Location in the Medina on the quiet street. To be able to open the window, size of the room.

The only issue was the bathroom: odd shape and shower door closing inside. Can not imagine someone big size getting in there.

This is a really lovely Riad and I would definitely return. The staff are friendly, professional, welcoming and attentive and were kind enough to let me try and talk to them in my very poor French! The rooms are large, bright and clean and the Riad is in a great location just a short walk from the beach. The breakfast is excellent and the service prompt and efficient.

The only thing we felt could improve the Riad was the roof terrace, which is a lovely sunny spot with a shaded area and comfortable seating. With a little attention it could be a real selling point but we enjoyed spending a leisurely couple of hours there with some mint tea and an audio book.

Small Riad style hotel ,lovely staff and great breakfast included. Location is within medina walls so very easy and 3 min walk from the Supratours bus stop. Our shower wasn't very clean looking (bathroom is small) and the shower door was hanging off and unfortunately our room was above a bar which seemed to stay open until 2am and also a bakery which started work at 4am so we had no sleep, a shame as the bed itself was comfortable but it was too noisy for us as relatively light/medium light sleepers.

Our room was noisy above a bar and a bakery so we didn't sleep at all. Some rooms would not have this problem and heavy sleepers may happily have slept through the people chatting In the street znd mopeds by the bar until 2am and the bakery noise from 4am

Staff were fantastic

Bathrooms were quite mouldy and dusty

I’ve stayed at quite a few places in Essaouira and this location was the best. it was great being on the outer edge of the Medina. Close to the beach, the square, parking lot and just around the corner of some of my favourite coffee spots. Room was perfect for what we needed. Comfy bed, black out curtains and much quieter than being in the centre of the Medina.

Rooftop wasn’t set up. Breakfast and coffee could be better. And room needs full length mirror.

We really enjoyed the location close to the medina, the port and Supratours stop. The riad is very old and absolutely beautiful! The room was nice and big and clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was amazing, always friendly and ready to help. Breakfast was big and tasty and the coffee was really good. We had a fridge in the room which is always a bonus.

The bathroom is very small and moldy and felt quite dirty. The shower door couldn’t close at all. There was no bin in the room.

The Riad Borj El Baroud in Essaouira was an absolute gem for our stay! Everything was excellent and exceeded our expectations. Notably, the sensational breakfast left us impressed every morning. Freshly prepared delicacies, local specialties, and a diverse selection made our day start perfectly. The entire Riad exudes a wonderful charm, from the lovingly designed rooms to the cozy common areas. The hospitality of the staff was exceptional, and they were always ready to assist us. The central location of the Riad allowed us to conveniently explore the sights of Essaouira, including the beautiful beach and the Medina. All in all, our stay at Riad Borj El Baroud was an unforgettable experience. We can wholeheartedly recommend it and would definitely return! Thanks to the entire team for this wonderful experience.

Great spacious rooms in the central location - equally close to the market, restaurants and the ocean. The hosts are very welcoming, it is clear they care about the comfort of their guests, always asking us how we feel, how we find our stay, breakfast, even how our muscles feel after surfing:) the breakfast was nice and big, we always felt full afterwards.

The floors are pretty cold because of the overall chilly weather in this city, the put carpets on the floor, but unfortunately it’s still kinda cold for the feet. Sometimes you can hear some loud tourists on the street and the prayer call.

I absolutely loved my stay! The riad was beautiful, and the location was perfect - it was right between the Medina and the beach. The delicious breakfast was made to order each morning and set me up perfectly for a day of exploring. But what really made my stay were the staff. From the moment I arrived, Ali was incredibly friendly and welcoming - I was offered mint tea and Moroccan pastries on arrival, and he was always available for a chat in the mornings. Every member of the team (Ali, the girls on the front desk, the cook, the night staff...) went above and beyond to ensure guests had the perfect stay, conversing with guests in English, French, or Arabic as required. 10/10, would recommend!

Great riad in the center of the city, convenient to all the attractions including the port, beach and the markets, Fantastic value for money and great staff. Very secure, clean and safe and a breakfast that clearly exceeded expctations.

Maintenence of the bathroom. We had no door on the shower (with obvious results) and the hot water was intermittent at best.