4 Rue Mohamed Ben Massaoud Bab Sbaa, Ahl Agadir, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#53 of 122 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 65 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
9.1
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Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Rhut
United Arab EmiratesI believe there was no lift, so it wouldn't be accesible for low mobility people. However, staff offered to bring our suitcases.
Location. Interior design and deco was great Details and composition of the patio were warming. Breakfast was fantastic: plentiful and tasteful. (Even homebaked sponge cake!).
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Virginie
United StatesVery easy to access, it's beautiful and everybody was very nice. The rooftop is beautiful and breakfast is served there every morning.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Raechel
United KingdomIt wasn't very clear to us where to wait for the spa area but apart from that it was all wonderful!
Amazing location!! Right next to the beach. We booked a superior room which didn't disappoint and had everything you needed. The setting downstairs is beautiful and the cocktails are top class. We had a couples massage which is highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
James
United StatesWe liked everything about Dar L'Oussia. Easy walk from bus depot and well located in the medina. The room was delightfully airy, well decorated and equipped. The rooftop restaurant was great for both breakfast and drinks. Staff was very responsive. Close to the picturesque harbor and an easy stroll to the endless beach. If/when we return, we would not consider staying anywhere else.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Erlend
NorwayVery beautiful hotel. Fantastic view from the rooftop.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Denise
United StatesLots of stairs to the rooftop terrace. But so worth the hike up.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Janet
IrelandEverything! Riad was beautiful and perfect location. Loved the rooftop looking over the sea
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Jianping
ChinaWe had an absolutely wonderful time at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance is elegant and beautifully reflects the rich Moroccan culture, with incredible attention to detail in every aspect. A special thank you to the manager, Youssef whose professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness made our stay even more enjoyable. In addition, the entire staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Whether at the front desk, the restaurant, or housekeeping, every team member greeted us with a smile and ensured that we felt at home. Their hospitality made all the difference in our experience. The food was also fantastic—breakfast was delicious and included traditional Moroccan pancakes, fresh juice, and the best mint tea! Overall, this hotel not only provides a beautiful and comfortable stay but also has a team that genuinely cares about its guests and delivers outstanding service. We will definitely return in the futur!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Bridget
United KingdomQuite a lot of stairs to the 3rd floor!
Perfect location for medina and beach front
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Tanya
South AfricaI would have liked more choice at breakfast.
The situation, staff, facilities, spa were all fabulous. Location was quiet and close to the beach. Great proximity to the fabulous restaurants and shops and perfect walking distance from the bus.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 15, 2025
David
United KingdomThe property was superbly located, easy walking distance. It was beautifully decorated & excellently maintained.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Antonella
BelgiumAs other guests have indicated, noise isolation is nonexistent and during the night the seagulls made incredible noise. The bed mattress was also too hard. Although we enjoyed our stay, we didn't sleep well. The room was nice but there was no shower door so no privacy for showering, and the first time we used the shower it flooded the entire bathroom (other times this did not happen so not sure what the issue was the first time - plus we didn't complain). Also water is not provided (unlike most other hotels), nor a kettle in the room.
Beautiful, beautiful hotel. A gift for the eyes. Decorated with taste, clean. Nice room, nice terrace for breakfast (and good breakfast). Handy to have a restaurant on the ground floor. Location is the best, super close to both Medina and beach. Although it may not be the best riad for children (it's very spacious, but with lots of things that can break), the hotel did everything to accommodate our 2 year old.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Tanya
South AfricaBreakfast wasn't great. Coffee was good though!
Loved the location and rooms and the staff were excellent! Perfectly situated for a quiet night's sleep after a wonderful Medina experience. Beautiful views of the beach and harbour from the roof top. Breakfast was standard, so that's the only thing I felt could have been improved. Stunning.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Kenneth
United KingdomAccess to sauna without additional treatments would have been an added bonus but did detract in any way from our visit.
Building is beautiful; breakfast good; staff excellent throughout!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Amelia
New ZealandGreat location, very comfortable large room and great shower. The spa treatments are amazing, we spent my birthday there, and really enjoyed it
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Miguel
BelgiumI found the inner patio noisy and the rooms suffered from this till late in the evening. Matrasses were hard (that’s personal).
Great location. Close to the beach, medina and old port. Great rooftop. Friendly staff. Large rooms. Nice hotel in general.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Cathy
IrelandBreakfast staff could improve their service. We had to keep asking for things eg napkins, fresh coffee..
Excellent location beside the medina, port & beach. Lovely Spa & massages. Very clean & most staff were extremely helpful . There was a problem with the water in the town while we were there..no water for 1 day followed by a problem in the hotel with their hot water for another 2 days. Eventually we were given access to a Riad across the road to have a shower . We were also upgraded to a suite after a couple of days as the Riad was very quiet (low season). Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was gorgeous every morning. Reception arranged a taxi to the airport & printed our boarding cards. Overall I would highly recommend it given its central location & standard of accommodation. I would give it a 10 except for all the issues with the hot water.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2024
Isabelle
United KingdomRoom didn’t come with anything including bottled water. Safe was inadequate- you could pick it up very easily
Nice big room
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Thomas
Switzerlandthe location is just a few steps from the main entrance to the medina. The whole place is spacious, I mean *really* spacious! Big inner courtyard with huge palms in it, big rooftop where you can enjoy breakfast with seaview and also the room we had was 30m2 and was very stylish decorated! The staff is super friendly and is doing everything that you enjoy your stay. We were there in early December and got a super deal, worth every penny!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2024
Karen
United KingdomLovely hotel, breakfast on the roof terrace and relaxing massage. Great location for both beach and medina.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Dee
United KingdomHaving spent quite some time trying to find the perfect accommodation to satisfy the needs of two teen boys looking for adventure, a husband who wants rest & relaxation and to be near the souks and places of interest for myself, I was so happy to have found this place and would gladly recommend it to all. There’s nothing we didn’t like about Riad Dar L’Oussia. It was everything we expected and more.
We loved the traditional style of Riad Dar L’Oussia and the location was perfect - just inside the walls of the Medina with easy access to the beach. The rooms were clean, the breakfasts on the rooftop were superb and all the staff were amazing, especially Abdellatif, who was incredibly helpful even before we arrived and throughout our stay. It was perfect for our family and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Marcos
SpainLovely, centrally located hotel, close to everything. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the facilities were comfortable and well-maintained....
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Isobel
United KingdomNothing - everything was great!
The location is great - it’s just outside the medina area so felt like a lovely balance of close to the action but calm. The riad itself is so beautiful with a big roof terrace, and a nice seating area downstairs with a little bar. Breakfast was excellent. The staff were super helpful. I also booked in for a massage which was wonderful, their spa room is really lovely.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Anne
AustraliaNo dislikes.
Good location, a short walk from the bus station & near the edge of the old town. The best feature is the rooftop terrace with fabulous views of the water. A very generous breakfast with attentive staff makes you want to linger longer. Spacious room, very clean and comfy.
Stayed in September 2024
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