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Dar Rahaothello

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An adjacent golf course, a rooftop terrace, and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Dar Rahaothello. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and horseback riding at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira, Dar Rahaothello is next to a golf course and near the beach. Fish Market and Souk Jdid are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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26 Rue Moulay Seliman, Essaouira, 44100

What's nearby

  • A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Place Moulay Hassan
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with camels.
    Essaouira Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
    Skala du Port
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Burger
    1 min walk
  • Taros
    6 min walk
  • Salut Maroc
    6 min walk
  • Dar Baba Restaurant & More
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Nomade
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 2 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per stay

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 2 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Dar Rahaothello pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 2 per night.

What time is check-in at Dar Rahaothello?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Dar Rahaothello?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Dar Rahaothello provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dar Rahaothello located?

This family-friendly Essaouira bed & breakfast is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Fish Market and Essaouira Beach. Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dar Rahaothello Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aglae k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

médina en plein centre .Belle déco très typique .Par contre pour L' hiver pas de chauf

Très jolie mort de pêche.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic riad. Highly recommend this hotel. Beautiful interior clean and quiet. Amazing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Dar in the heart of the Medina. Parking is fairly easy (5-10 minute walk from closest parking lot just outside of the Medina. Owner also sent someone to guide us from the Medina door to the Dar. Breakfast was good, room was charming and clean. We did not have hot water when we wanted to have a shower, and that was disappointing. This may have been an exceptionnel problem. We were rushed so did not ask the owner about getting hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely riad, even better hosts.

Great place to stay and even better hosts. Really looked after us and gave us their tips on what to do. One example was we had bought fish at the port to cook at a local restaurant. We didn't know where so he walked us to one he recommended and had a great meal, plus didn't get ripped off!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xavier

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

riad accueillant et typique

en plein cœur de la Médina, un riad de 6 chambres très sympathique: le personnel est aux petits soins, les chambres propres, la literie très bonne et les petits déjeuners somptueux; à noter aussi 2 terrasses superbes dominant les toits et permettant d'apercevoir l'océan.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

At home again

This was our second time a Dar Rahaothello. This trip we stayed at 7 other Riads in Morocco; many were equally attractive in decor, but none matched the service we received from Nezha. We find the town very relaxed, and again we had a superb meal cooked by Nezha (3 fish courses and an apple crumble). We feel at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location and kind, helpful staff

Staff were great and very helpful. Lacation is good and it is an interesting building. Took us two days to find the rooftop patio! Rates were reasonable and Nasir makes a great breakfast. We didn't try dinner but heard it was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Squoshy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good basic accommodation

Not too inspiring from the outside, right in the middle of the souk, nor on first impressions as you walk in the door, BUT once you acclimatise to it all becomes very pleasing. The room was spacious with a 3 seater padded bench and coffee table, the bed was very comfortable and the best we have had in Morocco. The shower had oodles of hot water if not particular powerful, Breakfast was plentiful, with freshly squeezed orange and plenty of coffee and fresh bread/pancakes/eggs. We had one evening meal and that was perfect, the equal to any we had anywhere else. Nezha, the manager and the other staff were very helpful and friendly. The only disappointment was the roof terrace, the chairs were old and past it, the sunbed mattresses were the same and looking at some of the pictures on Expedia, you would think it was a different place, the paint was a different colour and the terrace cushions were nothing like reality. Having said all that, I would stay here again, it was quiet, the only noises we heard were the seagulls.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Paul

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

Situated in the heart of the Medina

We had a very warm welcome & were given lots of valuable information on our arrival.Amazing value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for the money! Friendly people in the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Moffat

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

A hidden Gem

Don't be put off by the little tunnel you walk through to get to the Riad. Once inside Nezha and the rest of the staff make you feel very welcome. I was travelling alone and the only Brit staying when I was there, but I was made very welcome. Would definitely stay here again. Ideally placed within the Medina.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

جيد هذا الفندق شعبي بسيط انما مريح

ممتازة جدا
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

marion

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

J y retournerais

Super séjour, maison super bien située dans la médina. Hyper facile à trouver quand on arrive de bab Marrakech. Accueil et service impeccable. Aux petits soins. Déjà simplement et abec goût
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ファミ

Liked: Staff & service
場所がわかりにくい。 ホテルで迎えてくれたラシッドのウェルカムな応対に感謝しています。 もう少し室内の環境改善が必要ですね。
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Centralt og billigt

Simpel, men hyggelig og billig Riad. Utrolig hjælpsom vært. God morgenmad. Centralt beliggende, men man skal igennem en mørk og beskidt gyde. Kun en enkelt stråle vand i bruseren.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulf och Agneta

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

Mysig liten riad imitt i Essaouiras medina

När man viker in i lilla gränden mot hotellet blir man ängslig, mörkt och smutsigt! Men inne i riaden öppnar sig samlingsrummet med fina murade valv, en fontän, matbord och sittsoffor. Ansvarige killen pratar bra engelska, kvinnlig personal som gör frukost och städar är kvinnor. och pratar bara arabiska. Rummen är rustika, men mysfaktorn är hög. Konsten på väggarna är av högsta klass, från Marocko, Afrika, Kina. Ägaren en amerikan i 70 -årsåldern är tydligen konstsamlare. Rekommenderas verkligen- vi bodde där på lågsäsong - då var priset 270 Dirham + skatt 30 kr. Ett fynd!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Petit riad bien décoré au centre de la médina

Un séjour agréable dans ce petit riad de 6 chambres, tout proche de la Skala et de la plage, au milieu des ruelles d'Essaouira. Rachid nous accueille avec gentillesse. Les petits déjeuners sont délicieux.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hing Fai

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

Good stay

Good location. The hostel is next to the Main Street. The breakfast is delicious and the host is really helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wo

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

Nice

We booked at this hotel but got an option of anther hotel they had five minutes away. So this review is based on that hotel and not dar rahaothello. The hotel we stayed at was very comfortable and the staff could not have been more helpful. The only issue we had was the mattress if u like a strong orthapedic mattress you'll be fine. They showed us around and essaouira is easy to get around. We had a great couple of days, nice breakfast on the terrace if only a little lack lustre , loads of bread and croissant , lovely fresh orange juice, superb coffees and yogurt. Overall a great experience and would definitely return land well recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

K

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

A wonderful stay

We stayed here for a week and loved every minute! The riad is a little treasure, down a well-hidden little alley way and from the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. Our double room was comfortable with plenty of space for luggage and a lovely open window looking down onto the pretty courtyard below and up to the sky and the terrace. Nazah and Rajid, the manager and night manger, were always friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. The location of the riad is perfect, right in the middle of the medina, so it was a lovely walk out in whichever direction we chose to wander everyday. It was lovely to come back and sit on the roof top terrace, out of sight of the souks, but with a fascinating view over the roof tops, out to see. Omar, Nazah's husband, took us out to the Berber market which was a real experience and we were very grateful for his insight and company. We would thoroughly recommend Dar Rahaothello and would love to revisit ourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Magical place in the heart of the Medina

A tastefully renovated building and beautifully decorated rooms; quiet yet in the heart of the medina and close to the souks, markets, harbour, cafes, restaurants and a short walk from the beach. Lovely friendly people looking after us, great breakfasts plus traditional home cooked dinners can be available if you request them. Advice and help any time you need it. Plenty of hot water. Great views from the terrace. A lovely place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

orianne

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

Un magnifique riad

Le riad nous a tout de suite plu : très belle décoration et meubles provenant du Maroc et des autres voyages du propriétaire, magnifique terrasse. Notre chambre était également très belle : grande et décorée typiquement. Très bon accueil : Omar et Rachid ont toujours été chaleureux et de bons conseils. La situation du riad est parfaite : en plein coeur de la Médina. Le petit-déjeuner était divin, nous nous somme régalés! Petit conseil pour les voyageurs en hiver : pensez à se munir de vêtements chauds car le riad est ouvert et donc non chauffé. Nous recommandons ce riad à tout voyageur.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angela

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

Hidden Gem

on a winter sun break from wet and windy UK to sunny Essaouira, the riad - tucked away down a side street in the heart of the medina - is small and cosy with only six rooms, all spotlessly clean and decorated in a combination of traditional Moroccan décor with eclectic oriental artwork from the owners' travels. One of the best features is the sun terrace with 360 view of city roofscape and sound of the ocean ... has sun loungers, great for relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the souks which the good continental breakfast will set you up for. Rachid was extremely kind and helpful, every ready with a pot of mint tea. We are regular visitors to Essaouira and will certainly visit Dar Rahaothello again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Beautiful Dar tucked away in a small alleyway

This beautiful Dar (not a Riad) was our base in Essaouira. It is centrally located between the big market and the fort. The staff was cool, always reponsive ad helpful and at the same time unintrusive. The rooms were charming and clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

NICOLE

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

Charmante, kleine Herberge

Der einzige Negativpunkt ist, dass die Pfannen in der Gästeküche in einem desolaten Zustand waren. Die Teflonbeschichtung war grösstenteils abgekratzt oder verbrannt, zudem waren sie dreckig (eingebrannte Fettränder), und die Holzkellen hatten Ungeziefer dran. Das Personal war aber sehr hilfsbereit, aufmerksam und zurückhaltend. Finde ich sehr positiv.