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Dar Nafoura Mogador

Property class: 3
Family-friendly 3-star riad near Essaouira Beach

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A coastal scene with rocky terrain, a castle-like structure, and the ocean.
A breakfast table with a variety of fruits, coffee, and orange juice, set on a balcony with blue cushions and a yellow pot.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two wall-mounted lights, and a cushioned seating area.
A building with a balcony, a hanging light fixture, and a window with decorative ironwork.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, decorative pillows, a large painting, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Guitha)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a table with a vase of flowers, and wall-mounted lights.

Double Room (Guitha)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Hasna)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Nejma)

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, wall-mounted mirrors, and decorative plates.

Double Room (Nejma)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Samira)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small window.

Double Room (Samira)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Loubna)

A hotel room with a red bedspread, two decorative pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Double Room (Loubna)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room (Habiba)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room (Habiba)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room (Raya)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room (Raya)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room (Maryama)

A cozy room with a clay oven, a wooden table with rose petals, a chair, a mirror, and a lamp.

Triple Room (Maryama)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Zahira)

A room with a bed, a table with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a door.

Standard Room (Zahira)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Medina stay.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Fish Market and Haim Pinto Synagogue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caravane café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dar Nafoura Mogador

Family-friendly 3-star riad near Essaouira Beach
There are 20 restaurants and 20 coffee shops/cafes on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Dar Nafoura Mogador. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira riad.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 20 dining venues
  • 20 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2002
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dar Nafoura Mogador offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 2 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 2 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 20 coffee shops/cafes
  • 20 restaurants

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Dar Nafoura Mogador
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dar Nafoura Mogador to the airport?

Dar Nafoura Mogador is 10.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar Nafoura Mogador?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Nafoura Mogador on Dec 6, 2026 start from $82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dar Nafoura Mogador have an airport shuttle?

Dar Nafoura Mogador offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 20 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Dar Nafoura Mogador to the beach?

This riad is a short 10-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.9 mi (29-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dar Nafoura Mogador offer free breakfast?

Dar Nafoura Mogador offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dar Nafoura Mogador?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Dar Nafoura Mogador?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dar Nafoura Mogador?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for EUR 2 per day.

Does Dar Nafoura Mogador have a pool?

Dar Nafoura Mogador does not have a pool.

Does Dar Nafoura Mogador have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 20 restaurants on site.

Does Dar Nafoura Mogador have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, body wraps, and massages.

How close is Dar Nafoura Mogador to downtown Essaouira?

Dar Nafoura Mogador is 0.6 mi away from Essaouira.

Dar Nafoura Mogador Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Dar Nafoura was made better with the attentive and supportive staff!! They went above and beyond to make us comfortable .. the room was clean and comfortable, Patio was amazing .. we would definitely stay again. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good place to stay

Great riad with excellent service. The staff were very kind and helpful, which made my stay very pleasant. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this place, was a very nice property to stay

Wonderful property, wonderful stay. Only issue is the bees in the morning when eating breakfast on the rooftop,.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little Road, nice breakfast but carbohydrate heavy so be aware diabetics. Room and bed were comfortable and hot water working well. The staff at the hotel were friendly and professional and were really nice to put up with my almost nonexistent French. I would recommend for authentic stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and customer service excellent.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was great, staff interaction could have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Address

Perfect address in Essaouira! Location, cleanliness, ambience and service were all fantastic. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and bathroom, cute interior, simple but tasty breakfast, easy to find in the medina, friendly staff who offer a map of the area and some tips. However the bathroom needs work : barely any water comes out of the shower and there isn't always hot water. The open shower format makes it so that water gets everywhere. There is no fan and the only window gives inside so the humidity never really goes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riads

A little hard to find but like all Riads it looks rough outside but was quite nice inside. Considering the age of most of them it’s amazing. Definitely not what people would call 1st class but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting, there was roaches and mice. We had to book elsewhere paying 4 times and leave in the middle of the night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Our riad experience

Very friendly staff and were super helpful when I had to go and visit the local hospital. It's location is right in the centre of the bustling medina so restaurants and interesting shops are everywhere. However we needed to change the duvet covers as they were dirty in both rooms. There was a lack of windows and hence not much ventilation so the bathroom got quite smelly. All in all it wasn't as clean as we would have liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Location: The location is great. It's very central, just 5 minutes to the main market. Hotel/Riad: Riad itself is already a bit older, everything is in ok condition but it needs some renovations soon. Our room was not the best, the ventilation in the bathroom was broken, the mattress was terrible and so were the pillows. Also the room could have been cleaner. Our bed did not feel clean and had some bits and peaces on the linen. There was dust hanging of the walls. Personal: The staff is very helpful and nice. They helped us with everything we needed. Parking: Even though it says on Expedia that there is parking, this is not really the truth. There are some private parking lots about 10 minutes from the riad where you can leave the car for 2 Eur per night, which was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not happy that there was continuous building work going on next door ALL day until 8pm - seven days a week! I had to change rooms twice but the whole riad was noisy and the staff were unable to intervene or do much which isn’t their fault however - the management knew this work was going on yet there was no mention of it on the Expedia website!! I could only afford to stay somewhere else for my last night so paid an extra £160 to go to a peaceful hotel so I could sleep and not be driven slowly crazy! The hotel say they couldn’t refund me for the night I didn’t stay because I booked on Expedia !! Not happy. If you want to get any sleep do not stay at this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres bien placé dans le centre d’Essaouura. Calme.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'emplacement du riad, l'accueil et la gentillesse de toute l'équipe, le confort de la chambre, la beauté des lieux, tout était réuni pour nous offrir une belle expérience à la découverte d'Essaouira en 3 jours ! Un grand merci ✨
La porte d'entrée du Dar Nafoura
La vue depuis la chambre Loubna
La sublime terrasse, avec vue panoramique sur la Médina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe RIAD bien localisé dans la médina, personnel très sympathique, service chaleureux, accueil et déjeuner impeccables, ils ont été très accommodants notamment pour conserver nos bagages en consigne. Nous recommandons chaudement à tous ! Merci pour tout !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accueil, bien situé, personnel chaleureux à l'écoute. Chambre agréable et propre, petit déjeuner varié. Super rencontre avec Eric.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement stratégique au cœur de la médina. Chambres de bonne taille. Petit-déjeuner standard qui manque d’une touche « locale ». Personnel serviable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un séjour magnifique avec la rencontre de personnes très chaleureuses , une restauration délicieuse. Un cadre et chambre au top!! On vous recommande à 100% cette adresse
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau riad

Au coeur de la médina, joli riad, petite chambre au dernier étage lumineux sous la terrasse. Bon service et petit déjeuner au rez-de-chaussée très agréable avec une flambée dans la cheminée le soir.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Personnel super gentil - mais ch aveugle

Assez compliqué à trouver. Notre chambre était complètement aveugle aucune ouverture sur l extérieur . La chambre de notre fille avait deux fenêtres et elle a trouvé que c était très bruyant / sinon accueil au top et grande gentillesse de la famille qui nous reçoit sur place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Logement peu spacieux, l'établissement dans la médina pas propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très gentil et serviable, je recommande vivement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sejour essaouira

Je remerci tout le personnel pour leurs accueil et leur sympathie, surtout mon ami Mohamed ( parce que il est devenu mon ami) il m"as guider pendant tout mon séjour et m'as fait découvrir la belle cité d'Essaouira. Je le remerci infiniment et je lui ais promi mon retour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024