We had a fantastic stay in Riad Dar Etto, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are lovely, spacious and clean. The pool is beautiful and a great place to relax. The Riad is about 15 minutes outside of essaouira by car and when we were there the owners ordered us taxis to get in and out of the town which cost 50 Dirhams each way which is very good value.

It was very peaceful, like a little oasis. Sayid and his family really looked after me, I went to Essaouira for a horse riding holiday and every day they would see that I was well fed with a lovely breakfast, book me great taxi drivers and advise me on price, and even LUCKILY woke me up on my last morning so I didn’t miss my flight! It’s true Moroccan hospitality, always with mint tea!. It’s approx 10 minutes drive from the Medina, and has parking if you have rented a car, but so cheap if you need to get taxis in an out. And also very close to all the local stables in Diabet, I recommend Cheval Essaouira. I had a lovely Hammam in the onsite spa on one of the days and the masseuse was amazing. As a solo female traveller you can sometimes feel worried about your surroundings, you will not find that here. Thankyou so much Diad dar Etto, I’ll be back.

Great place. Friendly staff. We arrived late in the evening after dinner, and they still cooked for us. The massage and hammam are highly recommended.

This Riad was a fabulous find! Riad dar Etto is a true hidden gem run by a family who couldn’t have been more hospitable. They do not serve alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own as we were told by the staff treat the place as your home. They have a fridge for you to put any food or drink in during your stay. Breakfast was great and we were looked after for dinner one night at the Riad where we were served a delicious goat tagine! Would definitely recommend. Siad (front of house) recommended for us to visit Sidi Kaoki which is a lovely surfing village with lots of little restaurants and a couple of licensed bars (great place to watch the sunset). If you do not have a hire car the staff are happy to book you a taxi into Essaouira for 50 MADS and pick up is 60 MADS. The Riad have a lovely spa and hammam onsite where you can arrange for a massage. We had a 1h relaxing massage for 350 MAD the first night and it was so good we booked another one for the next day. Girls did a great job! Thank you to Siad and his family for looking after us so well and we will look forward to returning on our next visit to Morocco!

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This riad is simply stunning, with a charming, castle-like character. The room was quite spacious, and the bathroom had an incredible atmosphere. Breakfasts were delicious and indulgent, with fresh eggs and a different variety of pancakes each day, accompanied by freshly squeezed orange juice. The riad is beautifully decorated down to the last detail, with lovely flowers, a well-kept pool, and a tree by the pool that adds to the ambiance and charm. The rooftop is amazing, equipped with sun loungers and a perfect spot to relax in the evening, stargazing under the night sky. This is by far the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. The welcome with mint tea and almond cookies was a thoughtful touch that made us feel right at home. It's clear the owner has poured his heart into this place, and you can feel it from the moment you step inside. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The location isn't in the city center, but we were aware of this when booking. Given the unique character of the riad, we were happy to take a 15-minute taxi ride to the center. The owner arranges taxis for just 5 euros each way, which is a great convenience and saves you from haggling. Overall, a fantastic stay!

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easy to find, clean, quiet location with a fabulous hammam and pool. large room with bathroom was great for privacy. great value for money, comfortable and well located to enjoy the many wonders of essaouira. the host and hostess went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable, memorable and safe. hot dinner and mint tea despite later than planned arrival. love delicious breakfast everyday customised to my dietary requirements. Said was a host extraordinaire. Thank you very much. Shukran.

better pillows.

Gorgeous riad, a true hidden gem for sure!! ❤️ I recomend any and everyone to book super friendly staff, good breakfast, spacious, gorgeous architecture if you love the culture. There was also a super cute friendly cat there that we quik became friends with super pretty. And nice and refreshing with a morning swim in there outside pool under the over 100y old eucalyptus tree 🌲

Very clean and nice, wifi worked well, walking distance to a couple of restaurants. 50MAD taxi to get back to Essaouira if you need to. Pool was very nice. You get cheese and eggs with your 15 kinds of bread for breakfast so it was nice to have some protein. I have stayed at a couple of riads now with reviews saying "great breakfast" but it's just bread. Can everyone write more accurate reviews please. This riad was nice

The entire accommodation complex was amazing. Plenty of space, a pool, rooftop terraces, a super friendly host, and a beautiful room. Parking was safe and secure in the courtyard. The host kindly offered tea and cookies right at the beginning. There was even a fridge available to chill your drinks. Absolutely fantastic place for the price. Highly recommended!

There was nothing to ssy. Everything was perfect.

Bihi, his wife and Sayeed were amazing hosts and very accomodating. Felt like staying at friends'. The place is quiet and peaceful, very relaxing. Facilities are basic but very clean and traditional. I loved every minute of it. I was invited to visit Bihi's family and was able to borrow his bike to ride around the village. Food was all made fresh and absolutely delicious. Wish I was staying longer. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxed place, head over to Dar Etto. Good WiFi as well both in the rooms and outside.

Location is quite remote but again, that's what I wanted.