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Dar al Bahar

3.0 star property
Bayside riad with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room (Aziza)

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Meryem)

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ground Floor (Zahra)

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Saadia)

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Rue De Touahen, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

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

Riad located in Medina
Consider a stay at Dar al Bahar and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (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 (75 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Dar al Bahar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar al Bahar?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar al Bahar on 17 Mar 2025 start from AU$85.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dar al Bahar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dar al Bahar?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Dar al Bahar located?

Located in Medina, this riad is steps away from Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Place Moulay el Hassan and Bab el-Marsa are also within 10 minutes.

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Dar al Bahar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, 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

catrin

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

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

8/10 Good

Coralie

Superbe vue. Emplacement sympa. Un peu déçu …n accepte pas les cartes et pas de pré-paiement. Très petit pour prendre le petit dej !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Magníficas vistas al atlántico. Recomendable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

RITA

Hotel nel cuore della Medina, camera semplice e carina ma solo piccola e stretta. Meglio le camere lato Mare. Nel complesso giudizio positivo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Enchantées
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Merci 🙏
Très bon séjour avec un très bon accueil! Merci pour votre gentillesse et disponibilité.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

What a friendly atmosphere keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

4/10 Poor

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dar bahar Déçu.
Ne prenez surtout pas la chambre au rez-de-chaussée. C'est une honte de mettre cette chambre en location. C'est juste un local à balais. Cerise sur le gâteau, le bureau de la réception se trouve juste devant cette chambre. Influencé par les photos, je l'ai réservée pour une nuit, la veille je suis passé pour voir à quoi elle ressemble. Très déçu, je demande à la réception de me donner une autre chambre. Pas possible. J'ai abandonné le prix de la location et j'ai été trouvé ailleurs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Illeen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matej

Nice view
Spent one night at the hotel and were very satisfied. The hotel is well located in the city center at the ocean. From the roof it offers an absolutelly outstanding view. The rooms are nice and clean. To get to the beach, it takes roughly about 10 minutes by foot walking through the beautiful, narrow streets of Essouira.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Un belle adresse
La vue sur la mer est un vrai plus ainsi que le petit déjeuner sur la terrasse avec la vue sur la medina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

margaret

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