Dar Ness
1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid
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Why people book this hotel
“Mustafa was really gentle and helpful”
“Mustafa and Murat were amazing hosts”
“The house has a lot of potential, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was …”
“Friendly staff Good breakfast”
“The breakfast was good, excellent location”
“The location is perfect, in the heart of Essaouira and there is breakfast”
“Room”
“I liked everything, room, rooftop, breakfast, staff and positon all excellent”
“Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and beautiful tea”
“The room is small (like in all riads) but clean”
“Location Character Value for money”
Overview
This traditional riad is located in Essaouira, on the central square, Place Moulay Hassan, just 300 metres from the beach. It has a roof terrace with sea views and free Wi-Fi. Dar Ness has a 24-hour reception, hosted by a multi-lingual team. Guests at Dar Ness can enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine in the riad’s lounge, which has a fireplace. Meals are made from fresh market produce. There is free public parking nearby, and a hammam and swimming pool are also within walking distance.
Traveller reviews
João
couple
June 14, 2026
“Come in at any time of the day or night, very attentive staff”
Friendliness of the employees, especially Mrs. Fatiga and Mr. Mostapha and other employees. The breakfast was good, excellent location.
Ina
couple
June 11, 2026
“Nice location but not so comfortable”
The location is perfect, in the heart of Essaouira and there is breakfast.
Irene
couple
May 31, 2026
Mustafa was really gentle and helpful. The riad is perfectly located and it is really cute.
Kate
couple
May 24, 2026
“Incredible! Close to all the facilities, felt safe as well.”
Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and beautiful tea! Highly recommend!
Fiona
couple
May 23, 2026
Mustafa and Murat were amazing hosts. The riad is perfectly located in the heart of the city with a beautiful rooftop to relax on.
kyra
couple
May 21, 2026
“Very good place in Essaouira”
Perfect stay for discovering Essaouira
O'Connell
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Mustafa went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The location was also lovely.
Katharina
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
The house has a lot of potential, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was good and plentiful.
Emad
couple
April 16, 2026
“It was nice and I wanna say thank you to this beautiful people”
Doyle
couple
April 12, 2026
Location Character Value for money. Friendly staff Good breakfast
Viktor
couple
March 22, 2026
“Highly recommended!!!”
Staff! Room! Breakfast!
Veronica
couple
March 21, 2026
“Perfect location, amazing view from rooftop”
I liked everything, room, rooftop, breakfast, staff and positon all excellent
Szewann
couple
March 20, 2026
The location is really good and the breakfast was pleasant. The room is small (like in all riads) but clean.
Viviana
couple
March 2, 2026
“there were a few issues that made it less comfortable than expected. The room had a noticeable damp smell, which was a b”
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BlueMtns2777
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
“A Riad close to all the 'Action'.”
Dar Ness was very close to main square coming into the Medina and public parking. Was secure and close to all shops and eating establishments. Very good Moroccan breakfast provided with accommodation. Bedroom was generous and bed great.
Uros
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
“Amazing people, super friendly, my brothers”
Tom
solo_traveller
February 2, 2026
“Amazing, would definitely recommend for a stay in Essaouira.”
It was perfectly located: right next to the beach and the center of the town. The view from the terrace was incredible. The service was more than amazing, they were there at every hour of the day/night to help us and the breakfast was amazing. I would definitely go back!
Wiedner
couple
January 14, 2026
The staff was extremely kind, friedly and helpful, rhey really made this place feel like home.
Agnieszka
couple
January 10, 2026
Great location in Medina, close to the port, the beach, and nice restaurants and bars. Very friendly staff. There was no heating in the room, but we were given an extra blanket and it was totally enough. The rooms are cleaned daily.
Mario
couple
January 3, 2026
“Ripped off at the fish market.”
We have been brought to the fish market by the hotel guy and his friends simply ripped us off. Awful experience. Untrustworthy to the maximum level. A shame to hospitality
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Casino, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Windsurfing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Solarium, Cycling, Hammam, Horse riding, Mini golf, Beachfront, Public Bath, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Light therapy, Spa facilities, Beach, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Strollers, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Currency exchange, Car hire, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Shuttle service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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Extra bed and baby cots are not available for this room type.
Arbaa Superior Double Room
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Ramsa Duplex Double Room
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Sebaa Sandard Double Room
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Setta Sandard Double Room
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Thlata Superior Double Room
Extra bed available for an additional charge and a baby cot is available free of charge.
Tmania Superior Double Room
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Juj Standard Twin Room
Extra bed and baby cots are not available for this room type.
Tseud Standard Twin Room
Extra bed and baby cots are not available for this room type.
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