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Dar Liouba

4.0 star property
Medina riad with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Porch
Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 impasse Moulay Ismail, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dar Liouba

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Dar Liouba. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 165 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards.

Also known as

Dar Liouba
Dar Liouba Essaouira
Dar Liouba Hotel
Dar Liouba Hotel Essaouira
Dar Liouba Riad
Dar Liouba Essaouira
Dar Liouba Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Liouba offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dar Liouba does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dar Liouba?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Liouba?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dar Liouba.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Liouba?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 200 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Liouba?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar Liouba and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, horseback riding, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Dar Liouba also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Liouba?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Moroccan cuisine.
What's the area around Dar Liouba like?
Dar Liouba is in Medina, a short 9-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 10 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

Dar Liouba Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Communication breakdown
The hotel is pretty and charming, but there is no way to contact the management or the reception, nor by phone or by e-mail. They also don't accept credit cards.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming riad
We had a very good stay at Dar Liouba. Patricia is a lovely host. The old town can be very dirty in some parts and I guess, you just need to get used to it. Dar Liouba is in a small alleyway that after a day or 2 it becomes easy to find. A bit daunting to start with. We were treated to nice home made breakfasts every morning. The lack of storage space in the room meant we had to keep most of our clothes in suitcases for 3 days. We managed though. I would probably return with friends or partner. My child loved going up and down the stairs (4 floors) and luckily there weren't too many guests to be disturbed. I didn't realize rooms at the riad didn't have a TV set. It was certainly a change that in the end, worked out alright.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed!
The person that welcome us was not very nice - in fact kind of rude. The bellman was extremely nice! Breakfast not so good... In other words, not the best!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
It was a pleasure to stay @ Dar Liouba. A special thank for Patricia for organizing an amazing dinner and giving all the advises.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Smelly riad
Smelly and not as in the photos. It smelt so bad in the medina and in this riad. It is old and not new looking as in the photos. We walked in paid our bill and walked out and checked into a hotel on the beach. Not even a little discount was offered. I do not understand how expedia got these ratings which we relied on when booking. They saved on us not eating and using their utilities. They were sorting laundry at reception when we arrived which is not cool. I would not recommend staying in this riad or the medina. The hotels along the beach are far better and not too expensive. Essaouira is a really laid back town, not too crowded and really cool beach. Really worth a visit.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great location and very helpful staff
A fantastic road in a central location you couldn't want more. Amazing dinner made by the chef if you wish or near to lots of restaurants.we were given some excellent information about restaurants and night life. The owner and staff are only too happy to help and even organised our onward transfer at the last minute. Lovely roof terrace to catch some rays and they even provide hats!!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific riad
We stayed in 6 different riad/dars during a 10 day trip to Morocco in December. Dar Liouba was our consensus favorite. First, the medina surrounding the hotel is quiet, residential, but beautiful, with some amazing doors and alleyways. The riad itself has great decor, very attractive interiors. Very clean, very friendly staff that speaks French and English in addition to Arabic. The breakfast was fairly standard for riads -- a variety of Moroccan breads and jams, but the coffee was good and service excellent. Would definitely return.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value
Good value for money compared to other places we stayed in Morocco. No heating in our room if visiting in winter. The manager suggested restaurants which were excellent.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

The Riad is very nice but the room was damp and had a bad smell to it. In hindsight, we should have complained and asked for another room.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place
Very nice Riad. staff were very helpful and gave great advice on places to stay. Right in the heart of the town and great access from the bus station.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magical.
Located near where the coach drops you off from Agadir or Marrackech. maybe about a 5 minute walk if that. We found it very easily with the directions sent from the hotel directly (even though we booked through a hotel booking site). When we arrived we were greeting by Fatima who was very friendly and gave us all the information we needed about the hotel and the Essaouira marking places we should see and places to dine on a map. We were even given complimentary mint tea and biscuits. The decor of the hotel is magical, it's spacious but it's tall and thin so two rooms on each floor. The hotel was very clean, the roof terrace (where you can choose to have breakfast) gets optimum sun and is furnished expertly with sun loungers (very comfortable) and sofas (shaded). You also get a very good view from here. The room was again clean, it smelt fresh as did the covers. The bathroom was also clean and spacious. The breakfast was continental and consisted of bread, an assortment of jams, tea and coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, strawberrys and rice pudding. It was served as if it was afternoon tea in the ritz, it felt very relaxing. We were only there one night but wished we could stay more.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at Dar Liouba
Beautiful, comfortable riad with outstanding staff and service.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique Dar dans la Médina de d’Essaouira
Accueil chaleureux dans cet hôtel situé en plein centre de la médina d’Essaouira, très propre et agréable avec magnifique salon et superbe terrasse sur le toit, architecture typique, petit déjeuner de qualité, et personnel attentif à toutes nos demandes! Nous recommandons grandement!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Petit passage à Essaouira
Nous avons passés seulement une nuit dans ce Riad. Nous avons été très bien accueilli. La chambre dans laquelle nous etions était très joliement décorée et propre. Le petit déjeuner était très bon et très bien servis par un très gentil monsieur. Nous avons vraiment apprécié cette nuit dans ce Riad. Nous reviendrons car pour moi, c'est une valeur sûre.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

COQUET MAIS NON FONCTIONNEL
DAR COQUET MAIS NON PRATIQUE. FROID CHAUFFAGE ELECTRIQUE INSUFFISANT ET PETIT DEJEUNER MOYEN PAS DE TELEVISION L HIVER LES SOIREES SONT LONGUES.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

je n'y retournerai pas
Chambres sales, poubelle de la salle de bain pas vidée a notre arrivée elle n'a été vidées que le 3ème jour, les propriétaires pas aimables, ils n'habitent pas sur place donc pas disponibles pour leurs clients. Seul point positif le personnel est adorable.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel accueillant bien situé
Bien situé avec un accueil personnalisé ce riad assure un bon séjour à Essaouira.Essaouira est le lieu idéal pour manger du poisson mais il faut se méfier des restaurants au bord du port où les conditions d’hygiène ne sont pas toujours assurées et les prix sont à négocier plus qu’ailleurs!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel lumineux
Charmant petit Dar marocain...chambre très lumineuse, aux couleurs d'essaouira: bleue et blanche...Situé au coeur de la Médina, mais néanmoins très calme. Accueil chaleureux et compétent.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Good value and great service.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

" Confort et intimité "
Bon dépaysement, et personnel accueillant et chaleureux ! Bon rapport qualité/prix, hôtel propre, beau, calme et confortable. La seule surprise est l'emplacement de l'hôtel, passage par des rues typiques, sombres, étroites, pas très rassurantes, impressions de touristes très vite oubliées par la beauté du site. A choisir sans hésitation.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Authenticité des lieux en plein coeur de la Médina
Un très bon séjour dans cet Hôtel géré par des personnes disponibles et à l'écoute de nos petits problèmes de confort. La cuisine y est excellente et le personnel sympathique. Les petits-déjeuner sur la terrasse avec vue sur toute la Médina est très agréable et reposant. Si nous retournons à Essaouira, nous passerons à nouveau notre séjour au Dar Liouba.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review