Riad Watier, Essaouira

Advantages: beautiful beawch, laid back, the medina
Disadvantages: not enough there for a week,

...I can not imagine staying there for a week, as there was not that much to do. I think we covered most of the main attraction in the seven hours we were there. It might be good if I was looking for a relaxing beach holiday in the summer. It would also be great for a weekend break or perhaps a two centre holiday split between Marrakesh and Essaouira It is fairly unspoilt but there are a number of hotel and riads along the seafront. However I an not comment on them. Marrakesh maybe magic but sometimes you need to tie out. Easy going laid back Essaouira is ideal... Read review

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Advantages: Rooms and food are great, very relaxing
Disadvantages: Location, location, location!

...We have just returned from spending the Easter weekend at Riad O2 in Marrakech. Prior to visiting Marrakech we had good email contact with the riad, and we confirmed with them that we would like to be collected from the airport and have dinner in the riad on our first night. We then arranged to pay the outstanding balance by bank transfer. We arrived at Menara airport after a really easy three hour flight, and we were quickly met by one of the riad's drivers, Hamid. He helped us to his car with our bags and we set off for the medina. Having read a couple of reviews on other sites before leaving we were a little wary of the area that Riad O2 is situated in, and unfortunately on arriving I have to admit our worries were confirmed. Hamid pulled up at the end of a road near Sidi Ben Slimane, and we then walked for three or four... Read review

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Advantages: friendly people, relaxed atmosphere
Disadvantages: you'll regret to go back home

...Once you step inside the Riad you feel very much at home. You?re welcomed by the genuine friendly owner and his Moroccan personnel. Checking in you don?t fill out forms but are invited to drink tea instead. You soon find your way through the narrow streets that lead to the Riad meanwhile discovering the way the real habitats from Marakkech spend their day and surely the children playing in the streets will help you find you way back if you?re lost. (Reward them with some small change) The homely feel of the Riad with it?s beautiful interior will be heaven after spending your day on the busy squares and streets of the town. Once you have been there, you want to come back.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful