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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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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sebastian
    Austria 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 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 United Kingdom
    The staff were helpful, kind and assisted us throughout. However breakfast was missing eggs
  • Linda
    Peru Peru
    Very good position, friendly staff, good breakfast and cozy atmosphere!
  • Giacomo
    Italy Italy
    Very good location and super king staff. Good breakfast and nice bedroom!
  • Ester
    Spain Spain
    The location and staff. It is a very good option to stay with and affordable price.
  • Miléna
    Germany 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 France
    The staff were kind and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. The location was excellent.
  • Chee
    United Kingdom 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 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.

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 779 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

You will be greeted by Chloé et Philippe, the owners of the Riad. We are French we speak Spanish and English With us, Wafaa, who is fluent in Moroccan, English, French and Italian. We will be there to answer all your questions, recommend you placed to visit, restaurants to eat and of course, tell you some general information about the city and culture. We are happy to guide and assist you during your stay. Always fascinated by travel and ancient culture, Morocco has enchanted us with its simplicity, its wilderness, its nature, but above all we loved the people ; friendly and hospitable. Here the living together is really possible. Far from the noise of Marrakesh and the big buldings of Agadir and Casablanca, Essaouira is a gem on the ocean. With its blue sky and its Medina, within its ramparts you will find a vibrant city on a human scale and with a background "Gnaoua" music between its white houses, the souks and the many markets in each small square. We live here and we will be happy to make you discover the city.

Property information

Riad Dar el Paco is a small peaceful house in the heart of the Medina. Close to the souk, but on a quiet little side-street. Everything is in walking distance and everything is possible. We serve a traditional Moroccan breakfast every morning and all our 5 rooms have a private bathroom with shower and in 4 rooms we can accommodate 3 people (with a small charge). Panoramic terrace on the top floor. We ADSL WIFI function very well in all the RIAD. The common spaces includes the living room, fridge on the kitchen and the guest toilet on the ground floor. The house is perfectly secure, you will be free to take your room key and the main door key with you just like being at home. You will be greeted by Chloé et Philippe, the owners of the Riad. We are French we speak Spanish and English With us, Wafaa, who is fluent in Moroccan, English, French and Italian. We'll be happy to guide and assist you during your stay. Note: 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. Note: Important information about the location of our rooms : We have five rooms . First floor one room : Name ( Atlas) Second floor two rooms : Name (Touareg and Sahara) Third floor two rooms : Name (Ifrane and Bleu azur )

Neighbourhood information

For a unique and unforgettable experience in a magical setting and the perfect place to let yourself be enchanted by the charm Esaouira. The beach is 200 meters, with water activities that are the hallmark of Essaouira, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing sailing, canoeing.... As soon ride a camel and horseback which is also available on the beach. You don't need a car to explore Essaouira but cars can be hired from Marrakech (e.g. the airport) or Essaouira new town.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Dar El Paco takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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