WahedFrom 60€Wahed· One
Decorated in saffron yellow and orange, this room offers a warm atmosphere.
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Riad · Essaouira Medina
In the heart of the medina of Essaouira
Six rooms in a historic house, restored in the Moroccan tradition.
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A historic home, restored in the tradition
Dar Awil is a former residence in the UNESCO-listed medina of Essaouira, restored using traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Lime-washed walls, zellige tilework, thuya wood — the materials are those of the place, the craftsmen those of Essaouira.
The six rooms
Wahed, Juj, Thleta, Arbaa, Khamsa, Setta
The numbers one through six in Darija. Each room looks onto the patio.
WahedFrom 60€
JujFrom 80€Juj· Two
In blue and cream tones, this room is on the 1st floor and has two windows.
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ThletaFrom 80€Thleta· Three
Sage green and cream, with a private terrace opening onto the interior patio.
- Private terrace
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ArbaaFrom 60€Arbaa· Four
A poetic and intimate alcove.
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KhamsaFrom 80€Khamsa· Five
Deep blue, a bright room with soft tones.
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SettaFrom 80€Setta· Six
Ocean blue tones and private terrace: Dar Awil's signature room.
- Private terrace
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Things to do
Outings & services
Host table, horseback on the beach, water sports, excursions, golf, transfers and car hire.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
“Nous avons passé un séjour en couple dans ce riad au cœur de la médina. Il est très bien situé, facilement accessible depuis le parking Bab Marrakech. La chambre était charmante et confortable, j'ai apprécié les fleurs fraîches dans le riad et les petits-déjeuners, copieux et savoureux.”
Juliette
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Daily life at the riad, behind the scenes, sunsets from the terrace.
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The city
Essaouira
An Atlantic port open to the trade winds, Phoenician then Portuguese then Moroccan city, Essaouira retains a dense and lively medina — souks, ramparts, fishing port — and an internationally recognised Gnaoua festival.
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