Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea

Excellent

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Essaouira

Skala de la Ville
‪7 min walk‬
Place Moulay el Hassan
‪8 min walk‬
Skala du Port
‪10 min walk‬
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen Bed

Schlafzimmer 2

2 Single Beds

Schlafzimmer 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Badezimmer 1

Toilet · Shower only

Badezimmer 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The beautifully landscaped Dar Okapi is located in the middle of the medina (= historic old town). The riad is built over four floors around an inner courtyard. The house has a living room with fireplace, followed by a dining room, three bedrooms for a maximum of six people, a large bathroom with toilet and a separate toilet; Kitchen and various sun terraces. In the house there is TV, internet access, telephone (to answer calls). Fatima comes every day to clean the house. It is possible to have meals prepared by her (- which would have to be negotiated with Fatima). Bed linen and towels are changed every three days.
It is a three-minute walk to the beach. Shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Barbecue

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Essaouira

Located by the sea, this villa is in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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Essaouira

What's nearby

Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Place Moulay el Hassan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fish Burger - ‬3 min walk
‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
‪Le Mechouar - ‬6 min walk
‪Restaurant Baghdad - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea located?

Located in Medina, this villa is steps away from Souk Jdid, Place du Marché aux Grains and Fish Market. Bab Marrakech Tower and Essaouira Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Gérard L.

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacances d’hiver

Bonne température pour passer 1 semaine à Essaouira.Moins de foule en cette periode

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylin

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Ryad très agréable et cosy, décoration de goût, encore beaucoup plus joli que sur les photos. Très bonne literie. Cuisine très bien équipée. En plein dans la vieille ville, emplacement idéal proche du port, de l'océan, des marchés... Fortement recommandé.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fal R., Duisburg - GERMANY

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oktober 2023

Wir hatten wundervolle Tage in Essaouira und im Dar Okapi. Die Abholung von Fatima am Busbahnhof hat perfekt geklappt. Wir werden wiederkommen :-) Das Haus erreicht man durch schmale Gassen mit Straßenhunden. Hier sollte man keine Angst haben.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn N., Ipoh, Perak

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large riad in great location

We had a nice stay at this riad and would rate it 4.5 stars. It had a lot of space spread over 4+ floors and nice character. It could use a little sprucing up (some painting, new outdoor cushions). Pros -big, lots of space -good central medina location -kitchen is well stocked -wifi was functional -excellent response from host (hot water heater broke and they replaced it right away) Cons -could use some extra love (outdoor cushions are worn and stained) -top terrace has potential, but needs some upkeep -some sewer smells (typical for riads) -alley was not very clean (not the host's fault)

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Gaëlle R.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Riad très joli mais pas vraiment fonctionnel

Fatima nous accueille, le lieu est joli et propre. Les lits sont faits et confortables. La soupe nous attend et est délicieuse. Cependant le riad, très bien placé dans la médina, est atteint par de petites ruelles et la porte d'entrée est aufond d'une impasse et les odeurs d'excrements de chats est assez horrible.Il est tres dommage que la cuisine ne soit pas au même étage que la salle à manger et le sejour : il faut sans arret être dans des escaliers avec de hautes marches...De plus, nous avons eu la malchance d'avoir de la pluie régulièrement et il fallait sans cesse passer sous la pluie pour aller d'une piece à une autre et notamment aux toilettes ...Dommage car la décoration est magnifique, avec goût, et de magnifiques plantes égaient et embelissent les terrasses et exterieurs. On pourrait vraiment y etre tres bien si on n'était pas toujours dans les escaliers et sous la pluie...Nous avons quand même adoré notre séjour et remercions encore Fatima pour sa disponibilité. A l'interieur pas de mauvaises odeurs

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

24 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Riad

Das Riad ist wirklich sehr liebevoll und sehr geschmackvoll renoviert und eingerichtet. Wir haben uns gleich wohlgefühlt. Man kann sich auch den ganzen Tag dort aufhalten, kochen, lesen oder einfach chillen.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Walter van Rossum

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English, French, German, Italian, Dutch

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Schlafzimmer 1

Schlafzimmer 2

Schlafzimmer 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Badezimmer 1

Badezimmer 2

Spaces

About this property