The best available Lodges to stay near Essaouira

May 10, 2023 Weston Hennigan

Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.
Restaurants in Essaouira

1. The house

Rue d'Agadir, Essaouira 44620 Morocco
Excellent
33%
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Satisfactory
33%
Poor
33%
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

The house

Was ok

Reviewed By Jaime B

Its a small room, different from pictures. The location is good because you are in the center but its extremely noisy. From people shouting outside, to kids playing football, vendors outside walking with groceries. Makes it worse when you are on the 1st floor like i was. I would definitely never stay there again. Cleanish, and the staff was really nice (keep in mind you need to pick keys from somewhere else - Riad Inna). I give it 2 stars because it was by far the noisiest room i have ever been in.

2. Riad Saltana

3 Rue Sidi Ali Ben Daoud, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
67%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Riad Saltana

In the old medina of Essaouira (Mogador), close to the ramparts, port, beach and souks, discover the charm of a riad with fresh and soft colors, with the one of the most beautiful terraces with panoramic ocean view. Geraldine gets you in this riad entirely refurbished in May 2015 according to European quality standards, great location for those who want to reside quietly in the heart of the city. The riad is a charming old house, with double and triple rooms. You can also enjoy another terrace sheltered from the wind on an intermediate floor. You will find the architecture of traditional Moroccan houses in Moorish style but also all the comfort for a nice stay. All rooms have a private bathroom. You can enjoy your breakfast or meals on either of the two terraces. Free WIFI on the rooms. The area : In the direction of Skala by Laalouj street, take Touahen street on the right before the ramparts. Saltana Riad is at the end of this street, near the small grocery store.

Great

Reviewed By abrame2018

It was a nice stay in Essaouira I found that the service it was very nice, nice choice for the breakfast with a great service from Omar and the lady with him rooms are clean with a nice smell. I suggest this place to the people who visiting Essaouira very good price and nice place in medina....

3. Dar Cherazade

23 Rue Touahen, essaouira, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Dar Cherazade

Close to the sea

Reviewed By Nordmynade

The room was a bit small compare to the others one, but we ask for 2 small bed, so try to avoid, very nice decor. The only window was in the toilet, the room a little dim for reading in bed. Breakfast was good and they should always serve more protein (egg and yogourt). We where there in Mars, a bit too windy to sit outside admiring the magnificent ocean view. Very friendly personnel. They should put a curtain in front of the shower to prevent the water to be in the room and they should add a heater like the others rooms to decrease the humidity.

4. Artgana Lodge

Commune D'idaougourd, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
88%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
13%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Artgana Lodge

Niché au cœur de la forêt d’arganier, Art’Gana Lodge est une pause nature, hors du temps, propice au partage en famille ou entre amis, à seulement 20 minutes de l’aéroport d’Essaouira Mogador, du centre ville d’Essaouira et de l’océan Atlantique. Un lieu de paix et de sérénité, idéal pour se ressourcer, les 11 chambres, avec leur terrasse privative, s’ouvrent sur le jardin et la grande piscine, où l’on découvre au réveil les oiseaux venant s’y rafraîchir. Les petits déjeuners traditionnels marocains sont servis autour de la piscine et une cuisine locale est proposée sur commande. Un bar est présent sur place. Vous profiterez gratuitement d’une connexion Wi-Fi et d’un parking privé. Détox, activités sportives, nature et découverte, des programmes sur mesure permettent à chacun de profiter de la richesse naturelle de la région selon son rythme et ses envies. Quad, pêche, surf, kite surf, balades dans les dunes, piquenique sur une plage sauvage, tout est réunis aux alentours pour vous oublier, vous laissez aller, apprendre, découvrir, se surprendre, se surpasser et se détendre.

Super nice stay with the whole family (including two little pets)

Reviewed By Ashley S

We arrived from Marrakech in the evening. we were warmly welcomed by our host. Rooms were excatly what we had see on the site, the area is super nice and so calming The instructions are clear and the off track road fine (we did it easily in a normal car). We then spent the next day and half by the pool and went to Essaouira. The tajine was great and the breakfast wonderful - again so nice to have breakfast under the hot sun and by the beautiful pool.

5. Dar karam

29 Rue Cadi Ayad, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Dar karam

Great host

Reviewed By Nath H

Lovely Moroccan style rooms opening up to a massive terrace, hot shower, pleanty of space. The host was so lovely really helpful showed us the fish market where you can buy fish then take it to a bbq and they cook it (must do) and a great Tagine place where the food was really good and a good price, thanks for a great stay :)

6. The house

Rue d'Agadir, Essaouira 44620 Morocco
Excellent
33%
Good
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Satisfactory
33%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

The house

Was ok

Reviewed By Jaime B

Its a small room, different from pictures. The location is good because you are in the center but its extremely noisy. From people shouting outside, to kids playing football, vendors outside walking with groceries. Makes it worse when you are on the 1st floor like i was. I would definitely never stay there again. Cleanish, and the staff was really nice (keep in mind you need to pick keys from somewhere else - Riad Inna). I give it 2 stars because it was by far the noisiest room i have ever been in.

7. Dar Cherazade

23 Rue Touahen, essaouira, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Dar Cherazade

Close to the sea

Reviewed By Nordmynade

The room was a bit small compare to the others one, but we ask for 2 small bed, so try to avoid, very nice decor. The only window was in the toilet, the room a little dim for reading in bed. Breakfast was good and they should always serve more protein (egg and yogourt). We where there in Mars, a bit too windy to sit outside admiring the magnificent ocean view. Very friendly personnel. They should put a curtain in front of the shower to prevent the water to be in the room and they should add a heater like the others rooms to decrease the humidity.

8. Dar Idar Tafdna Essaouira

Douar Ait Tamlal, Commune Rural Tafdna, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
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100%
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1 based on 1 reviews

Dar Idar Tafdna Essaouira

Catastrophique, un pire cauchemar !

Reviewed By masssofia

Après une réservation confirmée par mail plusieurs jours à l'avance, j'ai tenue tout de même, pour éviter tout éventuel malentendu, à reconfirmer de vive voix par téléphone avec le propriétaire de l'établissement en personne qui m'a rassuré que c'est bien pris en compte et qu'il nous attendait avec plaisir. Arrivée sur place avec mon mari, à 39° de chaleur, et après 5H de route dont 10 KM de piste "limite accessible", l'établissement semble complétement déserté à notre grande surprise ! ( photos ci-après), nous frappons à toutes les portes, personne ne se présente, nous appelons le proprio, il nous assure dans un premier temps, qu'il y a bien quelqu'un sur place qui nous attends, nous appelons la personne en charge de nous recevoir, SANS REPONSE ! nous continuons à rappeler le propriétaire qui a cessé également de nous répondre au bout de notre 2ème appel ! C'est très très insensé de la part d'un supposé PROPRIO bien conscient de la particularité de la région, qui se doit de faire preuve d'un minimum d'engagement et de professionnalisme envers ses clients, venants de de très loin et qui n'ont pas du tout ou passer la nuit! Nous nous sommes retrouvés ainsi en plein compagne, dans une chaleur incroyable, sans aucun signe de vie ni du proprio, ni de la personne supposée nous recevoir, qui, à bout de quelques appels à du BLOQUER notre numéro, le proprio quand à lui, a complétement disparu, et s'en fou royalement de ce qui peut nous arriver! Nous sommes restées plusieurs heures à rappeler, et à chercher au même temps d'autres établissements (très rares) à proximité, mais tout était complet vu la haute saison... Après des heures d'attentes sous un soleil insupportable de cet après midi, nous n'avions pas d'autres choix que de retourner par ce chemin pénible, et chercher un établissement qui se respecte dans la ville la plus " proche " Essaouira à 50 km. Bref, Je déconseille vivement cet établissement, de par son inaccessibilité ( piste laborieuse, Aucune vue, plage trop loin et inaccessible en voiture ) les états de ses lieux catastrophiques mais surtout les comportements insensés des responsables qui ne disposent d'aucun sens d'engagement.

9. Riad Dar Afram

10 Rue Sidi Magdoul, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
77%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

Riad Dar Afram

Dar Afram is famous for music, a funky vibe and a special, unique atmosphere. A beautiful traditional riad run by friendly aussie-moroccans.There are 6 high standard spotless bedrooms like apartments with private bathroom and showers, sleeping 2 to 4 people. There is also a single and shared rooms available.You can enjoy a fantastic 360 degrees view of the sea and see far accross the roofs of the medina.Breakfast is included and is usually served on the terrace. Sunset barbeques is another feature of this wonderful terrace.Communal evening meals are organised everynight with some of the towns finest chefs and live music follows. Musicians and artists from all over the world visit dar afram. We even have an online you tube channel that captures some of the talent flowing through. Check out Dar Afram TV for some of the live perfomances.As written in our trip advisor and lonely planet reviews, Dar Afram is the pefect place to meet people and make new friends.A house of charm, inspiration and good feeling which is beautifully decorated with various art and antiques.Our guests often stay longer than expected and truly feel at home.

Convenient

Reviewed By Tim2121

The Riad is in the Medina. Easy enough to find with Google maps. The room I booked was huge and quite well appointed. I missed not having a [Western-style] desk though. Breakfast was nice though the roof-top was a cold place to start the day [September]. A few services advertised when I booked were not provided. Eg free bottled water, daily house-keeping. Maybe I was supposed to ask for these but I think if advertised they should be given. Free Wifi was also included in room description but the owner said it was only available on ground floor [there was rather weak-wifi that penetrated my room so was passable].

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