Dar Nafoura Mogador is a modest riad at 30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun in the medina, and it is the most affordable of our five. A free full breakfast is included, and facilities include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi, a library, laundry, bike rentals and a Turkish bath, with spa services such as massage and body wraps. Place Moulay Hassan, the clock tower and the Skala de la Ville are about seven minutes on foot, the beach about eight and the Skala du Port about ten. It is a friendly, simple base for budget-minded couples, solo travellers and anyone who prefers to spend on experiences rather than on the room.
Location and getting around
The riad is inside the medina, so you will walk to almost everything. Place Moulay Hassan and the Skala de la Ville are about seven minutes away, the beach about eight and the Skala du Port about ten. Essaouira airport is roughly twenty-seven minutes by car. There is no dependable on-site parking, and a recent guest used private lots about ten minutes away, so plan to leave a car outside the walls and carry your luggage.
Rooms and atmosphere
Expect a traditional, small-scale riad with a rooftop terrace for breakfast and sunset, a library for quiet time and a hammam for a cheap treat after a day in the wind. Bike rentals are available for trips along the coast. The spa menu includes manicures, pedicures, body wraps and massage, though these are extras. The atmosphere is relaxed and homely rather than polished.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits budget travellers, solo visitors and couples who want an inside-the-walls address without a high price. Breakfast is free and full, which stretches the budget further. Recent guests have mentioned building work nearby, so ask about the quietest rooms and the current situation when you book. Check-in begins in the early afternoon and check-out is at noon. Compare the rate options for your dates, since the cheapest ones may have stricter cancellation terms.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Turkish bath and spa services
- ✓Library
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Front-desk safe
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Dar Nafoura Mogador?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is shown with the property. Check your rate for the latest terms.
Is there parking?+
There is no dependable on-site parking, and a recent guest used private lots about ten minutes away. Plan to leave any car outside the walls.
How far is it from the beach?+
The beach is about an eight-minute walk, and Place Moulay Hassan and the Skala de la Ville are about seven minutes away.
