Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort sits along the sunny Essaouira Coast, offering guests access to a private beach and convenient swim-up bar. Visitors can experience the resort's Thalion spa treatments, browse the on-site shopping options, and enjoy WiFi connectivity in their rooms.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €101
€101
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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Located in Essaouira Coast, a neighbourhood in Essaouira, Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort is in a provincial park and on a private beach. Souk Jdid and Fish Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
Boulevard Mohamed V, Essaouira, 44000
What's nearby
Essaouira Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Skala du Port
5 min drive - 2.3 km
Essaouira Clock Tower
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Place Moulay el Hassan
8 min drive - 2.3 km
Skala de la Ville
11 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Bonzo Coffee Shop
9 min walk
Le Chalet De La Plage
16 min walk
La Coupole
6 min walk
cafe Roma Essaouira
8 min walk
Restaurant Fanatic
8 min walk
About this property
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
Luxury hotel located in Essaouira Coast
At Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort, you can look forward to a swim-up bar, a terrace and shopping on-site. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a massage at Thalion, the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
A lift, multilingual staff and massage treatment rooms
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
Plasma TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks
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Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
4 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Amiraute
LE DECK
LE SAFRAN
LE SEVEN
LES ALIZES
Things to do
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Business services
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
In a provincial park
On a private beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa treatment rooms
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.66 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Property is also known as
Atlas Essaouira
Atlas Hotel Essaouira
Atlas Essaouira And Spa
Atlas Essaouira Hotel Essaouira
Atlas Essaouira Hotel
Atlas Essaouira SPA
Atlas Essaouira Riad Essaouira
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort Hotel
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort Essaouira
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort Hotel Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort on 11 Mar 2026 start from €101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort located?
Located in Essaouira Coast, this beachfront hotel is in a provincial park and within 1 mi (2 km) of Essaouira Beach, Port of Essaouira and Bab Marrakech Tower. Bab Sba and Dar Souiri are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort Reviews
8.2
Very good
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The property was amazing for holidays, available with a sea view room unique. The personal was very kind and always at disposal for clients request.
The breakfast was well prepared and diversified.
Special mention for the doorway entrance Mr DIOUF, always welcoming and smiling.
Thank you for everything, we endorse this hotel.
Highly recommended. The hotel staff very professional and very friendly and helpful. Thank you for making my stay very enjoyable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hicham
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Hilary
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Waterfront hotel with sea view, including from breakfast patio. Private section on the beach has towels, chairs. Nice pool but very windy. Very confusing layout of room numbers. Got lost twice because odd numbered and even numbered rooms are in different wings, but directions on signs are ranges. Spa drove me crazy - said would accept dollars and then refused a $20 bill because it was "too old."
Hilary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ghada
1 Sept 2023
I liked everything only de rooms are not cold enough but the service is great the people are Nice the hotel is clean and great location
Beautiful Hotel just right in front of the beach. The place, staff, and amenities were all good. The staff is very polite and very helpful.
Good breakfast with lots of choices. 15 minutes walk to the downtown.
Whether you are going with or without family, I strongly recommend this place to everyone. Definitely going to visit again.
Rooms and property in general are very good. Surprisingly for Morocco, staff is not very friendly/helpful (except the bellboy, he was excellent). The reception, restaurant, etc., did not make us feel welcome at all.
Food and drinks were good.
Hotel is very well located. beach front and there is a lot to do walking distance. We walked to the medina and back but next time I might stay closer.
Pros: Excellent location, great parking, good breakfast (not 5* though), nice staff, beautiful lobby and garden
Cons: the room was very dirty, we got upgraded to a Deluxe room which was old and dirty
The hotel lobby is very splendid and the reception services very helpful. The grounds are lovely and the ambiance quiet and exclusive.
The breakfast was cold - we arrived at 10 am and all the tureens were nearly empty and their contents cold. The staff started packing away at 10.20 and loudly talking to each other. Not what should happen in an expensive hotel.
We had a sea view room which was a mistake since rather traffic noise was horrendous and since the air con was not operative in early March it was either a noisy night or a hot night.
Good location. Taxi ride to Medina 7DH or easy walk of about 15 min. Beach opposite the hotel. Easy walk to restaurants.
Parking was on the street & we did ask if we could park inside the boom gate and told no, park on the street.
We had a burger & club sandwich from bar- they were good and reasonably priced for a hotel. Breakfast is ok - not many options. The pool was nice but the pool bar was not open when we visited.
The staff - not friendly, not rude - just ‘there’. The lady at the omelette station was probably the only one with a smile.
The door to my room malfunctioned, this was not handled well by the staff. This is the main reason for my dissatisfaction, there was no understanding or real help from the staff, when I tried to talk to the receptionist about it, he was only smiling. For me, it is a problem when the door can´t be locked, or can´t be opened. This happened multiple times. Except for that, ok hotel, nice location with some rooms overlooking the sea.
I think its important to note that this hotel has a five star rating. When you have this rating i think its fair to be critical of things that i would otherwise not comment on.
Cons: the pool needed a clean (there was green slime on some of the walls. Some of the matress beds by the pool were covered in bird poo for days on end. Somebody left a plate and coffee mug at the pool bar and it stayed there for days showing nobody was walking round and checking at the pool. A few of the complimentary soaps and shampoos in the shower were empty when we got there, when i asked at reception for them to be refilled they filled it with a very small amount, im guessing they are afraid of guests in a 5* hotel stealing moisturiser which is fine but it leaves a bit.of.a sour taste in my mouth to be treated like a criminal. The tv in the room didnt work as it hadnt been tuned.
Pro: pool was nice tempature and gets the sun pretty much all day. the staff were great and attentive and helpful and spoke many languages (in particular a porter from senegal whos name i didnt catch was amazing). It has a bar with football on and they have music there too. The room was clean and spacious.
I've just spent a week at this lovely hotel - I enjoyed a different artwork in the lobby area almost daily. The room, a little tired, was very comfortable and clean and I'm glad I booked a seaview - watching the beach spring into life each morning was a highlight (NB the beach is long, wide and often very windy - watching the kite surfers dance in the air was beautiful!).
There was plenty of choice each morning at breakfast and the attendant staff were, on the whole, friendly and helpful. The pool area was pleasant and the pool itself refreshing! Again, be prepared for the windier days. There is also a lovely calm garden area with couches etc.
Location: at first I was a little disappointed to find the hotel situated so far from the medina, fishing port and fort but actually the walk (around 30 minutes) North along the beach was really enjoyable (watching the families enjoying the waves etc) as we headed to the busier end of town. Walking South provided an opportunity to watch the various camel and horse riders and, of course, enjoy the acrobatics of the kite surfers. I loved the wide, windswept expanses of beach in this area. We also discovered some excellent restaurants behind the hotel, around 10 - 15 minutes walk.
5 star? That is subjective, dependent on your previous experiences but I, for one, am looking forward to returning to the Atlas Essaouira Riad Hotel soon!
Nice Hotel. Good room with excellent sea view. The shower was broken when we arrived, and the reception organised this to be fixed the same day. However it continued to leak and cause issues with the bathroom floor. The bathroom door was already bowed as it had been exposed to the water from previous leaks, which we realised when we arrived.
Semi responsive staff. When we arrived there was not much customer care and we were left to our own devices to find the amenities. The reception staff just told us what time breakfast was and our room number, and we were left to find this.
Room cleaning would not happen in a timely manner and we would leave and come back in the afternoon after our daily excursions, only to find our room was not clean despite the sign asking for this to be done, being clearly displayed on the door handle as is expected.
I opted for a massage on our last day, which was nice (first half), someone walked in during the second half when I was semi naked laying on my back. My eyes were semi covered, so i did not see if it was staff or a customer, but assume it was the latter as the masseur Hadijah, ushered them out in silence. The person sounded like a child and when finished, I noted there were two male children walking the spa halls looking for Hadijah to ask her something. I did not mention this to staff, as I could not confirm, but wanted to note in the review as privacy policies and adherance to dignity practices should be paramount for this service.
The Atlas Riad Essaouira is a beautifully designed hotel with an excellent location. The lobby area is warm and welcoming, creating a great first impression. However, when I arrived early, I had to wait at the bar, which unfortunately wasn’t serving any soft drinks. As a tired and thirsty traveler, it would be great if the bar or coffee area could be open for early arrivals to offer refreshments while waiting for the room to be ready. Fortunately, the reception staff were accommodating and managed to prepare our room by 1 pm, which was much appreciated.
Our room had a lovely and impressive sea view, but it was somewhat outdated and did not meet the standards of a 5-star hotel as advertised. For example, the room lacked basic amenities like an iron, which is typically expected in 5-star accommodations. Additionally, the sink in the bathroom did not drain properly, requiring manual adjustment to prevent overflow. Despite calling reception three times, it took some persistence before someone finally came to assist.
The WiFi on the third floor was also quite poor, which was a bit frustrating. On a positive note, the swimming pool was delightful, although the bar service there could be improved. The waiter was unable to recommend any cocktails, leaving me to choose one at random.
Overall, while the hotel facilities are decent, there is a need for significant improvements in customer service and attention to detail to truly meet the expectations of a 5-star rating. That said, it
The Atlas Riad Essaouira is a beautifully designed hotel with an excellent location. The lobby area is warm and welcoming, creating a great first impression. However, when I arrived early, I had to wait at the bar, which unfortunately wasn’t serving any soft drinks. As a tired and thirsty traveler, it would be great if the bar or coffee area could be open for early arrivals to offer refreshments while waiting for the room to be ready. Fortunately, the reception staff were accommodating and managed to prepare our room by 1 pm, which was much appreciated.
Our room had a lovely and impressive sea view, but it was somewhat outdated and did not meet the standards of a 5-star hotel as advertised. For example, the room lacked basic amenities like an iron, which is typically expected in 5-star accommodations. Additionally, the sink in the bathroom did not drain properly, requiring manual adjustment to prevent overflow. Despite calling reception three times, it took some persistence before someone finally came to assist.
The WiFi on the third floor was also quite poor, which was a bit frustrating. On a positive note, the swimming pool was delightful, although the bar service there could be improved. The waiter was unable to recommend any cocktails, leaving me to choose one at random.
Overall, while the hotel facilities are decent, there is a need for significant improvements in customer service and attention to detail to truly meet the expectations of a 5-star rating. That said, it
The view from the room was incredibly beautiful.
Overall the hotel was good with a variety of places to eat at the hotel and nearby.
The lobby was also lovely.
Bed was comfy and enjoyed the large bath tub.
Quentin David
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
greg
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Massive convention hotel in a relatively small town, which actually was a nice break from the small coziness of our Marrakech riad.