Dar Al Bahar
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About this property
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 rooms with attached bathroom and a guest lounge. Each guest room at Dar Al Bahar is colorful and decorated with Moroccan tiles and furniture. Each room has an private 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 organized 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 located in the medina of Essaouira. It is just 656 feet from the Mohammed Ben Abdellah Museum and Essaouira Airport is 9.1 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fatna
Canada
“The Riad is centrally located and is in a quiet neighbourhood. Breakfast was amazing and I was greeted with tea and cookies when I checked-in. I stayed for two nights and I was surprised that my room was cleaned on my 2nd day. Saad (Riad manager)...” - Catalina
Spain
“Nice staff, very kind. Good value overall, small place but clean. right in the heart of the medina, but on a side street so it was quiet.” - Leszek
United States
“Beautiful view from window, good breakfast, excellent location” - Thomale
United States
“The location is stunning. The house is gorgeous. A real historic gem right on the city walls. The room was very comfortable for the price. The staff is the best! The classic breakfast was delicious and included. It’s a good deal.” - Stuart
United States
“Friendly staff Good breakfast Great view from our room up three narrow steep stairs Good hot water and WiFi” - Douglas
United States
“The service is excellent. Amine and his colleagues are most professional and helpful. For the staff, dashing up four flights of stairs with heavily laden trays to serve breakfast on the rooftop terrace for a guest who has a breakfast whim up there...” - Lisa
United States
“The view from our bedroom was mesmerizing, and made just hanging out in our room feel enchanting. Watching the tide come in and go out, people fishing, beachcombing, playing soccer during low tide, as all very relaxing and entertaining.” - Sara
United States
“The room and bathroom were overall clean. The furnishings were aesthetically pleasing and felt homey. We had our own terrace with the exact view of the rocks and ocean that is pictured for their profile. The staff was nice, professional and...” - Rabab
Morocco
“The location The view from the terrace The friendly staff” - Otha
United States
“Amin and the rest of the staff were exceptional hosts. They were very gracious, hospitable, and highly professional. The dar itself is beautiful, and very thoughtfully designed. And the views of the ocean and city are glorious. Lastly, the...”

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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Your credit card details will be used only to guarantee your reservation. Your card will be charged only in case of no-show or late cancelation, as per terms indicated on our Booking.com profile. Please note that, at the front desk, we accept only cash.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
License number: 44000MH0518