Dar Nafoura Mogador, in the heart of Medina, offers a haven for families. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or indulge in a rejuvenating Turkish bath/hammam and spa treatment. With 20 coffee shops/cafes and restaurants nearby, this riad is perfect for exploring local flavors.
Dar Nafoura Mogador features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 20 restaurants, then indulge in massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets stay free
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 2 per day)
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 2 per day)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
20 restaurants
20 coffee shops
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Scooter/moped rentals
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2002
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Spa services
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
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: EUR 2.10 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 EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 2 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 2 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property only accepts cash.
Also known as
Dar Nafoura Mogador
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Dar Nafoura Mogador offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dar Nafoura Mogador 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 Nafoura Mogador?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 2 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dar Nafoura Mogador and nearby?
Have fun with activities like horseback riding, body boarding, and windsurfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a Turkish bath and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Yes, there are 20 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Dar Nafoura Mogador like?
Dar Nafoura Mogador is in Medina, a short 10-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Place Moulay Hassan.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was pleasant and varied with a good selection. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Lovely little Road, nice breakfast but carbohydrate heavy so be aware diabetics. Room and bed were comfortable and hot water working well. The staff at the hotel were friendly and professional and were really nice to put up with my almost nonexistent French. I would recommend for authentic stays.
Darrell
Darrell, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2025
Location was great, staff interaction could have been better
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Excellent Address
Perfect address in Essaouira! Location, cleanliness, ambience and service were all fantastic. Highly recommended.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2025
Spacious room and bathroom, cute interior, simple but tasty breakfast, easy to find in the medina, friendly staff who offer a map of the area and some tips. However the bathroom needs work : barely any water comes out of the shower and there isn't always hot water. The open shower format makes it so that water gets everywhere. There is no fan and the only window gives inside so the humidity never really goes away.
Windy Aurore
Windy Aurore, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Our riad experience
Very friendly staff and were super helpful when I had to go and visit the local hospital.
It's location is right in the centre of the bustling medina so restaurants and interesting shops are everywhere. However we needed to change the duvet covers as they were dirty in both rooms. There was a lack of windows and hence not much ventilation so the bathroom got quite smelly. All in all it wasn't as clean as we would have liked.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Location: The location is great. It's very central, just 5 minutes to the main market.
Hotel/Riad: Riad itself is already a bit older, everything is in ok condition but it needs some renovations soon. Our room was not the best, the ventilation in the bathroom was broken, the mattress was terrible and so were the pillows. Also the room could have been cleaner. Our bed did not feel clean and had some bits and peaces on the linen. There was dust hanging of the walls.
Personal: The staff is very helpful and nice. They helped us with everything we needed.
Parking: Even though it says on Expedia that there is parking, this is not really the truth. There are some private parking lots about 10 minutes from the riad where you can leave the car for 2 Eur per night, which was fine.
Gertruda
Gertruda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Very good place to stay
Great riad with excellent service. The staff were very kind and helpful, which made my stay very pleasant. Highly recommended
kamal
kamal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2023
Loved this place, was a very nice property to stay
Wonderful property, wonderful stay. Only issue is the bees in the morning when eating breakfast on the rooftop,.
Chanita
Chanita, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2022
Property is clean and customer service excellent.
Hassan
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2/10 Poor
Sep 16, 2025
Terrible
Doaa
Doaa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 11, 2024
Riads
A little hard to find but like all Riads it looks rough outside but was quite nice inside. Considering the age of most of them it’s amazing. Definitely not what people would call 1st class but comfortable
Joyce
Joyce, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 14, 2024
The room was disgusting, there was roaches and mice. We had to book elsewhere paying 4 times and leave in the middle of the night
rachid
rachid, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2025
I am not happy that there was continuous building work going on next door ALL day until 8pm - seven days a week! I had to change rooms twice but the whole riad was noisy and the staff were unable to intervene or do much which isn’t their fault however - the management knew this work was going on yet there was no mention of it on the Expedia website!!
I could only afford to stay somewhere else for my last night so paid an extra £160 to go to a peaceful hotel so I could sleep and not be driven slowly crazy! The hotel say they couldn’t refund me for the night I didn’t stay because I booked on Expedia !! Not happy. If you want to get any sleep do not stay at this place.
Theresa
Theresa, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
L'emplacement du riad, l'accueil et la gentillesse de toute l'équipe, le confort de la chambre, la beauté des lieux, tout était réuni pour nous offrir une belle expérience à la découverte d'Essaouira en 3 jours !
Un grand merci ✨
AMAT
AMAT, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Superbe RIAD bien localisé dans la médina, personnel très sympathique, service chaleureux, accueil et déjeuner impeccables, ils ont été très accommodants notamment pour conserver nos bagages en consigne. Nous recommandons chaudement à tous ! Merci pour tout !
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
Super accueil, bien situé, personnel chaleureux à l'écoute. Chambre agréable et propre, petit déjeuner varié.
Super rencontre avec Eric.
Thierry
Thierry, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
Emplacement stratégique au cœur de la médina. Chambres de bonne taille. Petit-déjeuner standard qui manque d’une touche « locale ». Personnel serviable.
Bastien
Bastien, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Un séjour magnifique avec la rencontre de personnes très chaleureuses , une restauration délicieuse. Un cadre et chambre au top!!
On vous recommande à 100% cette adresse
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Beau riad
Au coeur de la médina, joli riad, petite chambre au dernier étage lumineux sous la terrasse. Bon service et petit déjeuner au rez-de-chaussée très agréable avec une flambée dans la cheminée le soir.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2025
Personnel super gentil - mais ch aveugle
Assez compliqué à trouver. Notre chambre était complètement aveugle aucune ouverture sur l extérieur . La chambre de notre fille avait deux fenêtres et elle a trouvé que c était très bruyant / sinon accueil au top et grande gentillesse de la famille qui nous reçoit sur place
cORINNE
cORINNE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2025
Logement peu spacieux, l'établissement dans la médina pas propre.
Kuen
Kuen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Personnel très gentil et serviable, je recommande vivement.
Samir
Samir, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Sejour essaouira
Je remerci tout le personnel pour leurs accueil et leur sympathie, surtout mon ami Mohamed ( parce que il est devenu mon ami) il m"as guider pendant tout mon séjour et m'as fait découvrir la belle cité d'Essaouira. Je le remerci infiniment et je lui ais promi mon retour.
Mohamed
Mohamed, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2023
Merveilleux séjour !! J’y reviendrais et je partagerais à mon entourage.
Leïla
Leïla, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 1, 2023
Nada. No fueron amables y siendo handicap me asignaron un cuarto en el tercer piso. No nos quedamos alli