Dar al Bahar

3.0 star property
Bayfront riad in Medina with restaurant

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Dar al Bahar

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Terrace/patio
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla)
Moroccan cuisine
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla) | Bathroom

Overview of Dar al Bahar

8.6

Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
Map
1 Rue De Touahen, Essaouira, 44000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries

Room options

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

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

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

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

Basic Twin Room, Ground Floor (Zahra)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Medina

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • LOFT - 5 min walk
  • Mandala Society - 4 min walk
  • La Tolerance - 5 min walk
  • La Clé De Voute - 2 min walk
  • Triskala Café - 1 min walk

About this property

Dar al Bahar

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Dar al Bahar. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Traditional Restauran, which serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for dinner.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hours off-site parking within 3281 ft (MAD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

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

Special features

Dining

Traditional Restauran – This restaurant specialises in Moroccan cuisine and only serves dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 23 per person, per night
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: MAD 275.00

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 1100.0 per night

Parking

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Dar al Bahar?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Dar al Bahar?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar al Bahar?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar al Bahar?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar al Bahar and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, parasailing and body boarding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar al Bahar?
Yes, Traditional Restauran offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Dar al Bahar like?
Dar al Bahar is located on the waterfront in Medina, a short 2-minute walk from Skala de la Ville and 11 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
Fabrice, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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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10/10 Exceptional

What a friendly atmosphere keep up the good work
Mohamed, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

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.
Pamela, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mary Illeen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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

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.
margaret, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so great and friendly, the room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place for a great stay in Essaouira.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Riad
Excellent Riad
Neil, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room offered was substandard we had to pay another CS 20 to get an acceptable room. The owner very unfriendly. No creditcard option she charged us 10% surcharge over bank rate for the payment. Very dissatisfied.
milan, 1-night family trip
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