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Dar Liouba

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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28 impasse Moulay Ismail, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Essaouira

Dar Liouba puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within steps of Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Highlights at this riad include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free riad offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4-property class Medina riad, you'll find Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Dar Liouba

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Dar Liouba. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dar Liouba offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 165 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 165 per night

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dar Liouba
Dar Liouba Essaouira
Dar Liouba Hotel
Dar Liouba Hotel Essaouira
Dar Liouba Riad
Dar Liouba Essaouira
Dar Liouba Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dar Liouba?

Dar Liouba offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Dar Liouba?

Yep, Dar Liouba is a short 10-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

What makes Dar Liouba a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dar Liouba.

Is Dar Liouba family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dar Liouba is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar Liouba?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar Liouba?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar Liouba?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dar Liouba?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dar Liouba?

There is a golf course next to Dar Liouba.

Dar Liouba Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Communication breakdown

The hotel is pretty and charming, but there is no way to contact the management or the reception, nor by phone or by e-mail. They also don't accept credit cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noémie

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

Magnifique Dar dans la Médina de d’Essaouira

Accueil chaleureux dans cet hôtel situé en plein centre de la médina d’Essaouira, très propre et agréable avec magnifique salon et superbe terrasse sur le toit, architecture typique, petit déjeuner de qualité, et personnel attentif à toutes nos demandes! Nous recommandons grandement!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming riad

We had a very good stay at Dar Liouba. Patricia is a lovely host. The old town can be very dirty in some parts and I guess, you just need to get used to it. Dar Liouba is in a small alleyway that after a day or 2 it becomes easy to find. A bit daunting to start with. We were treated to nice home made breakfasts every morning. The lack of storage space in the room meant we had to keep most of our clothes in suitcases for 3 days. We managed though. I would probably return with friends or partner. My child loved going up and down the stairs (4 floors) and luckily there weren't too many guests to be disturbed. I didn't realize rooms at the riad didn't have a TV set. It was certainly a change that in the end, worked out alright.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pilar

Disappointed!

The person that welcome us was not very nice - in fact kind of rude. The bellman was extremely nice! Breakfast not so good... In other words, not the best!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Petit passage à Essaouira

Nous avons passés seulement une nuit dans ce Riad. Nous avons été très bien accueilli. La chambre dans laquelle nous etions était très joliement décorée et propre. Le petit déjeuner était très bon et très bien servis par un très gentil monsieur. Nous avons vraiment apprécié cette nuit dans ce Riad. Nous reviendrons car pour moi, c'est une valeur sûre.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

COQUET MAIS NON FONCTIONNEL

DAR COQUET MAIS NON PRATIQUE. FROID CHAUFFAGE ELECTRIQUE INSUFFISANT ET PETIT DEJEUNER MOYEN PAS DE TELEVISION L HIVER LES SOIREES SONT LONGUES.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

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

Great place to stay

It was a pleasure to stay @ Dar Liouba. A special thank for Patricia for organizing an amazing dinner and giving all the advises.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

je n'y retournerai pas

Chambres sales, poubelle de la salle de bain pas vidée a notre arrivée elle n'a été vidées que le 3ème jour, les propriétaires pas aimables, ils n'habitent pas sur place donc pas disponibles pour leurs clients. Seul point positif le personnel est adorable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Villepinte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel accueillant bien situé

Bien situé avec un accueil personnalisé ce riad assure un bon séjour à Essaouira.Essaouira est le lieu idéal pour manger du poisson mais il faut se méfier des restaurants au bord du port où les conditions d’hygiène ne sont pas toujours assurées et les prix sont à négocier plus qu’ailleurs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Chambre d'hôte parfaite

Un plan envoyé en avance pour ne pas se perdre à l'arrivée. Un accueil personnalisé et chaleureux. Une terrasse magnifique pour les soirées et les petit-déjeuners. Une chambre très mignonne. Bref un séjour parfait!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel&vero

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

Hôtel lumineux

Charmant petit Dar marocain...chambre très lumineuse, aux couleurs d'essaouira: bleue et blanche...Situé au coeur de la Médina, mais néanmoins très calme. Accueil chaleureux et compétent.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly riad

Smelly and not as in the photos. It smelt so bad in the medina and in this riad. It is old and not new looking as in the photos. We walked in paid our bill and walked out and checked into a hotel on the beach. Not even a little discount was offered. I do not understand how expedia got these ratings which we relied on when booking. They saved on us not eating and using their utilities. They were sorting laundry at reception when we arrived which is not cool. I would not recommend staying in this riad or the medina. The hotels along the beach are far better and not too expensive. Essaouira is a really laid back town, not too crowded and really cool beach. Really worth a visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas Ali

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

Nice place

Good value and great service.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great location and very helpful staff

A fantastic road in a central location you couldn't want more. Amazing dinner made by the chef if you wish or near to lots of restaurants.we were given some excellent information about restaurants and night life. The owner and staff are only too happy to help and even organised our onward transfer at the last minute. Lovely roof terrace to catch some rays and they even provide hats!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathe, Didier, Isabelle et Philippe

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

" Confort et intimité "

Bon dépaysement, et personnel accueillant et chaleureux ! Bon rapport qualité/prix, hôtel propre, beau, calme et confortable. La seule surprise est l'emplacement de l'hôtel, passage par des rues typiques, sombres, étroites, pas très rassurantes, impressions de touristes très vite oubliées par la beauté du site. A choisir sans hésitation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GH

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

Terrific riad

We stayed in 6 different riad/dars during a 10 day trip to Morocco in December. Dar Liouba was our consensus favorite. First, the medina surrounding the hotel is quiet, residential, but beautiful, with some amazing doors and alleyways. The riad itself has great decor, very attractive interiors. Very clean, very friendly staff that speaks French and English in addition to Arabic. The breakfast was fairly standard for riads -- a variety of Moroccan breads and jams, but the coffee was good and service excellent. Would definitely return.
Verified

8/10 Good

PeBo

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

Good value

Good value for money compared to other places we stayed in Morocco. No heating in our room if visiting in winter. The manager suggested restaurants which were excellent.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The Riad is very nice but the room was damp and had a bad smell to it. In hindsight, we should have complained and asked for another room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beautiful place

Very nice Riad. staff were very helpful and gave great advice on places to stay. Right in the heart of the town and great access from the bus station.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Authenticité des lieux en plein coeur de la Médina

Un très bon séjour dans cet Hôtel géré par des personnes disponibles et à l'écoute de nos petits problèmes de confort. La cuisine y est excellente et le personnel sympathique. Les petits-déjeuner sur la terrasse avec vue sur toute la Médina est très agréable et reposant. Si nous retournons à Essaouira, nous passerons à nouveau notre séjour au Dar Liouba.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaser

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

Magical.

Located near where the coach drops you off from Agadir or Marrackech. maybe about a 5 minute walk if that. We found it very easily with the directions sent from the hotel directly (even though we booked through a hotel booking site). When we arrived we were greeting by Fatima who was very friendly and gave us all the information we needed about the hotel and the Essaouira marking places we should see and places to dine on a map. We were even given complimentary mint tea and biscuits. The decor of the hotel is magical, it's spacious but it's tall and thin so two rooms on each floor. The hotel was very clean, the roof terrace (where you can choose to have breakfast) gets optimum sun and is furnished expertly with sun loungers (very comfortable) and sofas (shaded). You also get a very good view from here. The room was again clean, it smelt fresh as did the covers. The bathroom was also clean and spacious. The breakfast was continental and consisted of bread, an assortment of jams, tea and coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, strawberrys and rice pudding. It was served as if it was afternoon tea in the ritz, it felt very relaxing. We were only there one night but wished we could stay more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Empfehlenswert

Ein sehr schönes Riad mit netten Mitarbeitern und sehr gutem Frühstück. Die Lage ist sehr gut und es macht wirklich Vergnügen dort zu wohnen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay at Dar Liouba

Beautiful, comfortable riad with outstanding staff and service.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Libre

Liked: Room comfort

trop d'étoiles pour ce lieu

pour moi une maison d'hôtes joliment décorée, avec plein de choses qui laissent à désirer d'abord l'environnement, 2- la cuisine tout juste médiocre( difficile au Maroc) 3- les toilettes du Hall.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bijzonder vriendelijk personeel

Een leuke verblijfplaats in Essaouira, waarbij vooral telde dat het personeel meer dan vriendelijk is. Een misverstand rond het zwembad, dat vermeld stond op Expedia en er helemaal niet was, werd naar tevredenheid opgelost. De kamers zijn schoon, de bedden conformatabel en de badkamer is ook goed. Het hotel ligt in het centrum, er zijn maar een paar kleine straatjes te gaan naar de straten waar alles gebeurt.