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About this property

Riad Dar Dayana is situated in a peaceful street in the heart of the lively medina of Essaouira. It is within close proximity of the beaches, port and local shops. This traditional riad boasts a beautiful garden, planted with tropical plants and featuring a fountain. Guest rooms include an en suite bathroom and heating. They are individually decorated in the traditional Moroccan style and overlook the garden. The rooftop terrace is a good place to relax in the sunshine. The lounge area is ideal for a quiet moment next to the fireplace. Breakfast is served next to the garden or in the living area. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Various excursions can be organised at Riad Dar Dayana.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is terrific; a ten-minute walk to everything; bus, beach, port, historic sites, Game of Thrones filming locations, hammam, restaurants, etc!
  • Zera
    Gibraltar Gibraltar
    Great experience overall. The room was great and comfortable, nice details. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Easy to get to everything you want to see in Essaouira.
  • Jara
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Such a lovely hotel in middle of medina. Very nice room and beautiful rooftop. The house cat was also very cute. Host was very kind and could explain us a lot about Essaouira. Breakfast was perfect!
  • Egbert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a really great room on the top floor with a fireplace (which we didn't use) and a small terrace. Very central and yet quiet location. The medina of Essaouira is very manageable, everything is within a 10 - 15 min. walk. We parked our...
  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    Very nice place with super friendly staff. They have an amazing cat. Rooms are nice, a bit humid, but with a strong and hot shower that we loved. The breakfast was one of the best we had in our journey. Recommended!
  • Masha
    Croatia Croatia
    we came back a second time because we felt very comfortable in the riad. Hakima and her husband were extremely kind and pleasant. thank you very much Hakima for the delicious breakfast.
  • Klaus
    Germany Germany
    A big thank you to Hakima and Hafit! The two were extremely sympathetic and warm, but always very professional. A beautiful, very well-kept riad, yet small and personal. Breakfast very tasty and extensive. Thank you for everything and best regards...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and kind.Property clean with excellent location and garden area
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything you could want. Comfortable room. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Tea as we filled out paperwork and help and advice from owners. Couldn’t be more helpful.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect! One of the best locations where we stayed around the world. The owners were amazing, such nice people, so knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you for all, Hakima and husband.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan

House rules

Riad Dar Dayana takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Dar Dayana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 44000HT0078