Dar Dayana

Essaouira guesthouse with restaurant

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In the heart of Medina, Dar Dayana offers a serene escape with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Unwind with a massage or enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With bike rentals and multilingual staff available, previous guests have praised the attentive service.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Double Room (Onyx) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Onyx) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Onyx) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Onyx) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (Onyx)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room (Amethyste) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Amethyste) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Amethyste) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Amethyste) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (Amethyste)

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room (Corail) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Corail) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Corail) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Corail) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (Corail)

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room (Turchese) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Turchese) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Turchese) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Double Room (Turchese) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (Turchese)

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Baghdad - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sisterhood (Coffee, Vintage & Events) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dar Dayana

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Dar Dayana. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MAD 80 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Dar Dayana offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dar Dayana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dar Dayana?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dar Dayana?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dar Dayana.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Dayana?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Dayana?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Dar Dayana and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and windsurfing. Dar Dayana also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dar Dayana?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Dar Dayana like?

Dar Dayana is a short 8-minute walk from Skala de la Ville and 9 minutes' walk from Place Moulay el Hassan.

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Dar Dayana Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful. With so few rooms available your stay is guaranteed to have exceptional attention to you.
Scott, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

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.
Ginette, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Encantador y acogedor. Y empleados súper atentos con tres idiomas
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

genial !!
patricia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Enchanteur

Excellent séjour au Dar Dayana. Accueil et disponibilité des gérants parfaits, endroit enchanteur et au coeur de la médina.
Céline, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Liz, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Morgan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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!
Vincent, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Clara Eugenia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!

We loved this place! It felt like a little oasis and was very cozy!
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts

Great hosts. Wonderful time
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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