staff were ready helpful and we felt welcomed by the people there.. they were like a nice family.. we felt like it was home , everything is close to...
Read more 5 / 5The old charm & beautiful antiques in this Riad, not to mention the convenient location, make it a hidden gem. Roof top views of the surf as the Riad built into the ancient city walls. Go to sleep...
Read more 5 / 5Good location; the terrace faces the water which made it a great relaxing atmosphere
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Read more 10 / 10Traditional living, small rooms, comfortable surroundings
Read more 10 / 10Love the place. Clean and beautyfull Staff so nice I get better room than expected. Thank you
Read more 10 / 10The family suite No. 1, which opens up to the ocean. The view was spectacular, and the breeze kept the room cool, since it did not have AC. The breakfast was plentiful and good.
Read more 10 / 10The room was really beautifully decorated - really authetic. And spotless clean. The breakfast was delicious and the room upstairs was so cosy in the evenings. The riad was placed in the middle of the...
Read more 10 / 10We had an amazing four nights in beautiful Riad Kalifa! The staff is amazingly friendly, and the tasty breakfast is homemade. The breakfast dining room itself is so charming! We were lucky to be in room...
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Read more 10 / 10The stay was perfect at Riad Kafila. the location was very good for visiting the old town of Essaouira. The room was VERY comfortable and clean. The staff was great. I have no negative comments about the...
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Read more 10 / 10The hygiene and everything about it. The view from the terrace is outstanding . Shout out to Radoine, amazing guy. With lots of talents and help
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Read more 8 / 10My third time in Essa.Abdul was a great communicator and anticipated our needs. The room was super clean and the furnishings were well thought out and it was chic as a pose to shabby chic ! <br...
Read more 10 / 10The riad is clean and well located the staff is friendly, kind and attentive the service is pleasant the breakfast is complete and satisfying
Read more 10 / 10The manager was so helpful and really made us feel confortable
Read more 10 / 10The staff made us feel like we were at home, very warm and welcoming. Our room was a little dated, but our beds were so comfortable, and for what we were there for, it was a perfect end to a wonderful...
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Read more 10 / 10The staff is very friendly, breakfast and location are great as well. The view of the sea is really impressive.
Read more 10 / 10Was a very nice stop off hotel
Read more 10 / 10The room was beautiful sea view, the location was perfect a few steps from the city walls and close to the port and all the shops and restaurants in the Medina. The staff were absolutely lovely and the...
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