Lovely Riad Malaika is a recently restored riad in a narrow backstreet of Essaouira. There are only 8 rooms over 3 levels with a rooftop terrace. The rooms in Essaouira are good value compared to Fes and Marrakech. Riad Malaika is run by a friendly and kind French-Belgian couple, aided and abetted by the savvy and knowledgable Hakim- a young local guy who speaks several languages, learnt while working in one of the shops. Everything in the town is within walking distance, including one of the best Moroccan restaurants we visited for tajine only two minutes around the corner. There is an Arabic expression used frequently that I love, which roughly translated means 'If it is Allah's (God's) will' - 'Insha'Allah', meaning- 'hopefully'.
'Insha'Allah' I will return to Morocco...
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