Name: Dar Al Bahar
Address: 1 rue de Touahen, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco, 1 rue de Touahen, Marrakech-Safi, 44000, Morocco
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $33 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Dar Al Bahar

1 rue de Touahen, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco – Excellent location – show map

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Morocco · September 4, 2016

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Dar al Bahar is lovely hotel just by the sea. Views from top floor (5 floors, no elevator) are amazing. Hotel is owned by really friendly couple, although they don't speak much English.

Ella, Finland

What a lovely place! Great service, nice room, beautiful view from the roof top, yummy breakfast, excellent location.

Excellent!, South Africa

The staff is great, the breakfast is great and different every day. It's clean and very tastefully decorated. It's got windows! Great view over the sea. They also can be closed to cut the noise out completely. Phantastic stay! :) thank you!

Baerbel, Germany

We had a room with the view out to the sea. It was magnificent! The hotel is basically at the rocky shore right by the sea and you can hear the waves from the room. The view can also be enjoyed from the common terrace. The breakfast was amazing and the staff were super friendly. Would stay here again if I were to return to Essaouira. Great value for money.

Anonymous, Switzerland

Rooms are clean, nicely decorated. Location is great, right next to the ocean. The view from the rooftop is spectacular.

Atina, Spain

I got a room with a sea view, and it was just incredible. The riad is basically part of the old wall of Essaouira that (on the north-west side anyway) separates it from the ocean and so my bedroom window was part of that wall, looking out on the waves of the Altantic crashing into the rocks.

Sean, Ireland

Wonderful location, you can see both medina and the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are super clean and well decorated. Staff are super nice, tried to resolve every of your problems. Since my room was on the ground floor beside the street, it's a bit noisy. After letting the staff know, he sent off his friend who was talking with him and tried to keep the street quiet. Really appreciate that. Lots of thanks.

Yixuan, China

Loved the decor and location, staff were very helpful and polite

Hicham, United Kingdom

The staff are very helpful and cherishing and room tidiness is great Room view was great except that time was not good cause Fog was covering the city :D Hotel style was very Authentic and dramatic

Abolsoud, Egypt

Great breakfast- everyday small part was different

Kamil, Slovakia

Great location!

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Built on Essaouira’s ancient city ramparts and offering a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the ocean and the medina, this traditional Moroccan hotel offers en suite rooms and a guest lounge.

Each guest room at Dar Al Bahar is colourful and decorated with Moroccan tiles and furniture. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bathtub or shower and some have views of the ocean.

A continental breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Other meals can be organised upon request and enjoyed in the hotel’s dining room with an arched stone ceiling or on the rooftop terrace.

In the evening, guests are invited to relax in the hotel’s lounge where free Wi-Fi internet access is available.

Shooting of the third season of Game of Thrones, a famous TV show, have taken place outside Dar Al Bahar, which is situated in the medina of Essaouira. It is just 650 feet from the Mohammed Ben Abdellah Museum and Essaouira Airport is 9.1 miles away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Essaouira, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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	Malika Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower. It offers a panoramic view of the ocean. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, View, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Aicha Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 172 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Saadia Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wake-up service Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Zahra Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² Located in the ground floor, this room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Nour Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower. It offers a panoramic view of the ocean. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, View, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Aziza Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Abla Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 323 ft² This suite has sea views, 1 bedroom and a separate living room with satellite TV. Please note that the bedroom and bathroom are 1.80 metres high. The living area is normal height. Room Facilities: TV, Kitchenette, Radio, Refrigerator, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Sofa, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Leila Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 172 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower. It offers a partial sea view. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, View, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Meryem Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Mounia Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 172 ft² This room has a traditional Moroccan decor and features an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower. It offers a partial sea view. Room Facilities: Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, View, Wake-up service Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Dar Al Bahar is certainly the name it deserves: the house by the sea. Built on the ramparts of the city of Essaouira in the "San Dion" district, she faces the ocean and its trade winds. From the terrace the view is one of constant movement.

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Golf de Mogador 3.4 miles

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Essaouira Airport 9.2 miles

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Pets are not allowed.

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July 15, 2017

Anonymous
Germany
5.0

“Dar al Bahar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Saadia Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉Wifi did not work. No credit cards accepted. Showers smelled mouldy. No Shampoo, hairdryer etc. When walking there you get accosted by dozends of vendors.
눇The view, staff friendly enough.
June 30, 2017

Ella
Finland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Zahra Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Hotel is really recommendable, but be careful while choosing the room. Stairs are quite steep, although the views are worth it. We had Zahra room in the ground floor. It was cold even in June and really damp like a dungeon. We tried to get laundry to dry, but there was no success during 3 days. Voices from the street sounded like they were in the same room, and there was noise well after midnight. Other rooms are much nicer, so my tip is not to choose the cheapest one.
눇Dar al Bahar is lovely hotel just by the sea. Views from top floor (5 floors, no elevator) are amazing. Hotel is owned by really friendly couple, although they don't speak much English.
June 18, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Dreamy stay in Essaouira”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Saadia Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Booking.com informed us we would be able to pay by card at this hotel, but it was cash only.
눇Beautiful, clean and cozy room! We loved having breakfast up on the terrace each day - taking in the breathtaking views of Essaouira. The staff were very kind and accomodating and made us feel at home.
May 3, 2017

Despina
Belgium
9.6

“Great roof terrace”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Zahra Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉the room at the ground floor does not get very well aired so it can be a bit humid at times.
눇The roof terrace and the lovely breakfast
April 30, 2017

Excellent!
South Africa
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Meryem Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇What a lovely place! Great service, nice room, beautiful view from the roof top, yummy breakfast, excellent location.
April 19, 2017

Charles
United States of America
7.5

“I loved the place, but I should have asked the owner to correct the shower problem.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Meryem Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Our room was on the top floor. The water pressure in the shower was barely more than a dribble. I'm ex-Peace Corps, but I found myself desiring a wee bit more pressure.
눇The breakfast on the roof was wonderful.
March 26, 2017

Hanneke
Netherlands
6.7

“nice place but could be with more athmosphere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Nour Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉a comfortable place downstairs where you can enjoy a glass of wine, because the room was quite small and dark.
눇the view was excellent and the breakfast lovely.
March 24, 2017

Anonymous
Switzerland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Aziza Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Great location facing the ocean! The terrace has a great view and you'll see seagulls flying over you all day. Breakfast is nice too!
March 13, 2017

Gillian
Isle of Man
9.2

“Super clean,great location, quiet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Zahra Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathroom very dark. No mirror in bedroom. No reading light.
눇Location. Easy to find from Supratours coach stop.Just a 10 minute walk through medina.(I backpack so no luggage)In a quiet location so slept well. Rooftop sitting area overlooks ocean _ beautiful.Staff pleasant without fussing. Very pleasing.
February 4, 2017

Sherry
Morocco
8.8

“Great staff, overall good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Zahra Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Did pay more than website offered, although it was confusing due to city taxes.
눇Really friendly staff
January 30, 2017

James
United States of America
10

“Come back with a book, or to write one. I could retire in this little nook!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Abla Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Loved everything. However, a few caviats: If I was taller than 5'9'' the bedroom ceiling level (only in the bedroom and bath) of Abla room would have been crowding me and I would have wished I was in another room. (However, the view from this room was fantastic so we were very pleased to be there). For average height folk Abla room is a comfy nook, cozy and very peaceful. ______ Finding the riad location can be a bit of an adventure as Google maps does not have the medina mapped out. We will make it easy for you! Print or bookmark these instructions and you are good! Google will take you to the NW gate and proclaim you have arrived at destination. Not exactly. Not a problem. Helpful to know: the riad is in the medina wall, overlooking the ocean. So the sound of ocean can be a guide no matter what gate you enter. You can only access the riad by walking through the old city, no matter where you enter. But one route is easier than others - more direct and less hassle. Here's what is easy . . . Follow google maps to the NW gate near the ocean and then backtrack up the street past the taxi/bus pull out on the right and find the parking garage/lot on the left that will charge you 3 euro a day for parking. Leave the car with them and take the keys. Ask them to find you an old guy with a cart to wheel your stuff if you don't want to deal with it for 200 meters and a possible wrong turn. (If you pay him 5 euro he will be happy. If you pay him 10 he will probably bless you.) Exit the parking garage and go left, away from the ocean, and around the corner of the medina. Walk along the wall until you get to the next main gate. (You can enter any gate, but the simplest path is this main gate (near the NE edge in the area furthest from the ocean, more north than south). It has a large archway and through it is a wide street as you enter.) Follow this main street. It will narrow as you go.
눇Simple, classy, relaxing decor and style. Our room, Abla, was a split level small apartment in the city wall overlooking the ocean. Charming. With a small living room looking out the city wall to the ocean breaking on rocks and sand, a small kitchen (looking over the riad patio below) and a cozy bedroom upstairs (ceilings were low here, so that could be an issue of you are taller) with an amazing ocean view, comfy queen bed, cute bathroom with great cross-breeze. The sounds of the waves hitting the rocks and beach were very soothing. The view out the window was a beautiful picture. Very tastefully decorated in neutral sand-beige, white and the bath with pretty, simple green tile accents. Breakfast served on the roof several stories up (stairs only, but charming) with fantastic views. the white rooftop patio with cobalt blue accents was very fresh and clean. Breakfast served with a smile and always lovely. All staff were kind, gracious, patient, service-oriented, knowledgeable and efficient.
January 14, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Ocean Cliffs respite”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Zahra Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇The location next to the ocean cliffs were a great respite from the crowds of the Medina. Breakfast on the terrace was excellent - best of any place we stayed in Morocco with crepes one morning! Very warm and helpful staff.
January 13, 2017

Trevor Garrett
Ireland
Age group: 45 – 54

5 helpful votes
10

“A gem in the wall of the old town.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Malika Double Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing it was charming.
눇Panoramic ocean view.
January 8, 2017

Baerbel
Germany
10

“Recommondation!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The staff is great, the breakfast is great and different every day. It's clean and very tastefully decorated. It's got windows! Great view over the sea. They also can be closed to cut the noise out completely. Phantastic stay! :) thank you!
January 3, 2017

Anonymous
Switzerland
9.6

“Wonderful place, highly recommended!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Nour Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Since we were travelling in winter, the room did get quite cold and damp at nights. To have heating in the room it was extra 10 euros per night which we found out on the day we left!
눇We had a room with the view out to the sea. It was magnificent! The hotel is basically at the rocky shore right by the sea and you can hear the waves from the room. The view can also be enjoyed from the common terrace. The breakfast was amazing and the staff were super friendly. Would stay here again if I were to return to Essaouira. Great value for money.

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