Dar al Bahar
Riad in Essaouira
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Laundry and more
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About this riad rental
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, a hair dryer, and towels.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of Essaouira
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room (Aziza)
Beds not specified • 160 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)
Beds not specified • 151 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Triple Room (Aicha)
Beds not specified • 200 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)
Beds not specified • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla)
Beds not specified • 400 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 5.0
Very difficult to find this place in a dingy area. The staff appeared less than happy to see us. They offered no maps nor recommendations for places to eat - a bit useless really.
The ocean view was fantastic but the bed was uncomfortable. Neither of us slept well for the two days we spent. Still nice to open the window and listen to the ocean!
Shower worked very well with plenty of hot water.
1.0 / 5.0
Very difficult to find this place in a dingy area. The staff appeared less than happy to see us. They offered no maps nor recommendations for places to eat - a bit useless really.
The ocean view was fantastic but the bed was uncomfortable. Neither of us slept well for the two days we spent. Still nice to open the window and listen to the ocean!
Shower worked very well with plenty of hot water.
2.5 / 5.0
Great location, great service!
2.5 / 5.0
Great location, great service!
2.5 / 5.0
A great place in a great location with an ocean view from the bedroom window and welcoming helpful staff, and a good breakfast as well, what more could you ask for.
2.5 / 5.0
A great place in a great location with an ocean view from the bedroom window and welcoming helpful staff, and a good breakfast as well, what more could you ask for.
2.5 / 5.0
A great stay here - clean and friendly. Great view from rooftop terrace.
2.5 / 5.0
A great stay here - clean and friendly. Great view from rooftop terrace.
4.0 / 5.0
Booked for 2 adults and 2 children and was given a self contained apartment with sitting area and tiny kitchen plus 2 bathrooms over 2 floors. View was amazing, staff polite and breakfast good. Only caution is upstairs bedroom ceiling low (6 feet) and stairs very narrow so may not be good for those with mobility problems. They do have rooms without these issues so just ask but we felt we had the best rooms here for the view alone. Roof terrace a bonus.
4.0 / 5.0
Booked for 2 adults and 2 children and was given a self contained apartment with sitting area and tiny kitchen plus 2 bathrooms over 2 floors. View was amazing, staff polite and breakfast good. Only caution is upstairs bedroom ceiling low (6 feet) and stairs very narrow so may not be good for those with mobility problems. They do have rooms without these issues so just ask but we felt we had the best rooms here for the view alone. Roof terrace a bonus.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful Riad, nice room & hot water!! The staff was kind, helpful & very attentive. Hubby had a stomach ache and they got him tea to make him feel better.
This is our bad - we didn’t realize that we hadn’t paid online when booking. There was some confusion but they were kind & patient with us. They don’t take credit cards but we were fortunate because we had just enough cash to pay for it.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful Riad, nice room & hot water!! The staff was kind, helpful & very attentive. Hubby had a stomach ache and they got him tea to make him feel better.
This is our bad - we didn’t realize that we hadn’t paid online when booking. There was some confusion but they were kind & patient with us. They don’t take credit cards but we were fortunate because we had just enough cash to pay for it.
5.0 / 5.0
Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
5.0 / 5.0
Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
2.0 / 5.0
A pleasant b&b. The breakfast and service were excellent. We had a room with a sea view which looked out over the rocks but it meant that the room was a bit damp.
2.0 / 5.0
A pleasant b&b. The breakfast and service were excellent. We had a room with a sea view which looked out over the rocks but it meant that the room was a bit damp.
4.0 / 5.0
Window became detached upon opening. Made for a chilly, noisy night, but staff quickly repaired, then all was well. Rooms have no heat, but cozy sleeping under blankets. Very quiet. Good breakfasts. Good location, close to souks.
4.0 / 5.0
Window became detached upon opening. Made for a chilly, noisy night, but staff quickly repaired, then all was well. Rooms have no heat, but cozy sleeping under blankets. Very quiet. Good breakfasts. Good location, close to souks.
2.5 / 5.0
I really appreciated the riad host that he protected my friend from our tour guide who tried to take advantage of her vulnerability. The riad host immediately told the tour guide to leave the room. The host warned us that our tour guide was a crooked snake. I am glad that host stood his ground firmly to protect us and the host treated us with great respect. He served us an amazing breakfast. The riad was beautiful and clean, and it obviously is hundred years old that some areas needed some surface cosmetic work. The terrace on top of roof has good view of Atlantic Ocean. I would definitely return to this location. I want to say thanks to riad host for taking care of us with his protection.
2.5 / 5.0
I really appreciated the riad host that he protected my friend from our tour guide who tried to take advantage of her vulnerability. The riad host immediately told the tour guide to leave the room. The host warned us that our tour guide was a crooked snake. I am glad that host stood his ground firmly to protect us and the host treated us with great respect. He served us an amazing breakfast. The riad was beautiful and clean, and it obviously is hundred years old that some areas needed some surface cosmetic work. The terrace on top of roof has good view of Atlantic Ocean. I would definitely return to this location. I want to say thanks to riad host for taking care of us with his protection.
2.5 / 5.0
Dar Al Bahar was simply lovely. The room (Malika) that we chose was on the third floor but we were helped both going up and down with our luggage. The view is to die for, absolutely breathtaking. The terrace was perfect for watching the sunset and breakfast. We were a little cold so we had breakfast downstairs which was fine. We always had 2 types of bread with an omelette, coffee and juice. Location is good for all parts of the Medina, about a ten minute walk from where the taxi drops you off.
2.5 / 5.0
Dar Al Bahar was simply lovely. The room (Malika) that we chose was on the third floor but we were helped both going up and down with our luggage. The view is to die for, absolutely breathtaking. The terrace was perfect for watching the sunset and breakfast. We were a little cold so we had breakfast downstairs which was fine. We always had 2 types of bread with an omelette, coffee and juice. Location is good for all parts of the Medina, about a ten minute walk from where the taxi drops you off.
2.5 / 5.0
Spent one night at the hotel and were very satisfied. The hotel is well located in the city center at the ocean. From the roof it offers an absolutelly outstanding view. The rooms are nice and clean. To get to the beach, it takes roughly about 10 minutes by foot walking through the beautiful, narrow streets of Essouira.
2.5 / 5.0
Spent one night at the hotel and were very satisfied. The hotel is well located in the city center at the ocean. From the roof it offers an absolutelly outstanding view. The rooms are nice and clean. To get to the beach, it takes roughly about 10 minutes by foot walking through the beautiful, narrow streets of Essouira.
2.0 / 5.0
Rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and rooftops. Delicious breakfast, spotless rooms with efficient, helpful and happy staff. A softer bed would have made the stay perfect.
2.0 / 5.0
Rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and rooftops. Delicious breakfast, spotless rooms with efficient, helpful and happy staff. A softer bed would have made the stay perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff were so great and friendly, the room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place for a great stay in Essaouira.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff were so great and friendly, the room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place for a great stay in Essaouira.
1.0 / 5.0
Room offered was substandard we had to pay another CS 20 to get an acceptable room. The owner very unfriendly. No creditcard option she charged us 10% surcharge over bank rate for the payment.
Very dissatisfied.
1.0 / 5.0
Room offered was substandard we had to pay another CS 20 to get an acceptable room. The owner very unfriendly. No creditcard option she charged us 10% surcharge over bank rate for the payment.
Very dissatisfied.
2.5 / 5.0
I had been staying at a different riad in Essauoira but decided to switch to Dar al Bahar and I am so glad I did. It is a lovely riad located on a cliff above the ocean. Some rooms have ocean views, mine did not but I would leave my windows open so that I could smell and hear the ocean. It has a spectacular roof off terrace where a lovey breakfast is served. The staff is very nice and helpful. It is located on the northern side of the medina which I preferred. There are a number of good restaurants nearby and it is an easy walk to shops. When I come back to Essaouira I will definitely stay here,
2.0 / 5.0
This hotel is in a relatively quiet part of the Médina, next to the sea (although it’s not on the beach). It is basically a tower, and the rooms get less expensive the higher up you are (because the climb is steep). The room itself was clean and well decorated. The staff was a problem, though. The man on night shift was not at all helpful, and in fact, refused us a slightly earlier breakfast (we requested breakfast 15 minutes before regular time), which we needed because of a 9:00 bus. So we paid in full but received no breakfast. And not even an apology. There are plenty of other options in Essaouira so no need for this one.
2.0 / 5.0
This hotel is in a relatively quiet part of the Médina, next to the sea (although it’s not on the beach). It is basically a tower, and the rooms get less expensive the higher up you are (because the climb is steep). The room itself was clean and well decorated. The staff was a problem, though. The man on night shift was not at all helpful, and in fact, refused us a slightly earlier breakfast (we requested breakfast 15 minutes before regular time), which we needed because of a 9:00 bus. So we paid in full but received no breakfast. And not even an apology. There are plenty of other options in Essaouira so no need for this one.
5.0 / 5.0
Greeted with coffee and amazing almond pastries. The sea view room on the city wall was amazing. Don't miss sunset from the fourth floor terrace.
5.0 / 5.0
Greeted with coffee and amazing almond pastries. The sea view room on the city wall was amazing. Don't miss sunset from the fourth floor terrace.
5.0 / 5.0
I only wish I could have stayed longer! The rooftop patio is a great place to spend the morning reading. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. I loved every minute.
5.0 / 5.0
I only wish I could have stayed longer! The rooftop patio is a great place to spend the morning reading. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. I loved every minute.
4.0 / 5.0
Stayed at the suite, which has a very nice view of the sea. The suite is not too big and spread over two stories. Nice kitchen.
Nice Stayed, good breakfast
4.0 / 5.0
Stayed at the suite, which has a very nice view of the sea. The suite is not too big and spread over two stories. Nice kitchen.
Nice Stayed, good breakfast
4.0 / 5.0
Really pleasant hotel in a quiet part of the old town yet only a few minutes stroll through the lanes to the central square.
The staff were all friendly, extremely helpful and only too eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible, nothing was too much trouble if it would make our stay really special - which it was.
Great terrace for breakfast, fantastic sea views - sea view rooms probably recommended if available - looking out over a rocky coast and towards the sandy beaches.
Highly recommended both for accommodation and the warmth and help of the Hotel staff
FAQs
How much does this riad cost compared to others in Essaouira?
The average price for a rental in Essaouira is $91 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.
Is parking included with this riad?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dar al Bahar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this riad?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this riad. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dar al Bahar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this riad is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dar al Bahar?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and laundry.
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