Riad Dar Awil - Essaouira

Riad Dar Awil: Boutique riad in the historic Medina of Essaouira with a breakfast rated among the best in Morocco

Accommodations & Amenities

Riad Dar Awil offers rooms with private bathrooms and city views, plus private balconies in select deluxe rooms. The riad provides daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, and concierge services for tour bookings. Guests can use the shared lounge areas, sun terrace, and outdoor fireplace.

Dining & Breakfast

Each morning, the hotel serves a free continental breakfast that travelers consistently call the best they have had in Morocco. The on-site restaurant offers Moroccan and European cuisines for lunch and dinner, including kosher breakfast options and halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. Guests can also order room service, arrange a private dinner with advance notice, or enjoy fruit in their room.

Services & Local Experiences

The riad helps guests book local tours and cultural classes, such as cooking classes and tours about local culture. Guests can rent bicycles or cars through the hotel to explore Essaouira at their own pace. A paid airport shuttle and drop-off/pick-up service to Essaouira Mogador Airport (11 mile away) are available on request.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

The property is 2300 ft from Plage d'Essaouira and a short walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala de la Ville. Guests can go windsurfing, horse riding, cycling, hiking, or golf at Golf de Mogador (4 miles away). The hotel also provides luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and a tour desk to arrange these activities.

Families & Groups

The riad welcomes families with a family-friendly atmosphere and a kitchen staff that accommodates children's dietary needs, including gluten-free options. Groups of up to three rooms have stayed together comfortably, with one guest review noting the manager's help finding a taxi back to Marrakech. The hotel also offers ironing service, laundry, and trouser press for longer stays.

• Location: Inside the historic Medina, 5-minute walk to the beach and port
• Breakfast: Rated among the best in Morocco by multiple guests, with varied daily options
• Rooms: Doubles and deluxe rooms, some with private balconies
• Dining: On-site restaurant with Moroccan, European, and kosher cuisine
• Activities: Windsurfing, horse riding, cycling, golf at Golf de Mogador
• Services: Bicycle and car rental, airport shuttle, cooking classes