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About this property
Located in central Essaouira, this traditional Moroccan bed and breakfast is 300 metres from the beach. It offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and mint tea upon arrival. Each room overlooks the medina and features a shower. Dar El Paco also provides a living room area. Breakfast is served daily. You can relax on the rooftop terrace and admire a panoramic view of the medina and sea. Dar El Paco provides guided tours of the souk, just 50 metres away. Local activities also include horse or camel riding and kitesurfing.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sebastian
Austria
“In the heart of the Medina we found this little gem of a place. Close to everything, great breakfast, lovely decoration and really cool rooms. Would definitely stay again.” - Vesna
Croatia
“The staff was super nice. The eggs we had for breakfast were the best we had during our whole stay in Morocco. The roof terrace was so cute and romantic in the evening that we even got engaged there! ❤️” - Asaf
United Kingdom
“The staff were helpful, kind and assisted us throughout. However breakfast was missing eggs” - Linda
Peru
“Very good position, friendly staff, good breakfast and cozy atmosphere!” - Giacomo
Italy
“Very good location and super king staff. Good breakfast and nice bedroom!” - Ester
Spain
“The location and staff. It is a very good option to stay with and affordable price.” - Miléna
Germany
“Very good located in the City and not far from the harbor. Short ways to everywhere. The staff is nice and helpful.” - Haibo
France
“The staff were kind and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. The location was excellent.” - Chee
United Kingdom
“The location of the riad is within the madina away from from the main street beside the mosque. Waffa is very kind to show us the places and restaurants for meals. The breakfast is brilliant with fresh orange juice. You even can ask the breakfast...” - Diana
United Kingdom
“The property was ideally situated in the Medina, but also quiet. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and recommended places to eat that we tried and enjoyed. Bed was comfortable. The breakfast was good.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.



The fine print
Please note that If you plan on arriving after 18:00, please notify the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Please note that according to the law in force in Morocco, any Moroccan national staying in a hotel as a couple is required to present a marriage certificate. Without this one we would be obliged to refuse the reservation
Please inform Dar El Paco 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.