Dar Liouba Hotel, Essaouira

Dar Liouba Hotel - A light-filled medina house with rooftop terrace views and Arab-Andalusian décor

An unusually light and airy three-storey medina house, Dar Liouba Hotel features eight colorful rooms arranged around an octagonal atrium that channels sunlight onto an internal garden and open-plan living area. The double rooms, screened by latticework cedar wood balconies, include amenities like free WiFi, safes, and premium bedding, with some units offering seating areas and city or landmark views. Breakfast at the riad consists of crêpes, homemade jam, cold cuts, and pastries, served on the rooftop terrace with panoramic Medina views. Home-cooked Moroccan or French meals are available upon request, taken downstairs at the communal dining table. The hotel, located in Old Medina near Bab Marrakech, provides easy access to landmarks like Chaim Pinto Synagogue (0.5 km) and Moulay Hassan Square (1 km). Guests can arrange spa visits, windsurfing lessons, or horse riding excursions through the staff.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the Medina and a quiet space with sun loungers.

Rooms feature Arab-Andalusian décor with intricate bejmat floor tiles and private balconies.

Home-cooked Moroccan or French meals are available on request for an authentic dining experience.

Proximity to key landmarks, including Chaim Pinto Synagogue (0.5 km) and walkable ramparts with ocean views.

Cons

Bathrooms are compact, with separate toilets and sit-in showers.

The Medina’s narrow streets may require navigation on foot from Bab Marrakech.