Dar Adul, Essaouira

Dar Adul - A 3.5-star guesthouse in Essaouira's Old Medina with rooftop sea views and Moroccan-French cuisine

Dar Adul, a 3.5-star guesthouse, is located in Essaouira's Old Medina, featuring imposing 18th-century gates like Bab Doukkala and walkable ramparts with ocean views. The property offers seven air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. One room includes a private terrace, while others provide sea or inner courtyard views. The intimate dining room at Dar Adul serves daily breakfast and Moroccan-French dishes such as lobster bisque and lamb-apricot tagine, prepared with seasonal ingredients and fresh fish. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace with sea views or enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The guesthouse is a two-minute walk from the city walls and 10 minutes from Essaouira Beach, with landmarks like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum nearby. Additional amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers panoramic sea views.

The intimate dining room features locally crafted teapot candelabras and fresh flowers.

Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

The guesthouse is a short walk from the beach and major landmarks like Skala de la Ville.

A free continental breakfast and daily manager’s reception are provided.

Cons

No on-site parking is available.

The guesthouse is located in a bustling area of the Old Medina, which may be noisy for some guests.