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Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Essaouira with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Lobby sitting area
Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 Rue Malek Ben Morahhal, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima is next to Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid. This 3.5-star guesthouse has 14 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skala du Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima

Guesthouse in Essaouira with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
At Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. If you drive, self parking is MAD 40 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 250 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (MAD 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Secured self parking fee: MAD 40 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Riad Dar El Qdima Essaouira
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima Essaouira
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima Guesthouse
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

This guesthouse is situated in Medina, just steps from Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk Jdid, and within a short walk of Skala de la Ville. You'll also find Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

Yes, secured parking is offered for MAD 40 per night.

Does Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima have a casino?

No, Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and concierge services plus some accommodations include city views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima.

Does Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

The closest major airport to Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.4 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima.

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Waleed A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice just don’t understand the city tax payment. And why it’s not included in expedia
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ninian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient for all the medina
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, friendly and helpful staff, breakfast is small but delicious (actually it’s enough because there is no food waste),
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mellora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here a couple of times - very nice dar, well kept, clean and decent. Great location. Would recommend. The service was a little off this time with the ladies a bit distracted chatting in the kitchen. And the young lad helping missing delivery of breakfast things. A few of us solo guests had to chase for things having waited for a decent amount of time Both on days when there was a big group and after the group had left the next day. Still all round a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room so small, no place to put a small suitcase. No closet or shelf.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

mhamed

Traveled with group
I don’t like it coz you can not go out side before 8 h AM
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

mhamed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

mhamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lancy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Qdima is by far the best hotel to stay in the medina however it does not consist of a rating that it deserves for the quality of service offered by current owners during the last year. In turn, I insist you to disregard manifold of the ratings written earlier. We came as two different families on holiday together and this hotel offered welcoming, warm hosts, who have fantastic recommendations for food and plenty more as well; a nearby vicinity, for minute tasks such as having a excellent hangout and near fabulous restaurants, for foods like lobster, octopus, sardines, oysters, local’s soup and get the opportunity to purchase seafood (mainly fish) from the market. Personally, I have chosen to highlight the cheerful, caring owners for guiding us around this unfamiliar, unusual, unique region, which we were visiting for our first time. Lokman and Teresa passionately assisted us for any arousing assistance that was required as well as ones that would benefit us, making our stay much less stressful so in this spirit I would like to thank Lokman and Teresa dearly. The location is wonderful making access to anywhere in the whole medina in a brisk walk of an under a stable amount of five minutes. Featuring this made it a seconds decision whether to travel back to the hotel for any miniature task. Overall, the memories & experience is commended majorly because of the wonderful time that hotel staff offered to us. Everything above are the reasons that I recommend to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Plutôt bien

Riad en plein coeur de la Médina. Il est bien décoré et mignon. Cependant j’étais dans la chambre 1 et l’odeur de l’humidité était forte plutôt dérangeant même si on y reste juste la nuit, les affaires s’imprègnent de l’odeur. Riad assez bruyant dès le matin lors du petit déjeuner.. sinon le service et le personnel très gentil et serviable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amina

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

Agréable séjour très bon accueil

Très bon accueil Check in rapide, personnel très serviable et attentif aux demandes chambres spacieuses salle de bain très propre et fonctionnel Riad très calme et bien situé. Situé dans une rue très calme et sécurisé. Nous étions deux femmes seules et nous nous sommes vraiment senti tranquille Merci à l’équipe petit déjeuner qui c’est levé tôt pour nous servir le petit déjeuner plutôt car nous devions partir à 8h. Je vous conseil vraiment. Agréable séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sabah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C’était vraiment super, merci à l’équipe ^^
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MARJORIE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit dejeuner a partir de 9h servi a partir de 9h20/30. Trop tard pour moi ! Un jus d orange dans un petit verre a the au petit dej, ben cest pas beaucoup! Pas de produit de toilettes (gel douche ou savon)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Salvador

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

Viaje en familia

El hotel está bien situado. Hay sitios muy bonitos cerca, a los que puedes llegar andando sin problema. Por la noche descansamos muy bien, pues es muy tranquilo. Lo mejor fue el personal; todos fueron muy amables... La recepción, las cocineras... Mencionar especialmente a Zakariya, ya que mi niña de un añito se puso un poco enferma en el viaje y él nos ayudó con mucho cariño. MILLONES DE GRACIAS!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

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

Fuyez c’est catastrophique

Fuyez!!! Une nuit horrible il faisait extrêmement froid, on vous fait payer en plus pour avoir un chauffage le comble, et en plus complètement défectueux,cassé pas de savon, une seule serviette pour tout. Aucun confort je suis revenue malade …et j’en passe on n’a même pas voulu rester déjeuner tellement l’expérience était mauvaise Vous trouverez beaucoup mieux à Essaouira Ça ne vaut pas du tout le prix payé
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay in the center of the medina ..