The Riad

A historic home, restored in the Moroccan tradition

Dar Awil was once the home of a merchant who made his fortune trading ostrich feathers. It has been carefully restored using traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, with contemporary comforts.

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On the ground floor: a sitting room, a sun-drenched courtyard, indoor and outdoor dining rooms, and a kitchen where meals are prepared using local, seasonal produce.

The six rooms, arranged over two floors, are decorated with quiet care. Each looks onto the patio and has its own bathroom in the Moroccan tradition — zellige tilework and tadelakt plaster.

Omar, whose family has been rooted in Essaouira for generations, is on hand to guide you through the city and help shape your stay.

The spaces

The patio

Heart of the riad, shaded by a lemon tree. Breakfast is served here each morning.

The salon

Tadelakt benches, a library on Morocco, fireplace for cool evenings.

The terrace

Panoramic view over the white rooftops of the medina and Essaouira's port.