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!

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.

This Riad was perfect for our 3 night stay. The terrace is a really nice place to chill during the day and the room was perfect for what we needed. Wafaa...

This Riad was perfect for our 3 night stay. The terrace is a really nice place to chill during the day and the room was perfect for what we needed. Wafaa was extremely kind and welcoming giving us great restaurant recommendations. The breakfast was very nice and varied each morning slightly which was nice. The Riad definitely made our stay in Essaouira much more enjoyable!

Soukaina, riad Dar El Paco and city itself made Essaouira one of our most enjoyable and memorable experience of our Moroccan tour in May 2022. Soukaina...

Soukaina, riad Dar El Paco and city itself made Essaouira one of our most enjoyable and memorable experience of our Moroccan tour in May 2022. Soukaina was the perfect host and a super nice person, very open, friendly and quickly answering to all our questions. The riad is well positioned, nice and clean. We enjoy a lot staying at Dar El Paco and meeting such a nice person. I highly recommend them. Thank you, Soukaina and Dar El Paco, and good luck!

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.