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Maison du Sud – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
29 Avenue Sidi Mohamed | Ben Abdullah, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
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Maison du Sud
Ranked #33 of 125 Essaouira B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 132 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Main street(5)
  • Roof terrace(4)
  • Great location(4)
  • Moroccan style(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
  • Very good(3)
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York, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“A good base for our week's learning holiday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

The riad was booked for us by Darren who uses it as a base for his photography holidays. We went out on 4 days for the excellent cookery course run by his wife Naima and joined the photographers in the evenings and on a day trip to the countryside.
The service was very good and the staff friendly. Our room was on the roof which was great for a spot of sunbathing and for views over the medina but less exciting during the torrential rain (first for 4 months!) but the staff supplied cloths to soak up the puddles and a heater, so it was fine. It was up 4 flights of stairs though, so if that bothers you, you might ask for one on a lower floor. Fresh rolls and pastries and freshly squeezed orange plus yogurt for breakfast and good coffee. Evening meals good, though we mostly went to one of the excellent nearby restaurants in town. Located right in the car free medina, it is convenient for shops and restaurants and a pleasant walk to the beach and harbour.
We had a great time making home-cooked Moroccan food with Naima and joining Darren and the photographers for their day out into the countryside and in the evenings.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Couldn't have had a better experience from the moment we walked in the door. We didn't have a reservation, but they ushered us to a room that was so nice compared to our riad in Marrakech I had to make sure it was a standard double. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the only issue was the noise from the street at night, but we had earplugs and still slept well. Location was perfect within the medina, and the price was a bargain. Would go back in a second.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fantastic location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Great location and great service. Right in the middle of the Medina, very handy to the main square, restaurants and souks. Very easy to find as it's on a main street.
The rooms were really simple, spacious and comfortable. Ventilation in the bathrooms is a bit of a problem, but this is due to the fact that it's traditional courtyard style house so no outwards facing windows. There were alot more rooms than some of the riads we stayed in during our travels, so there is more noise (echoing of doors shutting etc). Breakfast was simple and they gave us fruit when requested.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location but a little disappointing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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We are a family of 5 (inc 3 kids aged 14, 12 and 9).

We loved Essaouira and the location of this Riad which is charming and a very traditional old-fashioned Riad.

The service was OK and the rooms were a bit cold (we were there in late December so the nights can be cold).

The WiFi reception does not extend beyond the ground floor.

We were happy with our choice but could have been happier with warmer, more comfortable beds!

Still, a good option at a reasonable price.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Absolutely beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I loved this place. We are normally in the backpacker category but wanted something a bit nicer for one night. After a nit of bargaining, we got the price a little bit lower and were so happy about it. The man whi runs it is very very nice. The palce is so beautifully decorated and so clean. The room was amazing. A little seating area and upstairs the bedroom. The ensuite was lovely as well. the breakfast was amazing with everything: patisserie, croissants, kam, butter, coffee, tea, orange juice and yogurt. amazing and fresh.
The locataion is top! as its in the centre where everything happens. I would definetely stay here again!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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29 Avenue Sidi Mohamed | Ben Abdullah, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Price range (per night):* INR2,557 - 4,502

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