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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 #33 of 75 hotels in Essaouira
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London, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

riad sidi magdul is a simple and affordable riad in the middle of essaouira. breakfast is very fulfilling (orange juice, coffee/tea, bread, jam and "moroccan pancakes"). Staff are incredibly helpful and very welcoming. the first night we arrived kamal kindly walked with us to a lovely restaurant nearby and made sure we got familiar with the place. i agree with... More

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Tourtrol, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Very reasonable rates and fantastic service. Staff at this Riad always helpful and go out of their way to asist in any way possible. Right from the start, once we booked we emailed asking for directions/advice on taxis etc, Response was really quick and in both french and english. Welcoming drinks on arrival was a nice touch (especially after travelling... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The Riad is really cheap and with that in mind, it's great. The room was lovely with a comfortable bed and a nice design. The bathroom was big, though you have to remember to replace the plug in the shower basin after showering otherwise it makes the bathroom smell of drains. People have complained in other reviews about the water,... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Sidi Magdoul is a simple, clean riad down an alley in the middle of the medina (old walled town). The staff are very nice and particularly Kamal and Amine go out of their way to help. I've looked at some of the other reviews..yes, I had to go downstairs to access the wifi which did drop me off quite often,... More

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Velez-Malaga, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

This riad is lovely! Situaded in the middle of the medina of Marrakech, in a quiet alley. Great breakfast, lovely staff and good rooms! The showers sometimes didn't work very well as the hot water came and went and the water pressure was very high (ouch!). The Wi-fi wasn't good either, it only reached the bottom floor and even there... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Hotel has good location in the heart od old medina, very close to souk. Owner was very very helpful, friendly and nice. But there was also disadventages. Our room was dark, small and poor. There was practically no hot water. We ought to wait long time to get little of it. Typical european breakfest was included.

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Alberta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

I'm going to start with my frustration with the wireless. It's the single worst WIFI we've experienced after almost 5 months of travel. Everyone there thought so. We absolutely rely on wifi to plan next destinations and communicate back home by blogging and e-mail. This place was SO FRUSTRATING, and it didn't help that the staff was taking up what... More

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Riad M, Gérant at Riad Sidi Magdoul, responded to this review
19 November 2012

Sorry, wifi connection problems lasted a week due to bad weather. Usually it works well ... But Morocco Telecom network has been disrupted and we all suffered the consequences (and yes it is very annoying!) Thank you for your advice and wish you all the best in the world More

Gdansk, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We stayed only one night at this very friendly run Riad.Location could not be more perfect-right in the heart of the charming Medina and close to the Supratour bus station and all important sights.Although the riad is located in one of the narrow streets, it is just off of the main one so easy to find after all.Moreover Essaouira's Medina... More

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

We had planned an overnight stay so we could have two days in Essaouira, but we found the town so pleasant and the staff and hotel so accommodating that we extended our stay by another night. Centrally located, this is an excellent base to explore the town and environs; the staff are really friendly and it is amazingly quiet at... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

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.

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Address: 21 rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Essaouira
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites
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Ranked #33 of 75 hotels in Essaouira
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Riad Sidi Magdoul is located just a few steps from the picturesque port (parking with municipal attendant) and the vast beach of Essaouira, in the heart of the artistic and artisan neighbourhoods of the Medina, souks, restaurants, galleries, cafes. The Riad is made of ten rooms all with private bathroom, placed on three floors around a large ‘puits de jour’ – an open space in the center of the Riad from which the light pours in.A bright and sunny terrace offers a view on the roofs of the Medina.Wireless internet connection (WIFI) is freely available. ... more   less 
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