Enjoy your stay in our beautifully renovated Moroccan riad in Essaouira
Our intimate riad (Morocco traditional home) has been lovingly renovated using traditional materials and techniques. Beijmats tiles, tadelakt walls provide classic Moroccan style with a hint of contemporary design. Every piece of furniture was made by local craftsmen or bought at the flea market and renovated by us.
We propose 4 charming and very confortable guest rooms (each of them with bathroom and toilets) as well as a quiet sunny roof terrace and a cosy lounge where you can enjoy a glass of mint tea or warm up during the colder season.
Our riad Dar Darek provides 2 vacation options : stay with us on a bed and breakfast basis or rent the whole riad as holiday home with housekeeper services. We can accomodate 8-9 people.

Morocco traditional home, riad with 4 charming bedrooms

On the ground floor is the covered traditionel courtyard (patio), the lounge and the kitchen. On first and second floors are the bedrooms (2 double suites and 2 twin bedrooms).
On the third floor is the roof terrace which is sheltered from the wind and very calm. Enjoy the sun and privacy!
Our riad Dar Darek provides 2 vacation options: stay with us on a B&B basis or rent the whole riad (privatized for your own use) as holiday home with housekeeper services. The house can accommodate 8-9 people.
Great location to enjoy the best of Essaouira
Dar Darek is located in the heart of the ancient walled city and only 5 minutes walking from the beach. The various markets (souks) and restaurants are a few steps away from our riad.

In the ancient walled medina, the traditional Morrocan way of life
Near to the beach and water sports activities
Easy access
Our riad is located in a typical quarter of the ancient medina, surrounded by tiny grocery shops, kind of ali baba caverns, crafmen workshops, barbershops, hamman… you will experiment a true taste of Moroccan life.
The immense fine sand beach of Essaouira is only 5 minutes walking from the riad.
Dar darek is located 2 minutes walk from a main entrance gate of the medina and its watched car park and 5 minutes walk from the Supratours bus Station. A city map with directions will be sent to you. The ancient walled medina is closed to cars.