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Dar al Bahar

3.0 star property
Bayside riad with free breakfast and a 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 AED 181
AED 216 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Panoramic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View (Assià) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds 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)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room (Aicha) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Mounia)

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 the lobby and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets 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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mi (MAD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekdays for a fee of MAD 200

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

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 elevators
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 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar al Bahar on 12 March 2025 start from $54.19, 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?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Dar al Bahar located?

Located in Medina, this riad is steps 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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location
Great location, great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good!
A great stay here - clean and friendly. Great view from rooftop terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money wirh fantastic view from our bedroom and fhe terrasse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy

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

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, 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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enchantées
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a friendly atmosphere keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Disliked: 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

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

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

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

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

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