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Darzayna

3.0 star property
Moroccan tranquility awaits at this family-friendly Medina guesthouse where guests can enjoy spa treatments and cycle through ancient streets

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Darzayna combines relaxation and adventure in Medina's historic setting. The full-service spa offers massages and body treatments, while bike rentals make exploring nearby attractions convenient. Travelers appreciate the attentive staff and free WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

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Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira, Darzayna is near a train station and near the beach. Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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75 Rue Agadir, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -
    Essaouira Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • blue boat and tower
    Skala du Port
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala de la Ville
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Burger
    3 min walk
  • Mandala Society
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Baghdad
    5 min walk
  • Restaurant Des Reves
    4 min walk
  • Brunch & Co
    4 min walk

About this property

Darzayna

Family-friendly guest house located in Medina
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a full-service spa are just a few of the amenities provided at Darzayna. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a body wrap, a massage or a body treatment. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (MAD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MAD 50 for adults and MAD 25 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MAD 50 for adults and from MAD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: MAD 20 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Darzayna
Darzayna Essaouira
Darzayna House
Darzayna House Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse
Darzayna Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse
Darzayna Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Darzayna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Darzayna?

Self-parking is available for MAD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Darzayna?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Darzayna?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Darzayna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200 per person applies.

Where is Darzayna located?

This family-friendly Essaouira guesthouse is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Place du Marché aux Grains, Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Bab Marrakech Tower and Essaouira Clock Tower are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Darzayna Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely extended stay here. Staff were nice, breakfast on the roof terrace. Easy walk around to the centre .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Very basic riad with good location

Spacious room, comfortable bed, nice breakfast. Very basic accommodation. Absolutely decent for the price. And location is nice, in the medina but not with entrace to a busy street, so quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in the Medina

A lovely character place to stay in the Medina. Paid the extra for breakfast and it was well worth it. Can't fault it other than one thing. It lists, on site parking but the hotel is in the Medina, pedestrian only so need to pay and park outside of there. It wasn't a problem once I'd found that out myself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the absolute worst place I’ve ever been at! No one was resent to greet us upon our arrival and we waited over half an hour to be let in. Once we finally got there, the Riad owner simply refused to honor our reservation!! We reserved the panoramic room through Expedia for a fantastic price which the Riad owner simply denied us, offering a single room with no window instead while claiming that the panoramic room is far more expensive. It’s outrageous - he simply refused even after taking our cash - and started arguing!! Eventually we had no option but to leave and find another place! Thankfully Expedia was able to help us in finding another place and obtaining a refund after such an awful experience!! BEWARE AND DO NOT RESERVE HERE!!! AWFUL, AWFUL, AND AWFUL EVEN MORE!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy cerca de las calles principales de la ciudad y las hab son muy amplias
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

eperviere, essaouira

ce riade est bien situé , mais nous avons trouvé des cheveux dans les draps , les chambres sont humides
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good service but the air was hum
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

mounir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A recommander.

Personnel très accueillant à l’écoute et disponible 24/24. Petit-déjeuner très copieux.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es muy acogedor. El desayuno muy rico. Muy recomendable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien accueillie, personnel très sympathique. Je recommande !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a real good deep clean

A mixed review. We had to book two rooms as we are engaged but not married. We paid for two, but only used one. Apparently their culture and Norms. No mention of this on hotels.com website. The hotel is in real need of a good deep clean and an update. It was filthy. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. The price was good and the breakfast was very good and is included in the rate. Be careful of the extra euro 2.50 city per person per room! Also the exchange rate the hotel gives when calculating your Expedia rate for euro to dirhams needs to be watched as you lose about 2 MAD per Euro. You do not get the option to pay in euro or on card. The hotel is also very noisy when other guests come in. There is no control on noise. Overall ok for the money bar the cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old house..........................................................n.nnnnn..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location, good for 2-3 days

Le riad est très bien situé, en plein coeur de la médina! La chambre était relativement propre, je considère que la salle de bain pourrait nécessité d’un plus grand nettoyage. Le point le plus négatif : l’eau s’accumule dans la douche ce qui crée un lac à nos pieds, un peu dégoutant, le drain semble bloqué! Cependant, très bon service et petit-déjeuner satisfaisant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Dar Zayna. Highly recommend.

This is a great Riad. The room is big and clean, there is a lovely rooftop terrace, the decor is wonderful and the staff very kind and helpful. Great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frau Sauber, Schwerin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Liebevoll gestaltetes Riad in der Medina

Das Dar Zaina ist ein wirklich hübsches Riad in der Medina von Essaouira. Das gesamte Haus ist sehr sauber, die Zimmer individuell und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Betreiber sind in jeder Hinsicht bemüht, den Aufenthalt der Gäste so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Sogar frische Blumen stehen in den Zimmern! Das Frühstück ist reichlich und lecker. Wir würden das Dar Zaina jederzeit wieder wählen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine and We Can go back again to the same place the only problem that they don’t take credit cards.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

sara, aéssouira

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ce qui m'a choqué le premier jour en arrivant c'était la ruelles plaine d'ordures franchement j'ai pris peur je n'avais qu'une envie c'était de repartir en courant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Jihad, Marrakech, Marocco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel close to the Old Medina,very nice stuff

I was in Dar zayna for 3 nights, it was ok, i like the emplacement in the old medina also the design of the room, and the have a very nice stuff,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tyvärr luktade det mögel på vårt rum men fick byta. Trånga trappor, svårt att bära bagaget.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leuk hotel. Dicht bij het centrum.Aardig personeel

Heb het erg naar mijn zin gehad. Aardige mensen en lekker ontbeten. Kregen sleutel mee zodat we vrij waren om erin en eruit te gaan wanneer we wilden.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

belle ville

UN BON SEJOUR

8/10 Good

Jean, Cholet

Liked: Staff & service

Medina

Bon rapport qualité/ prix. Petit déjeuner copieux sur terrasse ensoleillée

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

troop sale

Riad trop sale Je ne conseil personne a y sejourner

8/10 Good

YU YEON, 모로코

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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