We arrived in Essaouira on a Supratours bus from Marrakech and had been sent (upon booking) a map with directions to the Riad which was extremely useful....

We arrived in Essaouira on a Supratours bus from Marrakech and had been sent (upon booking) a map with directions to the Riad which was extremely useful. It’s a short, flat 10mins walk from the bus station. The Riad is located in an alleyway off a main street and once you get your bearings it is easy to find. We were greeted with huge smiles and a warm welcome which was really nice. Reception is open until 7pm but there are emergency phone numbers and a phone left in reception in case you need to use it. We had to let the Riad know what time we were arriving in advance. It’s also worth noting that payment for you room is in cash. You have two keys – one to your room and one to the front door to come and go as you please. The location of this Riad was excellent – right in the heart of the medina and a short walk to the port area and to the beach. Lots of restaurants close by. The staff were very helpful at providing a map, marking out restaurant recommendations (and one’s to avoid) and places of interest. Breakfast was served in the common area from 8:30am – 10:30am and was delicious on both mornings that we stayed – omelette, breads, pancakes, honey, jams, yoghurt, plus a hot drink and freshly squeezed orange juice. The lady who served it was a lovely, polite lady. The room we stayed in was called the ‘Sahara’ - it took a few attempts at trying to lock it successfully but once we knew how to do it it was easy. The room was adequate in size for our needs, the bed was comfortable and bathroom functional. It was a little bit dark and stuffy, so we slept with the window open which helped. I would take some ear plugs as you can hear the noise. Towels were provided daily and the room/bathroom was very clean. WiFi was ok.I was delighted at the welcoming and friendly feel this Riad had. They were so helpful printing off our boarding passes which I really appreciated. The service was excellent!! The location is perfect. For those on a budget or just looking for some great Moroccan hospitality – look no further, this was a great place to stay!

Staff is amazing, cheerful and very helping. Rooms are sweet, nice and clean.Only bad thing is no air conditioning.It is easy to find in Medina and everything...

Staff is amazing, cheerful and very helping. Rooms are sweet, nice and clean.Only bad thing is no air conditioning.It is easy to find in Medina and everything is near by. We found it with 5minuts

We stayed here for 9 nights and while it is directly next to a Mosque and the prayer call might wake you if you're a really light sleeper, we've had a...

We stayed here for 9 nights and while it is directly next to a Mosque and the prayer call might wake you if you're a really light sleeper, we've had a wonderful stay here. The rooms are all a different colour but very much alike in comfort. The bathroom was really fantastic for Moroccan standards, we've never ran out of hot water and yes the water was hot! The breakfast was nearly the same every day but didn't bore; it was traditional moroccan pancakes with some bread and dairy and freshly squeezed orange juice. When/if we go back to Essaouira, we will stay here again.

Really nice riad! The owners Lara and Giovanni and all the staff are very kind and always available to give you all the good suggestions to discover the...

Really nice riad! The owners Lara and Giovanni and all the staff are very kind and always available to give you all the good suggestions to discover the better places of Essaouira and to have a great time to spend there.The rooms are comfortable, well decorated and the breakfast is very good. The riad is in the heart of medina but not too far from the hold walls of the city so it's easier to find it and great also for who has heavy luggages... Absolutely recommended!! I hope to come back soon.

We booked one night here but ended up staying two. The room is lovely with plenty of hot water and comfy beds. The location is perfect in the medina. The...

We booked one night here but ended up staying two. The room is lovely with plenty of hot water and comfy beds. The location is perfect in the medina. The hosts are the best part of this place, all very friendly and cant help you enough. Definitely stay here when staying in Essaouria, you wont regret it.

Giovanni and Lara (hosts) made Dar El Paco a welcoming and homely place to be. The room was sufficient for our needs and the location was excellent. Breakfast...

Giovanni and Lara (hosts) made Dar El Paco a welcoming and homely place to be. The room was sufficient for our needs and the location was excellent. Breakfast was served each morning on the first floor and they accommodated a request for a change as breakfast is typically the same each day. Given that we were travelling with a two year old, location and comfort are two important factors for us. The location was excellent, in the medina close to all the touristy places and close to good eateries. All the workers were friendly and ensured we had a fantastic stay in Essaouira.Thank you Giovanni and Lara!

Had a wonderful stay here with my husband and 3 children. Breakfast was superb. Rooms were extremely comfortable and clean and lovely. Riad was centrally...

Had a wonderful stay here with my husband and 3 children. Breakfast was superb. Rooms were extremely comfortable and clean and lovely. Riad was centrally located - near restaurants, crepes stands, the port. You can hear the prayer call early in the morning, but that's part of the charm. Most of all, the owners were so hospitable, helpful, friendly, inviting - they made us feel completely at home.