Beautiful medina riad in Essaouira with sea view

Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, travel crib
Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, travel crib
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, travel crib

About this riad rental

Nestled in Essaouira, this lovely riad for $138 per night is a great option for your next break. Dar Ettouahen is a beautiful, elegant, light and airy, newly refurbished riad on a quiet street within the walls of the historic Medina of Essaouira. It is just two minutes walk from the bustling souks, outdoor cafes and candlelit restaurants, and seven minutes from the beach. Cosy enough for two, but well-equipped and spacious enough for a whole family or group of friends, Dar Ettouahen has traditional stone arches, tadelakt (marble-dust walled) bathrooms, tiled floors, high thuya wood ceilings and a open log fireplace. The ground floor is a wonderful spacious open-plan living space, and upstairs there is a cosy salon and four large bedrooms. On the roof are fantastic sea views - there is a large sheltered terrace with plenty of room for eating, drinking and relaxing and a second smaller upper terrace provides the perfect setting for watching the sun set over the waves crashing on the rocks below. During your stay, you will be looked after by Fouad, our local caretaker who is there to make sure that you have a great stay. Not only is he able to help with any problems you may have (e.g. finding a doctor), but he can also give lots of advice and organise excursions for you, including transport to the airport (from 600 dhms) or your next destination. He will meet you when you arrive in Essaouira, take you to the house, and lend you a local mobile phone with which you can call him if you need him during your stay. He is kind, honest and very reliable. The house is cleaned weekly and in between guests. Khadisha and Bouchra, our excellent cooks, are also available to make delicious breakfasts and traditional Moroccan dinners for you at very reasonable prices. These meals are often described by guests as a highlight! They will also provide additional cleaning and washing for you on request for a small charge. If you are travelling with young children we provide stair gates, a high chair, a travel cot (with additional mattress and cot bedding) and a baby bath. We are also able to organise babysitting during the evenings. The medina around the house is pedestrianised, therefore there is no parking directly by the house but there is a large secure car park just a 10 minute walk down by the beach that many of our guests use. Fouad will be able to give you directions to the carpark on your arrival and will meet you there to welcome you and show you to the house.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly

Map of Essaouira

Reviews

4.7/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
5.0
Oct 2023
Dar Ettouahen exceeded our expectations, it is well equipped and quirky, the roof terrace with sea views sets it apart. It is 15 minutes flat walk across the medina to a glorious sandy beach. Car parking is £7 for 24 hours and is 10 minutes walk to the riad. The main supermarket is outside Essaouira so we stocked up for self catering on the way in. You can find well cooked food with drinks for £15/euro per head in dozens of restaurants nearby. The arrangements for picking up the key/finding where to park are haphazard (the sole means of communication being telephone) but once over that hurdle the apartment is excellent.
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2023
Wonderful house, a little problem with ants in the kitchen. Otherwise excellent!
5.0
Apr 2023
We had two wonderful nights at the Riad. It is perfectly located to experience Essaouira. There is a beautiful view of the sea from the terrace. The rooms are beautifully designed, very authentic, there is a lot of space with many nice retreats (our son always chilled in the second living room on the second floor), The kitchen is greatly equipped, everything is very clean. We were a family of 5 with a teenager son and grandparents and we all felt very comfortable. Johan and Fouad on site are always available and very helpful. A highly recommended accommodation, anytime again! Jederzeit wieder!
5.0
Aug 2022
Lovely property in a great central location. Lots to explore and do in Essaouira. We had lots of lovely food at local restaurants and breakfast was amazing each morning at the riad. We would recommend the quad biking with Palma Quad on the beach front and also a visit to Hotel Des Iles to use the pool. The local cafe does the most amazing avocado toast! Great shopping and prices very reasonable for momentoes and trinkets. It was very windy when we first arrived and so we had to shut the windows in the house which led to a little dampness. Also the local temple was being renovated so building work during the day was a slight disturbance. However overall the house was a great base with plenty of space and amenities which was very good value.
4.0
star 5 empty
Apr 2019
Myself and a series of friends stayed here for 5 weeks in Feb/March. The riad was beautiful and going to sleep with the sound of the waves in the background was very soothing. I still miss that. Fouad and Kadisha were both very helpful and good at what they do. Fouad took us to the Sunday market in Had Draa to see the livestock market and all the local comings and goings. Highly recommended. All of us staying here are keen foodies and enjoy cooking in foreign lands with local ingredients, and the only slight disappointment was the kitchen equipment which fell a bit short. The saucepans were losing both their teflon and their handles, and could really do with replacing and ideally it would have been nice to have had an oven capable of cooking a tagine (especially as we were provided with one!). Another socket in the area by the kettle would be good as making toast and boiling the kettle had to be done in relays. Of course, none of that would matter if you weren't into cooking and we did manage to overcome most of the problems. Would I stay here again? Oh yes, in a heartbeat.
4.0
star 5 empty
Apr 2019
Great riad, perfect position.
Great riad, perfect position.
Myself and a series of friends stayed here for 5 weeks in Feb/March. The riad was beautiful and going to sleep with the sound of the waves in the background was very soothing. I still miss that. Fouad and Kadisha were both very helpful and good at what they do. Fouad took us to the Sunday market in Had Draa to see the livestock market and all the local comings and goings. Highly recommended. All of us staying here are keen foodies and enjoy cooking in foreign lands with local ingredients, and the only slight disappointment was the kitchen equipment which fell a bit short. The saucepans were losing both their teflon and their handles, and could really do with replacing and ideally it would have been nice to have had an oven capable of cooking a tagine (especially as we were provided with one!). Another socket in the area by the kettle would be good as making toast and boiling the kettle had to be done in relays. Of course, none of that would matter if you weren't into cooking and we did manage to overcome most of the problems. Would I stay here again? Oh yes, in a heartbeat.
4.0
star 5 empty
Nov 2018
Very nice house in a good location. Fouad looked after us very well and Khadija cooked us lovely food. Recommended.
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2018
Lovely house
Lovely house
Very nice house in a good location. Fouad looked after us very well and Khadija cooked us lovely food. Recommended.

FAQs

How much does this riad cost compared to others in Essaouira?

The average price for a rental in Essaouira is $79 per night. This rental is $59 above the average.

Is parking included with this riad?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful medina riad in Essaouira with sea view. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this riad?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful medina riad in Essaouira with sea view. Enjoy the water!

Is Beautiful medina riad in Essaouira with sea view pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this riad is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Beautiful medina riad in Essaouira with sea view?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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