RIAD DAR MAYA Luxe

We traveled from Marrakesh to Essaouira on a Supratour bus and once we arrived we had someone that carried our luggage from the bus station to the riad door waiting for us has arranged. The location of the riad is is very convenient and easy to find when you are on your own. It is in the heart of the medina and right next to one of the most busiest streets of the fishing village. The riad owner was very helpful and always ready to help us to get the most out of Essaouira at all times. The riad building is completely new. Nevertheless it maintains a traditional but with much character Moroccan lines. The riad public and private spaces are like out of a design magazine and I must give the congratulations to the owner for the amazing work he have accomplished. We stayed at the Akal room and I must say that it is beautiful. The room and bathroom are big and very comfortable. A nice fireplace, air acclimatization and the heat floor at the bathroom warm us in these cold January nights. The last night we choose to have dinner at the riad. I also asked to have the fireplace lighted up. When we arrived at the riad at the given time the fireplace was already being prepared to be fired and the table was ready and waiting for us. I can only describe the dinner as fabulous. I totally recommend this riad and I wish I will come back.

We have just returned from a weeks stay at Dar Maya situated at the North side of this lovely Medina. We had pre booked our airport meet and great taxi transfer. On arrival at Dar Maya we were shown to our Akshhood room on the first floor, which was tastefully decorated, very spacious with a king size bed, lovely bathroom with a heated floor, all very classy. Throughout our stay all the staff were very charming, attentive and helpful, the service particularly at breakfast was a bonus with no set time and could be taken on the ground floor or in the beautiful spacious and comfortable lounge on the top floor or the roof terrace. If you are looking for the above points along with peace and tranquility then Dar Maya is the place to be in. Essaouira has so much to offer, Gareth and his staff certainly came up trumps with advice on places to eat and visit and things to do, don't miss the winery tour at Val d’Argan winery and make sure you book in for lunch/wine tasting, a treat not to be missed with superb wines produced by winemaker Charles Melia. Not far from Dar Maya is a fabulous restaurant 'One Up' with delicious French and Moroccan fusion food, book in advance for dinner.

- zentrale Lage inmitten der Medina - angenehme Atmosphäre im Hotel, am Abend schaffen die zahlreichen Kerze eine sehr schöne Stimmung - das Zimmer (Akal) ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet - das Badezimmer inklusive Handtuchwärmer, Fußbodenheizung und Dusche für zwei ist ein wahres Paradies - Frühstück (Brot, Omelett, Obssalat, ... )wird für jeden Gast zubereitet und je nach Wahl im Patio oder auf der Dachterrasse serviert

Lovely, relaxing and quiet

The room, bed, shower in this riad was the most comfortable of all that we experienced in Morocco. Lovely experience using the in house hammam and massage. All very professional and relaxing. You won't be disappointed.

Le personnel est charmant! Un grand merci et bravo à toute l'équipe.