Riad El Pacha or governor Riad is built in the 18th century to be the palace of the governor of Essaouira in that time. Purchased by European youth in the late 70s, this jewel of the Arab Andalusian architecture becomes the first hostel in Essaouira. A meeting place for the musicians (jimi hendrix , cat stevens )and artists and writers for all the worldIt is located in a beautiful riad renovated typical Moroccan. Despite its central location in the middle of the medina, you will experience our hotel as a quiet place of recreation Our hostel is distinct from its outstanding service and beautiful rooms that have a typical Moroccan architecture. And a terrace with sea view Our rooms are combined style of traditional Moroccan and modern European, we offer a wide range of room type: private rooms for dormitories. Ideally located in the heart of the medina of Essaouira, Riad El Pacha allows easy access to many cultural and tourist sites such as the port, fish market, many arts and craft businesses and the place where the Gnawa music festival in the world takes place each year.
Traveler Reviews
“The best place to stay in Essaouira”
Reviewed on March 17, 2016
If you miss staying here when in town, you're missing a lot. Great staff, free pool table, free international sports on the telly, quality chilled music during the day, friendly staff, very central...
“Nous n avons pas du tout aime cet endroit, n'y aller pas a moins que vous soyez jeunes et aimes les puces”
Reviewed on February 29, 2016
Le manager anglais nous accueille et nous explique en guise de bienvenue que le fait que nous soyons venu avec un rabatteur lui coute de l'argent. Si nous restons 4 jours, cela lui revient a 20 pour...
“Mala gestión”
Reviewed on February 19, 2016
Trato poco servicial y descompensado con respecto a otros huéspedes. Reservas una habitación, y cuando llegas resulta que no está disponible. Necesita mantenimiento, limpieza e iluminación integrales.
If you come to Essaouira Mogador Airport, by car, you need to get on the N1 north towards the town of Essaouira. When you reach the first junction, the dividing lines N1, you should go left to get to Essaouira. Then you must turn left and walk along the Avenue El Aqouasse then turn right on Avenue Lalla Aicha. Take the first left, Rue Moulay Youssef, and then you turn left again Muhammad Zerktouni Ave. Continue along Avenue Mohammed Zerktouni, then turn right onto Rue D Oujda. Then you must turn left onto Avenue Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. Continue on this road until you reach Rue Abderrahamane Eddakhil. Turn right onto this road and continue until the destination