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Hotel Sahara

2.0 star property

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Gazebo
Reception hall
Staircase
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property entrance

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Av .Okba Ibnou Nafiaa, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Hotel Sahara is next to Essaouira Clock Tower and Gallery d’Art Damgaard. This 47-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café De France - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ksou - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sahara

At Hotel Sahara, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is EUR 3 per night if you plan to drive, or hop aboard the airport shuttle for EUR 20 per vehicle roundtrip. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and a library.
23-cm flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 3 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10.00 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.92 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 3.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 3 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

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 credit cards
  • Check-in: noon—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers valet 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 credit cards.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sahara Essaouira
Sahara Essaouira
Sahara Hotel Essaouira
Hotel Sahara Hotel
Hotel Sahara Essaouira
Hotel Sahara Hotel Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Sahara?

Hotel Sahara provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Sahara?

This hotel is situated in Medina, just steps from Essaouira Clock Tower and Gallery Kasbah, and within a short walk of Place Moulay el Hassan. You'll also find Skala de la Ville and Essaouira Beach less than a mile away.

Is a spa located at Hotel Sahara?

Spa services at the hotel include body scrubs, facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Hotel Sahara feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Sahara doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Sahara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Sahara have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Sahara serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Sahara allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Sahara for a fee of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Sahara?

The closest major airport to Hotel Sahara is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.6 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Hotel Sahara Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 38 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HUge and empty hotel in need a updating and cleaning. Very dirty and bed bugs. I had to change rooms 3 times and each time the beds and linens were disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Room comfort

Tired old quirky hotel.

The Hotel Sahara in Essouira has seen better days. It is a fabulous old building right by the walls - a great location. It is very much in the 'traveller' mould by which I mean it hasn't changed its service much since I first stayed 33 years ago! The showers are inconsistent, the towels, well, bring your own. I stay in some very fine places around the world but this place is quirky, cheap, easy and safe - though not for the faint hearted. No breakfast, non existant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

JJ, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold showers, dirty towels, broken glass!

No tea or coffee as stated in advert. Room was dark and very dated. The towels were dirty and at least 20 years old. Most of the time the showers were cold. I think they put the hot water on in the morning for 1 hour. I cut my finger on a broken glass table in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant helpful staf . Good location . Defentley recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a visit to the way things used to be and should have remained. This is hotel for non-tourist industry fiends. Lots of charm and character at a great price.

2/10 Terrible

Ting kwok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
垃圾旅店，汚穢，老舊
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Hôtel tranquille

Hôtel à 3 minutes de la grande place Pratique pour passer quelques nuits Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Екатерина

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

Ни в коем случае

Древний отель, куча насекомых, горячую воду ждешь по десять минут (и это норма, об этом гласит бумажка на двери внутри номера), находится в районе медины (хотя это может для кого-то и плюс), всё старое и очень грязное, даже белье и полотенца. Персонал мило улыбается и кивает, но толку от этого абсолютно никакого. Не было указанных отелем в объявлении чайника или кофеварки. Но это всё не самое страшное. В силу архитектурных особенностей и/или расположения воздух в номере ОЧЕНЬ сырой. Мало того, что стиранные носочки не сохнут, более того - влажным становится всё. Даже вещи которые Вы не стирали. Даже книга в Вашей сумке. Представляете, какой там запах и как это влият на здоровье? В ванной на шторке была черная плесень. Очень надеюсь, что это просто грязь, но очень похоже на плесень. Ах да. За трое суток в моем номере никто не убрался и даже просто не вынесли мусор. Кстати, телевизор не работал и половина лампочек не горели. Наверное, это к лучшему, иначе на свет сползлось бы еще больше насекомых. (Вы когда-нибудь видели таракана, размером с нормальный человеческий мизинец? Не в террариуме, а в живую. Я теперь - да) В общем, если я попаду в Ад, мне кажется, в нем будет лучше, чем в этом отеле.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Pozer

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Pozer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Acceptable hotel for that price

You get what you pay for. Not a luxury, but OK.,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal para pasar unos dias buen precio y lo mejor de todo es la ubicacion a un paso de todo de la plsya de plaza donde se encuentran los restsurantes para comer y del zoco y te evitas alojarte por la medima que la verdad de noche da miedo ir ,fuimos para un dia y nos quedamos 4 ,ademas si vas en coche hay cerca ron un parking vigilado las 24 horas por poco dinero,habitacion grande y espaciosa yo era una individual y me dieron una tamaño king size enorme lo unico malo es q a partir de la 2 planta no llega el wifi y en la pagina de hotels indica que si que tiene y no pero bueno teniendo la playa a 5 m tampoco se echa de menos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

raphael

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bof ca va qu on a paye 15 euro la nuit sinon a 30 euro chercher ailleurs
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2/10 Terrible

jamal, Montreal

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

Le plus pir nuit dans ma vie

Je suis mal accueillir beaucoup de bruit par contre l hôtel est vide . pas de respect ils d autre hôtels mieux que ca

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Et godt beliggende hotel med hyggen som vigtig.

En slags andalusisk værelse flot malet i flotte farver og gode store senge og man sover godt. Vel små 100 år gammelt og meget hyggeligt. Overtaget af sønnen, der er i gang med modificering. Der mangler varmt vand; men det kommer nok! Der er mange værelser i hotellet og også store stuer. Perfekt beliggende i den gamle by og let at finde frem til fra en stor rundtur i de mange små stræder. Perfekt for familier, store som små, at bo på.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

ALLAL

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

Hotel bien place

L emplacement est agréable accès rapide auX sites des monuments à la plages au port Ainsi de vivre et voir tout près la vie journalière des gens de la ville. L hôtel est convenable pour 2 jours ou 3 jours.

2/10 Terrible

Samira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bien placé mais sale

Pas de restaurant, pas de spa, linge de lit qui sent l humide et taché, linge de toilette non fournis si pas demandé, ni savon, ampoules qui ne fonctionne pas, tuyauterie de sdb moisie par le calcair, baignoire mal lavée, reste des megots des clients precedent dans le cendrier, chambre spacieuse et fraiche mais tres humide. Pour le prix c est tres juste niveau propreté... dommage car hotel qui aurait beaucoup de potentiel avec la terasse sur le toit ainsi que leur differents grands salons. Le personnel sauvent l image en etant agreable.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Un gran hotel venido a menos, muy barato

El hotel parece sacado de una película, es muy bonito y tiene una ubicación estupenda, pero necesita unos arreglos y un poco más de limpieza, por el precio lo recomendaría, pero le falta más limpieza sobre todo en los baños.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Mauvais hôtel

Service nul Chambre sale Mauvaise qualité Cher par rapport au qualité

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Lille

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

Très agréable séjour.

Bon accueil, belles grandes chambres typiques et colorées. Tres bonne impression pour toute ma famille (3 chambres). Personnel à l'écoute et disponible.

6/10 Okay

Jörg, Perstorp, Sweden

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rundown

Although this hotel has seen better days, it certainly has a certain charm from days of yore. Spacey rooms, sleepy staff, no service, dangerous night lights, dilapidated beds and furnture only added to said charm...although I could do without the bad toilet plumbing.