Rue Boutuille 3, Mellah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#10 of 101 B&Bs and inns in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 104 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 4, 2024
Pascal
GermanyMy stay at "Darantur" in Essaouira was an unforgettable experience, marking my first visit to both Morocco and this charming city. The location of Darantur is simply unbeatable - conveniently close to everything you might want to see and do, yet situated in a tranquil spot where relaxation comes easily. The room we stayed in was adorably quaint, equipped with all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. What truly set this place apart was the beautiful rooftop terrace, offering a serene space for breakfast or a peaceful tea time, embracing the essence of Essaouira's laid-back atmosphere. However, the highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the staff. They deserve a perfect score of 10/10 for their exceptional friendliness and hospitality. Always attentive and ready to help, they made our stay even more special. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Darantur for making our first journey to Morocco so memorable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Alan
United KingdomNot an issue for us but there are a lot of twisty stairs to reach the roof.
Perfect. Nice appointment room, wonderful enthusiastic owners, magnificent sun terrace. Nice artistic touches throughout. Easy to find in middle of the medina. Great value. Would happily return.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Matthieu
BelgiumI LOVED the decoration, the vibe, the warm welcome.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Bryde
United KingdomBeautiful apartment in the heart of the medina. A perfect place for travelling with our one year old! Fantastic hosts!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Ciara
United KingdomNothing
Lovely staff, Gorgeous art, stunning terrace, ideal location, amazing views, insanely comfy bed. Beautiful stay :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomFantastic stay - great location, lovely quirky property with amazing views from the rooftop. Highly recommended!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Nadina
GermanyThe Riad was truly nice, with the most sweetest welcome by Hassan. The room was cozy as the rest of the Riad and the rooftop terrace was amazing. Since it’s higher then the neighbor houses you have the most amazing view. I loved to stay there and have a coffee while enjoying the view and listening to the seagulls and the noises from the streets.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Marie
United States of AmericaIt pains me to write this but I rely on honest reviews so this is our subjective opinion. We took the apartment with the private kitchen on the top most floor. It’s my mistake that I dint pay attention to the lack of air conditioner. When we arrived it was so hot with the afternoon sun beating on the bedroom window. There is not even a table fan. We stayed for two nights. The next day it cooled down but it rained so again the opened windows made it humid inside. I’m just guessing maybe the lesser priced apartments with. I kitchen probably would be better since they are one floor lower and hence cooler? Even though the apartment is very cute in a bohemian type of way, there is a plethora of small arts and such which were dust collectors. I saw myself dusting many times with a kitchen towel before I realized it’s our vacation. The point is it’s not very hotel sterile. Lastly the stairs are narrow and winding and it was a hassle to climb the 3 floors with them. We booked this because of the rooftop view and space but honestly there are much cleaner places with air con at the same price point nearby.
The apartment is very central. You step out and you are right in the Medina very close to the fish market and such. The rooftop view is too pretty and we took some amazing sun set shots. The bed is really comfy and felt very clean not like the rest of the space. The caretaker Milouda is very sweet and kind. Even though she didn’t know much English, her kind gestures and smile really made a difference to the stay! The owner is also very responsive over texts and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Heidi
United States of AmericaHard to find in Medina for Americans
Hosts were outstanding
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Christopher
United States of AmericaPainting the terrace caused minor inconveniences, but is required to give the well maintained feeling.
Extremely friendly staff! Great location and beautiful rooms. The best equipped kitchen we have seen in Morocco. A perfect option for guests who want to have a nice relaxing long stay and feel at home!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
David
United States of AmericaWould stay again.
This is a small and simple Dar that feels like part of the town. It isn’t a modern or fancy hotel but has a home feel. It has a beautiful terrace with a fully equipped kitchen and fridge. The hosts spoke no English, but we speak no french or arabic so no complaints and not something we require or expect of the host. They were so kind and made us coffee/tea upon our arrival. They cleaned the room daily as well. The location was perfect and check in was easy. For the price, this place is unbeatable. Comfy beds, good facilities and always felt safe.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Tzungye
Taiwanbad is just a little small.
location is very good near the market and its music is fantastic, you can see the sunrise and sunset on the top floor. because we take the bus at 17:00 after checkout, the host let us put the luggage at the lobby.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 13, 2023
Alex
Germanyno complaints!
The riad is really cozy, clean, and very tastefully decorated. Both Milouda and Hassan were wonderful, welcoming hosts. There is a small kitchen on the terrace that all guests can use to cook food (spices are provided by Daranur, and you can buy the ingredients at the market down the street). The highlight of this place is the roof terrace. The view of the ocean and Medina is amazing. It's the perfect spot to watch the sunset/ sunrise. We stayed here for three nights and spent most of our time walking through the Medina. The riad is ideally located if you are interested in exploring by foot.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Giulia
ItalyAlthough nothing to do with the property, the Mellah can feel uninviting at night.
The most beautiful place we stayed in during our trip to Morocco! The home is owned by a lovely couple who are always attentive and welcoming; they greeted us when we arrived with tea on their terrace. The rooms are decorated beautifully and are very comfortable. Everything was spotless and the home even smells amazing! You can enjoy a mint tea whenever you like on the terrace and there is also a hammock :)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Tara
FranceA lovely apartment with a beautiful rooftop, where you can relax and see the ocean after a full day in the city center.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Petrushevska
North MacedoniaThis hidden gem in Essaouira is simply amazing! It's located right in the heart of the Medina and offers a fantastic sea view from the rooftop. The cleanliness was great, and the hosts are the friendliest people ever! They're always up for a nice chat and make you feel incredibly welcome. If you want a cozy little place to explore the city on foot, look no further – this is the perfect spot to stay! :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 8, 2023
Hicham
MoroccoNothing
The decoration, the hosts (a lovely couple best hosts ever ), great hygiene, the terrace.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 12, 2023
Maria
United KingdomI liked everything & willing to go back for a longer stay.
It is a Moroccan style house with charming rooms. The interior design is made with love, no doubt. At the terrace there is a communal kitchen to prepare dinner, coffee & meant tea and enjoying it like in your own home. Great location in the Medina, easy access to the beach. The owner very attentive & always in touch to ask us how was everything.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 10, 2023
Sabrina
FranceThe hosts were so kind, they made sure we had everything at all time. Thank you again for being such great host, especially with a baby, much appreciated!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 8, 2023
Liam
United KingdomA minor housekeeping oversight that was quickly rectified.
Loved the location and the apartment full of character, very homely and incredible rooftop terrace.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 13, 2023
Georgia
United Kingdomnothing it was perfect!
A beautiful space, very homely!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 9, 2023
Kevin
United States of Americaall was great
the owners are the best! personally met us and guided us.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 27, 2023
Mahreen
United KingdomNothing really - I just wish I had a heads up that the payment would be in cash so I would have been better prepared.
Wonderful hosts with their place in the middle of the more local Mellah neighborhood - they were very warm and welcoming - I felt like I were staying with friends. this is was especially welcome after a especially after a traumatic experience with a hotel in Marrakech.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 15, 2023
Tríona
IrelandEverything was 100%. I had a really wonderful stay here and would high recommend it to anyone travelling to Essaouira. The owners are extremely friendly, helpful and the house itself is beautiful. The location is fantastic, right in the middle of the action, yet quiet and peaceful. I look forward to my return.
Stayed in April 2023
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