Riad Dar Essaada

Dar Essaada is a traditional Moroccan guest house in Essaouira's medina where rooms surround a central courtyard in the classic riad style. The spaces combine authentic architectural details with modern comforts for daily living.

The building represents centuries of Moroccan residential architecture and originally served as a family home. Its conversion to a guest house preserved the historical features that define traditional medina living.

The riad reflects how Moroccan hospitality shapes daily interactions between staff and guests through attentive service and personal care. Handcrafted textiles and ceramics fill the spaces, connecting visitors to local artisan traditions during their stay.

The guest house sits within the medina's narrow lanes near markets and historic spots, with tight staircases typical of this quarter. Be ready for uneven passages and early morning calls to prayer from nearby mosques.

The rooftop opens to sweeping views over the old town, offering a perspective that shows how the medina's narrow streets and buildings connect from above. This vantage point reveals the actual layout and rhythm of daily neighborhood life that ground-level walking does not expose.

Location: Essaouira

Address: Essaouira, Morocco

Phone: +212622151123

Website: http://riad-dar-essaada.com

GPS coordinates: 31.43594,-9.69430

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05