Dar al Bahar

3.0 star property
Bayside riad with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ground Floor (Zahra) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Panoramic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View (Assià) | Terrace/patio
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla) | Living room
Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Rue De Touahen, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

Panoramic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View (Assià)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ground Floor (Zahra)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Dar al Bahar is next to Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. This 10-room, 3-star riad has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baladin Essaouria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dar al Bahar

Bayside riad with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
At Dar al Bahar, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a porter/bellhop, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Wardrobes or closets are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mile (MAD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekdays for a fee of MAD 200; reservation required

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 23.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Nearby parking fee: MAD 30 per night(3281 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Hosted evening meal: MAD 200

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Dar al Bahar
Dar al Bahar Essaouira
Dar al Bahar Hotel
Dar al Bahar Hotel Essaouira
Dar al Bahar Riad
Dar al Bahar Essaouira
Dar al Bahar Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Dar al Bahar?

Dar al Bahar offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Dar al Bahar?

This riad is situated in Medina, just steps from Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and within a short walk of Place Moulay el Hassan. You'll also find Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Dar al Bahar?

No, this riad doesn't offer parking.

Does Dar al Bahar have a casino?

No, Dar al Bahar doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dar al Bahar?

No, there is no indoor pool at this riad.

What do couples enjoy most about Dar al Bahar?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront riad include a pillowtop mattress as well as a restaurant and free breakfast.

Does Dar al Bahar have a hot tub?

No, this riad doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Dar al Bahar have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Dar al Bahar serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Dar al Bahar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Dar al Bahar.

Are there connecting rooms at Dar al Bahar?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this riad.

What is the closest airport to Dar al Bahar?

The closest major airport to Dar al Bahar is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dar al Bahar?

No, at Dar al Bahar, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Dar al Bahar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suggest you look elsewhere

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

Great location, great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good!

A great stay here - clean and friendly. Great view from rooftop terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

catrin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Riad & Staff

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant B&B

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a friendly atmosphere keep up the good work

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela, Harrisburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Illeen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great riad host

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t beat the view

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet hotel overlooking the ocean in the mediina.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Riad

Excellent Riad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

milan, Ossauria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely relaxing riad

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,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kamille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this guest house

The kindest hosts at this guest house! Amazing location and sea views from the terrace. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely riad in an amazing location.

Everything about this riad was just what we wanted. On arrival we were offered mint tea and Moroccon cookies before being shown to our room which was great. As with most riads, our room wasn't huge but it had everything we needed. We had one of the sea view rooms which was great. The riad couldn't be closer to the sea, so to look out every morning was a really lovely start to the day. The breakfast on the roof terrace is great - coffee, fresh orange juice, omelette and roll. Lovely to eat as you sit and watch the city come to life and plan your day. The location is great - it's quiet but only about a 2 minute walk from the centre of the medina. The staff were really helpful too. I can't wait to go back!