Riad Maison Du Sud

The staff, particularly the managers were very helpful and quite friendly.

Children of other guests were allowed to run around making loud noises early in the morning. The shower was less than satisfactory.

The highlight of our stay at Riad Mason Du Sud was the town of Essaouira. The Riad was in an excellent central location. It was very easy to get there from the bus station with the help of the porters that await you. We were right in the center of the Medina with shops and restaurants all around. The common rooms and the roof top terrace were very nice. Also it is one of the few Riads that offers in room safes and locking doors. Credit cards were excepted and the front desk was helpful with maps, restaurant recommendations, and directions.

The Riad was a bit musty and damp. Our room lacked a window to outside and since the courtyard had been roofed over there was no air circulation. The roof top terrace was lovely but there were yoga classes being held there that forced guests to remain in a small portion as all of the furniture was moved to accommodate yoga. It was a bit of a challenge to get a table for four for breakfast and we thought the breakfast to be mediocre. This Riad was written up in Frommer's and was reported to have bikes as well as a bar neither which was on site.