Name: Dar Ness
Address: 1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco, 1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, Marrakech-Safi, 44000, Morocco
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $23 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Riad Dar Ness

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, harbors and relaxation – Check location 1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, harbors and relaxation – Check location Excellent location – show map

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Location Cleanliness Very good breakfast with ocean view Helpful staff Heating Interior looks very nice

Konstantin

Russia

Very warm staff who were extremely accommodating. Location very convenient to Medina and port. Nice rooftop terraces.

Miche

United States of America

We really like hospitality and professional approach. Interior design was cute and cosy. We were a bit late for a bus and we were in rush in the morning but the host lady did not let us go without a breakfast and we received the quickest service ever ;)

Dominik

Georgia

Fatimah and all the staff was amazing. Incredibly clean (immaculate) and the breakfast was superb. They even folded and hung my clothes when they cleaned my room each day. Fatimah gave me perfect help and advice for Essouira and Morocco — top place to stay! And location is as good as it gets (near main square and beach and shops). :)

David

United States of America

This place is lovely. The staff is great, they made our stay very comfortable and easy, were very attentive and helped us with finding a pharmacy. The location is fantastic! --right in the middle of everything! The rooftop terrace is awesome - great views of the water and city. We were very happy there, its a beautiful and comfortable place to explore Essaouira from.

2travelers

United States of America

Location and view from terrace was great.Close to pier and restraunt and easy to find.Clean, relaxing pretty place.would stay again

Daniel

United Kingdom

Staff were really helpful. Gave great tips on where to go and how to get there.

Eugene

United States of America

The location is perfect near the port and near to beach and old Madina. The staff is nice. The breakfast is okay. Enjoyed buying fresh fish from the port and get it fried just beside the port.....

Ahmed

Saudi Arabia

Fatiha, the receptionist was just so sweet and welcoming. She made me feel at home from the first minute. Her kindness and smiles fill you with warmth. She is simply lovely and makes your stay unforgettable. The riad is amazingly beautiful with stylish decor, clean rooms and beautiful views from the rooftop. I would definitely return and would look no further.

Agnes

Hungary

Location was perfect, very close to the beach, breakfast was great,

Kimo

United States of America

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Location Cleanliness Very good breakfast with ocean view Helpful staff Heating Interior looks very nice”

Konstantin Russia
“Very warm staff who were extremely accommodating. Location very convenient to Medina and port. Nice rooftop terraces.”

Miche United States of America
“We really like hospitality and professional approach. Interior design was cute and cosy.”

Dominik Georgia
“Fatimah and all the staff was amazing. Incredibly clean (immaculate) and the breakfast was superb. They even folded and hung my clothes when they cleaned my room each day.”

David United States of America
“This place is lovely. The staff is great, they made our stay very comfortable and easy, were very attentive and helped us with finding a pharmacy. The location is fantastic!”

2travelers United States of America
“Location and view from terrace was great.Close to pier and restraunt and easy to find.Clean, relaxing pretty place.would stay again”

Daniel United Kingdom
“Staff were really helpful. Gave great tips on where to go and how to get there.”

Eugene United States of America
“The location is perfect near the port and near to beach and old Madina. The staff is nice. The breakfast is okay. Enjoyed buying fresh fish from the port and get it fried just beside the port.....”

Ahmed Saudi Arabia
“Fatiha, the receptionist was just so sweet and welcoming. She made me feel at home from the first minute. Her kindness and smiles fill you with warmth.”

Agnes Hungary
“Location was perfect, very close to the beach, breakfast was great,”

Kimo United States of America

Stay in the heart of Essaouira – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, harbors and relaxation – Check location Excellent location – show map

This traditional riad is located in Essaouira, on the central square, Place Moulay Hassan, just 1,000 feet from the beach. It has a roof terrace with sea views and free Wi-Fi.

Dar Ness has a 24-hour reception, hosted by a multi-lingual team.

Guests at Dar Ness can enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine in the riad’s lounge, which has a fireplace. Meals are made from fresh market produce.

There is free public parking nearby, and a hammam and swimming pool are also within walking distance.

Kasbah is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, harbors and relaxation.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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– Excellent location – show map

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Essaouira’s old town or "Medina" is surrounded by an ancient city wall. Browse the souks to see what they're selling before stopping at a cafe or bar.

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Golf de Mogador
3.2 miles

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Essaouira Mogador Airport
9 miles

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: African

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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4:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Please inform Dar Ness of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 44000MH0519

“We really like hospitality and professional approach. Interior design was cute and cosy. We were a bit late for a bus and we were in rush in the morning but the host lady did not let us go without a breakfast and we received the quickest service ever ;) ”

“Fatimah and all the staff was amazing. Incredibly clean (immaculate) and the breakfast was superb. They even folded and hung my clothes when they cleaned my room each day. Fatimah gave me perfect help and advice for Essouira and Morocco — top place to stay! And location is as good as it gets (near main square and beach and shops). :)”

“This place is lovely. The staff is great, they made our stay very comfortable and easy, were very attentive and helped us with finding a pharmacy. The location is fantastic! --right in the middle of everything! The rooftop terrace is awesome - great views of the water and city. We were very happy there, its a beautiful and comfortable place to explore Essaouira from.”

“The location is perfect near the port and near to beach and old Madina. The staff is nice. The breakfast is okay. Enjoyed buying fresh fish from the port and get it fried just beside the port.....”

“Fatiha, the receptionist was just so sweet and welcoming. She made me feel at home from the first minute. Her kindness and smiles fill you with warmth. She is simply lovely and makes your stay unforgettable. The riad is amazingly beautiful with stylish decor, clean rooms and beautiful views from the rooftop. I would definitely return and would look no further.”

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Reviewed: March 18, 2020

Martin
United Kingdom
9.0

“Great stay”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Excellent breakfast up to 12.00 midday. Great location and excellent roof-top terrace for breakfast in the sunshine. Very friendly and helpful staff and room cleaned daily etc. Would stay there again

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

Lee
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Quirky Room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- bit hidden out the way but not really a bad thing.
-Really quirky room, bigger than most over 2 levels. -Really friendly staff -Comfy bed

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Dominika
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mouldy walls in the bathroom and poor WiFi coverage

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Ansis
Latvia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Next to cafe that turns into disco on weekends, can hear loud music until 23:00 to 01:00 in the night.
Simple design, functional, clean, really nice roof terrace. Perfect location.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Maria
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Clean and good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was as shown in the picture. Very good location and clean. The staff were helpful, as well

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 11, 2020

Mengmeng
France
3.0

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The facility is used . Towels and bedding are not in the good condition. Especially the blanket is the same size as single bed, hard to cover the back and belly at the same time. There is a bar next to the room. Very nosy during the night. didnt sleep tight all night ! But people are very nice and helpful. Terrace is very enjoyable too

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 7, 2020

Anna
Austria

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, have a drink on the rooftop and watch the sunset

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Janet
United States of America

2 helpful votes
9.0

“Staff was very helpful toward my personal needs.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Morning coffee!
Staff was very helpful!!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Cs
Hong Kong

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No hair dryer
Very cozy

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Alec
Netherlands
9.0

“One of our favourite stays in Morocco”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not much we did not like. One thing to note is that our 2-person room had two floors due to the weirdly shaped space. For us this was not an issue at all but it is something to keep in mind if one of the guests is less mobile.
The roof terrace is beautiful and we enjoyed having our breakfast there! The location was also good, being located in a narrow street just off one of the central squares. Simply enjoyed our stay here. It was a shame they were fully booked when we wanted to extend our stay but you really can't blame them for being a popular stay.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 18, 2020

Ilya
Russia

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Night before flight”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a bit loud cause music from restaurants.
Nice Riad in the middle of Medina. Stayed only one night so there is no not much experience about this place. I left in the morning 5 AM and got breakfast for me even for such early.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

M
Germany

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Good Dar in great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It goes without saying that, for people with less mobility, I wouldn't recommend the maisonette room. Also, it was fairly loud because all the other guests passed the room door. We could also hear the live music of a neighbouring bar (but the music stopped before midnight).
Dar Ness is located right at the edge of the medina, very easy to find. Great for parking and exploring the city. We stayed in the maisonette room, which was very charming and felt like a childhood dream cave - the stairs are obviously not very suitable for people with less mobility though. The Dar has an amazing rooftop terrace with beautiful sea and city views. Breakfast was good - standard Moroccan breakfast.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2020

Julia
Germany

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No parking included
Very nice and clean rooms. Warm blankets and a heater which is during the winter season a real blessing :) Friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast and good location.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 9, 2020

Annette
Switzerland
9.6

“Faliha the best!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Faliha the receptionist and the guy who always opened the door are very nice people. They make you feel at home and give you good advice for Essaouira. The hotel is very cosy. Thanks Faliha :)

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 4, 2020

Konstantin
Russia
10

“Very nice place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location Cleanliness Very good breakfast with ocean view Helpful staff Heating Interior looks very nice

Stayed in January 2020

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