Exploring the old city of Essaouira

Exploring the old city of Essaouira

It’s a city steeped in history and pride of its past. Hotels, riads, cafes, restaurants, some which have lasted generations. Let Made in Medina guide you around to some of the oldest places to see in Essaouira.

Restaurant L'Heure Bleue

Time blue, old palace caïdal, is a member of the prestigious string Relais and Châteaux. This hotel offers 33 rooms and suites that are arranged around a patio. The African style of rooms mingles with the English suites, Portuguese and Moorish style to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Palazzo Desdemona

Inside of the ramparts, this small residence, former subject of paintings of Delacroix, the famous watercolourist, to maintain the authenticity of yesteryear, the memory of the past. The reception is charming, the rooms and the rooms are pleasant.

Riad Lyon Mogador

In the heart of the Medina of the Mogadors, Riad Lyon-Mogador welcomes you in the old building of XVIII century. The golden rule of the riad, is that the host should miss nothing, so everything will be implemented to make your stay unforgettable.

Maison Tigmi Bildi

The House Tigmi Bildi is an old traditional Berber farm restored to create an eco-catering, new trend to the Morocco in relation to the new green tourism. A family and friendly for holiday houseboats place with friends or family.

Riad Essaouira Etoile

Former riad of the 18th century, the Riad star of Essaouira is a charming bed and breakfast in the heart of the Medina.

Patisserie Chez Driss

Created in 1928 by the Maâlem Driss in Driss is one of the oldest pastry of the city of Essaouira. A very wide selection of baked goods and pastries all kinds, as well as beverages to accompany them are proposed to the visitors. Tables welcome travellers for a moment of relaxation and pleasure in a patio shaded and decorated with hundreds of photographs of the time, contant the history of this place. A place with its culture of Essaouira.