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Dar Liouba

4.0 star property
Essaouira riad in Medina with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Porch
Interior entrance
Interior detail
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
28 impasse Moulay Ismail, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    7 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville
    8 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    9 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Essaouira

Dar Liouba puts you in the heart of Essaouira, within just a 10-minute stroll of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. 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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Medina riad include Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dar Liouba

Essaouira riad in Medina with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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 dressing gowns. 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Russian

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

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
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

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 major 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 major credit cards, 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

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

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.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir, London

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.

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.

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!!

10/10 Excellent

S, Washington, DC, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

GH, Washington, DC

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

PeBo, London

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.

6/10 Okay

Lisa, San Diego

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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Canada

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

6/10 Okay

Annie, ILE ROUSSE CORSE

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.

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.

8/10 Good

Villepinte, Dax

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!

10/10 Excellent

Michel&vero, france

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jonas Ali, Away from tourist but safe and nice.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Good value and great service.

8/10 Good

Nathe, Didier, Isabelle et Philippe, Tours 37 FRANCE

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.