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Dar al Bahar

Property class: 3
Bayfront riad with restaurant, near Essaouira Beach

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Immerse yourself in the charm of Medina at Dar al Bahar, where a warm welcome awaits with continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to WiFi and unwind by the lobby fireplace or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $64
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7

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Standard Double Room (Aziza) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

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

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Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ground Floor (Zahra) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room (Saadia)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Meryem)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Rue De Touahen, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fish Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place du Marché aux Grains - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Souk Jdid - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salut Maroc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café L’esprit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Al Khaima - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dar al Bahar

Dar al Bahar features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, parasailing, and surfing/body boarding, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking within 3281 ft (MAD 30 per night)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals on weekdays for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1900
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs MAD 200

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs MAD 30 per night (3281 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts cash.

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

Does Dar al Bahar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dar al Bahar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dar al Bahar?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dar al Bahar?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar al Bahar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dar al Bahar and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Dar al Bahar?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Dar al Bahar like?

Dar al Bahar is located on the waterfront in Medina, a short 4-minute walk from Skala de la Ville and 11 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

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Reviews

Dar al Bahar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good and a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money
Cheuk Nam, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were lovely. Helpful and friendly.
K A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooftop terrass, beautiful room.
Elin Johanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location. Can see the ocean from the room and excellent view from the rooftop deck. Nice staff. Breakfast was good. Bathroom on the small side but otherwise ok.
Minh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location

Great location, great service!
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay and loved the view. We watched the sunset on the roof top and had a glass of wine
Dina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
colin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ocean view, close to everything. My only complaint is that there was no hot water in shower. Luke warm at best. Shukran. I had a great time in Morocco!
JULIA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
Fabrice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good!

A great stay here - clean and friendly. Great view from rooftop terrace.
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Mandy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff and good breakfast. Good location at the outer edge of the Medina (though we got lost trying to find it). Very steep steps to rooms and rooftop deck. Room was charming but some oddities, like a cupboard with rod but a shelf immediately below, so hangers not useable. And only one set of towels for two people --asked for more and got an extra hand towel but still only one bath towel between us. However, they kindly lent us wine glasses and a cork screw! I didn't love our bathroom (in Saadia room), unglazed tiles in shower base seemed like they be hard to clean. However, a clean safe spot for a reasonable rate -- I'd stay again.
catherine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
catrin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Leticia, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique Riad ! Toit terrasse avec une vie incroyable sur la médina, les fortifications et la mer déchaînée. Les. Chambresbsont superbes et le petit déjeuner excellent !
Julien, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Utrolig snille de som jobber der, god frokost, vakkert og historisk bygg og beliggenhet. Tak terrasse utsikten er noe av de vakreste jeg har sett når bølgene slo til. Rent og pent også. Anbefales!
Gustav, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dar Al Bahar fue una experiencia hermosa. El riad es encantador, auténtico y cómodo, con una atención cálida e impecable. La terraza es espectacular: el mejor lugar para ver la puesta de sol, con una vista increíble y una atmósfera mágica. Muy recomendable. Volvería sin dudarlo
Sebastian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel al borde del mar , muy lindo y muy típico , el personal muy atento . Los recomiendo a su pasada por la cuidad
Laurent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chambre sans vue mer mais agréable , jolie et une literie de bonne qualité. La vue sur l'ocean est magnifique depuis la terrasse oû un petit dejeuner copieux vous est servi. Je vous recommande vivement ce riad oû vous etes accueillis avec le sourire et bienveillance .
Cecile, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Joli couche de soleil sur la terrasse .chambre petite et un peu vieillot es.riad assez loin du port tenu par un français très gentil
serge, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Superbe vue. Emplacement sympa. Un peu déçu …n accepte pas les cartes et pas de pré-paiement. Très petit pour prendre le petit dej !
Coralie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique !

Nous étions seulement de passage, nous sommes restés qu'une nuit avec nos 3 enfants mais le logement était super, vue incroyable, prestation à la hauteur de nos attentes. Nous n'avions juste pas prévu que c'était de l'autre côté de la médina donc pas trop pratique si on doit aller à la voiture ou faire des allers retours avec les enfants.
Jordan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magníficas vistas al atlántico. Recomendable
Youssef, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel nel cuore della Medina, camera semplice e carina ma solo piccola e stretta. Meglio le camere lato Mare. Nel complesso giudizio positivo
RITA, 1-night trip