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Dar al Bahar

3.0 star property
Experience Medina's historic charm at this riad, with a cozy lobby fireplace and a restaurant serving authentic local flavors.

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Visitors to Dar al Bahar enjoy Medina's charm. The riad offers continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace with stunning views, and WiFi. Multilingual staff can arrange dry cleaning and recommend nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room (Aziza)

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light, and a painting.

Standard Double Room (Aziza)

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bed with a striped bedspread, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Nour)

  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

A room with a bed, a desk, a door with intricate designs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room (Aicha)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with a bed, a table with a chair, a wall-mounted light, a door, and a painting.

Triple Room, Partial Sea View (Laila)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View (Abla)

A bed with a metal headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A single bed with a headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Saadia)

A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture, a wall-mounted light, a small decorative lantern, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Saadia)

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Meryem)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Meryem)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bed with a striped bedspread, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View (Malika)

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A single bed with a patterned bedspread, two wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a checkered table.

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.

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

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira, Dar al Bahar is near the airport and on the waterfront. Dar Souiri and Gallery d’Art Damgaard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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1 Rue De Touahen, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Souk Jdid
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fish Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place du Marché aux Grains
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bayt Dakira
    5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Brunch & Co
    5 min walk

About this property

Dar al Bahar

  • Riad near Essaouira Beach
  • 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 porter/bellboy, a TV in reception and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 16 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar al Bahar on 17 Jul 2026 start from €74, 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 within a 15-minute walk of Fish Market and Essaouira Beach. Place du Marché aux Grains and Skala de la Ville are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dar al Bahar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

K A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and loved the view. We watched the sunset on the roof top and had a glass of wine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great central location

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

10/10 Excellent

Elin Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooftop terrass, beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel al borde del mar , muy lindo y muy típico , el personal muy atento . Los recomiendo a su pasada por la cuidad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magníficas vistas al atlántico. Recomendable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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