Riad Esmeralda
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The upper gallery, a painted door and paintings on the walls

The house

The patio, the carved arches, the paintings and the rooftop.

The patio, its tables and its paintings
The patio, a large ceramic pot and a tree

The patio

Around the patio

Every room opens onto the patio, under its glass roof.

In the middle, a star-shaped fountain. Against the wall, a zellige fountain. All around, tables for tea and plants in ceramic pots.

“It’s picture perfect from all angles.”
Jon
“Let alone the beautiful Esmeralda home and decor.”
Jon

Carved plaster

The arches

Carved plaster arches, their edges cut into small lobes, frame the doors, the stairs and even some of the beds.

A carved plaster arch, the wooden staircase and the zellige
The patio seen through the carved arch of the Mogador room
The blue staircase seen through a carved plaster arch, cedar ceiling
An alcove under a carved arch, blue and white curtains
A corridor under a pierced arch painted yellow
The Deluxe room, the carved arch above the bed
A door under a carved arch, curtains drawn onto the patio
A corner of the patio, blue wall, bench and a large painting
The Moroccan sitting room, yellow benches and an octagonal ceiling
The Moroccan sitting room

The decoration

Paintings everywhere

Paintings, photographs and works of art, from the patio to the rooms.

“This one was by far the best in every way. It’s a very beautiful riad with large paintings everywhere, even in the rooms.”
Danilo
“The owner and her staff really made our stay special.”
Jon

The rooftop

The rooftop

The top floor is a large terrace, under a blue lattice pergola on yellow beams.

By day, the lattice draws a chequerboard of shadow on the zellige floor. In the evening, the lanterns are lit.

“The rooftop with all the cozy places to sit and relax was definitely a highlight.”
Scott
The rooftop, the blue lattice pergola and the zellige floor
The rooftop at night, the pergola lit
The pergola at night

In the morning

Breakfast

  • Included in every room rate
  • Continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free
  • Packed to take away if you leave early
  • Mint tea is waiting for you on arrival
“Greeted us with mint tea on check in. Lovely homemade breakfast and very friendly staff.”
Spiteri
“The breakfast was good (& the cook accommodated for a gluten free guest gracefully).”
Sandi

On foot from the door

Around the riad

  • Rue des Consuls5 min
  • Souika market street6 min
  • Bab Laalou8 min
  • Kasbah of the Udayas9 min
  • Bab El Had12 min
  • Rabat beach14 min
  • Rabat-Ville station22 min
  • Hassan Tower22 min

Good to know

  • Reception open 24 hours a dayArabic, French, English and Spanish are spoken.
  • Airport shuttlePaid, on request: Rabat-Salé airport is about ten kilometres away.
  • Free Wi-FiThroughout the house.
  • Children from 10 years oldNon-smoking, no pets.

Book direct

Choose your dates and rooms, then send the request on WhatsApp or by email. The house replies with its availability. Nothing is paid online: you pay at the house.

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