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Dar Dayana

3.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this Medina retreat where they can connect over dinner in the restaurant or relax with spa treatments after exploring

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Dar Dayana in Medina offers a peaceful retreat with a rooftop terrace and garden. Guests can book massages, dine at the restaurant, and use in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff provide attentive service, and bike rentals make exploring convenient.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Onyx)

A bed with a striped bedspread, two nightstands with lamps, and a wall-mounted tapestry.

Double Room (Onyx)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Amethyste)

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Double Room (Amethyste)

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Corail)

Double Room (Corail) | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double Room (Corail)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Turchese)

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a window, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

Double Room (Turchese)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira, Dar Dayana is in a shopping district and near the beach. Dar Souiri and Gallery d’Art Damgaard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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Map
44000, Essaouira, 26 Rue Ibn Khaldoun

What's nearby

  • A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Place Moulay Hassan
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with camels.
    Essaouira Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
    Skala du Port
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala de la Ville
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Burger
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Nomade
    3 min walk
  • Mandala Society
    4 min walk
  • Brotherhood Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    5 min walk

About this property

Dar Dayana

  • Guesthouse near Essaouira Beach
  • Consider a stay at Dar Dayana and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MAD 80 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dar Dayana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Dar Dayana doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dar Dayana?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Dar Dayana?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dar Dayana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A roundtrip fee applies.

Where is Dar Dayana located?

Located in Medina, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Souk Jdid and Essaouira Beach. Place du Marché aux Grains and Fish Market are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dar Dayana Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. With so few rooms available your stay is guaranteed to have exceptional attention to you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hakeema was very nice and gave me a map pinpointing everything. Her husband was also kind. They provided breakfast every morning. This place was walking distance from Supratours bus.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Smultronställe

Fantastiskt ställe, en riktig oas! Vi fick fin information om staden och tips på vad vi skulle göra och några smultronställen i Essaouira. Det har sagts innan, men tål att upprepas, underbar frukost i den fina trädgården. Hade gärna stannat lite till och om vi återvänder till Essaouira hoppas jag vi får tillfälle att bo här igen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service

Bon accueil mais mal situé

Très difficile à trouver! Manque d'organisation! Situé dans un endroit peu touristique ou tous les gens te regarde de travers! Il est possible de trouver beaucoup mieux!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clara Eugenia

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

Excelente Riad

Excelente Riad regentado por una pareja Marroquí. Son muy acojedores y amables. Todo está muy limpio y cuidado hasta el detalle. Los desayunos son muy buenos y caseros. Os sentireis como en casa en el centro de esauira.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

ACCUEILLANT

JOLI PETIT RYAD DANS LA MEDINA. ACCESSIBLE FACILEMENT PAR LA PORTE BAB MARRAKECH. DEVANT LA PORTE BAB MARRAKECH UN PARKING GARDE EST DISPONIBLE. LE PETIT DEJEUNER EST EXCELLENT ET TOUS LES PRODUITS SONT FAITS MAISON. SYMPATHIQUE ACCUEIL
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Hotel perfecto

Encantada con la experiencia, la pareja trabajadora encantadora te facilitaban todo y muy agradables, el desayuno buenísimo y muy variado, el hotel encantador invita a relajarse y Essaouira es para volver
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful hosts

Great hosts. Wonderful time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Delightful

The riad is charmingly decorated and the managers, Afid and Hakima were fantastically welcoming and made our stay wonderfully relaxing. This was our second stay at the property and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Dar Dayana to my friends and hope to have the opportunity to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A Maroccan gem

This place is just fantastic. The managers are a cute and super friendly couple. They will help you with all your needs and provide you with a fantastic breakfast! It's only a 4 room riad so it's perfect in you want an intimate feeling. Each room is different from the next! We stayed there by our selfs and it was just amazing. There rooftop terrance is good, but its the garden that really makes it super. Can't recommend this enough!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

St John

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Séjour magique

Nous avons séjourné 3 jours dans se Riad et nous nous sommes régalé les gérants du Riad sont très serviable ils ont expliqué beaucoup de chose lors de notre arrivés sur Essaouira se qu'il fallait visité se qu'on pouvait faire, ou se trouvée les super marchant d’épice, d'huile d’argan... Leur petit déjeuné et copieux et super bon. Nous regrettons juste le matelas qui était trop dur pour nous, mais sur le reste rien à dire! Merci à vous 2 pour notre séjour super!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vidar

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

Book it!

Everything was nice with this Riad. Nice hosts, Good service, we felt welcome, nothing seemed to be a problem. And of course the breakfast With homemade bananajam. So this is actually a "nobrainer". Book it!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

mike

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAVED

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