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Dar Dayana

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Medina

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Double Room (Amethyste) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach nearby
Double Room (Onyx) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
26 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Turchese) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Turchese)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Corail) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Corail)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Amethyste) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Amethyste)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Onyx) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Onyx)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Medina guesthouse, 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 el Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skala du Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dar Dayana

3-star guest house in Medina
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dar Dayana.

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

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Dar Dayana offers 4 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Essaouira guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MAD 80 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Destination fee: MAD 35 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MAD 80 per person

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 accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Dar Dayana
Dar Dayana Essaouira
Dar Dayana House
Dar Dayana House Essaouira
Dar Dayana Guesthouse Essaouira
Dar Dayana Guesthouse
Dar Dayana Essaouira
Dar Dayana Guesthouse
Dar Dayana Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dar Dayana to the airport?

Dar Dayana is 10.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dar Dayana have an airport shuttle?

Dar Dayana offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge (roundtrip).

How close is Dar Dayana to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.7 mi (29-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dar Dayana offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dar Dayana, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of MAD 80 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dar Dayana?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Dar Dayana?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Dar Dayana?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Dar Dayana have a pool?

Dar Dayana does not have a pool.

Does Dar Dayana have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dar Dayana have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Dar Dayana to downtown Essaouira?

Dar Dayana is 0.6 mi away from Essaouira.

Dar Dayana Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

COLETTE

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz, USA

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

Lovely riad in the Essaouira medina

This hotel is very charming and cute, has a great location, and the staff, Hafid and Hakima, were extremely helpful and welcoming from when I arrived to when I left. I had one of the smaller rooms, the Corail, but it was still quite comfortable, clean, had a good shower and a nice view. For a small extra price you can have breakfast in the courtyard. Overall everything was excellent and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan, NYC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, calming B&B with delicious breakfast and amazing courtyard. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable and relatively spacious. Location was ideal, inside the medina but easy to find and close to shops and restaurants. The managers, Hekima and Hafid, were Not only very knowledgeable but an absolute joy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place!

We loved this place! It felt like a little oasis and was very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

richard and ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

We were welcomed from the moment we arrived. Hague and Hawkins are amazing. There was always someone on hand if we needed help. The breakfast was amazing. To sum up great location, amazing hosts, friendly service, clean, breakfast to die for. We will be back on our next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful hosts

Great hosts. Wonderful time

10/10 Excellent

St John, ingrave

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

An oasis of tranquility

lovely riad great location and a lovely couple who run it - only 4 rooms but each is lovely. a great breakfast too

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Central to the medina

The owners were very helpful and it is very central to the medina. The breakfasts were lovely. However the room was cramped and the bathroom was actually in the room, so you could hear everything. A nice place but I would be very careful about which room you book

8/10 Good

mike, Milton keynes

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

An oasis - but you have to get to it!

Friendly hosts and full of character. But it is a basic B&B in part of a very old market area and as soon as you walk out the confines it hits you! People buying and selling and invariably crowds of people often in narrow dimly lit streets. An experience yes. But you probably would not want to stay too long even with the oasis of your lodgings to escape to!

10/10 Excellent

JAVED, London

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

The best ever

I will miss the family that took care of me so well. The love in this riad was very special The food is beyond ones expectations in a five star hotel.. I was very well looked after - thank you Hafid and family Javed

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Northants

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

Thanks to the team at Dar Dayana

Superb little riad with lovely staff who treated us so kindly. The courtyard is beautiful and the ground floor lounge is a lovely extra feature. Great location in the heart of the old town

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely gorgeous!

Our stay at Dar Dayana was the best in Morocco. The welcome the warmest, the breakfast the tastiest and most varied and the riad the prettiest. I recommend this riad to everyone!

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Croydon

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

Very stylish decor and extremely welcoming staff.

Warm welcome from the lovely couple that run the riad - Hakima and Hasif. Beautifully decorated rooms and garden. Fabulous breakfast. Will definitely be returning!

10/10 Excellent

Maz, london

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

lovely place to stay

The staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The turquoise room was spacious with a small but well equipped bathroom. The courtyard had a cooling water feature and plenty of shade and the communal living room was beautifully designed. Breakfast was excellent too with fresh fruit, yogurt and homemade pancakes. The whole experience was great value for money. I would definitely recommend Dar Dayana.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stylish, tranquil & inspiring

Beautiful, stylish and artistic guest house. Staff were helpful but not intrusive. Property is tranquil but there is a lot of noise late in the evening from shouting in the surrounding streets. Nothing some good earplugs couldn't deal with! Very central location. Onyx room was lovely and more spacious than the others.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Harrison

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

Fabulous 3 night stay

I stayed here for 3 nights with my boyfriend and had a fantastic time. The owners were exceptionally welcoming when we arrived and gave us complimentary tea and biscuits along with very good advice as to where to go and what to do. The building is beautiful with a lovely garden area and roof terrace. We saw all of the rooms which are all done up differently, they are all clean and very nicely decorated. Breakfast is provided and was very good, all homemade and plenty of it!! In addition they provide alcohol at a good price, which was a good thing as it can be difficult finding places that sell it.The location was spot on right in the centre of the medina and within 5-10 minute walk to the beach. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would have loved to have stayed for longer, would highly recommend!!

6/10 Okay

Ginette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Trop cher pour ce qui est offert par d'autres hébergements comparables. Petit déjeuner est plutôt ordinaire. La literie et serviettes auraient besoin d'être renouvelées pour maintenir à niveau la qualité initiale. Etant donné la rudesse du climat maritime d'Essaouira pour les bâtiments, Dar Daryana mériterait plus d'attention. Mais je me dois de souligner la gentillesse du couple chargé d'assurer l'accueil, le service aux clients et l'entretien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MURIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’ambiance générale, l’emplacement facile à trouver dans la médina et surtout la très grande disponibilité des responsables. Excellents petits déjeuners avec yaourts faits maison

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantador y acogedor. Y empleados súper atentos con tres idiomas

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
genial !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Céline

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

Enchanteur

Excellent séjour au Dar Dayana. Accueil et disponibilité des gérants parfaits, endroit enchanteur et au coeur de la médina.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018