Essaouira holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, DVD

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Dar Doughri (house)

Home description

The Dar (Arabic word for townhouse) is close to the cresent shaped beach, bustling Medina (walled town), restaurants and cafes, and swimming pools. The guest house sleeps up to 8 guests in spacious accommodation, has private access and is for the exclusive use of a single party of guests. There are 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms and each bedroom has private or an en-suite bathroom. The guest house has a salon with open wood fire and a kitchen/breakfast room fully equipped for self-catering. The spacious, secure and private roof terrace with panoramic views makes our property unique in Essaouira. All guests are welcomed, and looked after for the duration of their holiday, by Fouad, our guest house manager and Karima, our housekeeper who can cook meals on request.

Dar Doughri Terrace	Dar Doughri Breakfast
Dar Doughri Terrace View	View of Roof Terrace From Medina Wall

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The Marrakech / Essaouira / Essaouira Region

Essaouira is a historic, walled town and an Atlantic coast UNESCO World Heritage Site and this bohemian town is where Jimi Hendrix liked to hang out. The Portuguese ramparts and a small working fishing port provide plenty of sites to explore.

All year around family / adventure possibilities include camel riding, dune buggies, trekking, surfing, swimming, tennis, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, wind-surfing, mountain biking.

Essaouira area

Dar Doughri is a short walk through Bab (gate) Marakesh for entry into the ancient Medina (walled town) there are plenty and fruit, vegetables, meats, spices and fresh fish to purchase. The restaurants along the beach or in the Medina also offer a variety of Moroccan, French and Italian cuisine.

In the Souks you will find hidden gems in leather, silver, and ceramics and there are no motorised vehicles allowed inside the Medina, which gives it a very hassle free atmosphere.

If you're a watersports fan then wind, wave and kite surfing is all possible off -shore. Lessons and equipment hire are available.

You can take short day trips to; Moulay Bouzerktoune a stretch of beach with a stronger side shore wind than Essaouira, and offers one of the best wave spots just outside Europe. In the winter with 2 - 5 meters waves this is a spot for confident wave sailors.

Sidi Kaouki to the south of Essaouira this is a 5 km long beach again with a cross shore wind and good waves in the winter. Conditions here can vary and with different entry points you will find the right waves for beginner and more advanced wave sailors.

Festivals - there are many world-famous festivals throughout the year in Essaouira, notably The Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival (annually in June) - a celebration of the mysterious music of the Gnaouas, the product of a mystic tradition with branches as widespread as Haitian voodoo and Brazilian Candomblé.

How to get there

Fly to Marrakech or Agadir International Airports (carriers include B.A., Easyjet, Atlas-Blue and Thomsonfly, Ryan Air, Iberia).

Taxi fare one - way from either airport is 600 MAD (Moroccan Dirham) for a "Grand Taxi" which seats five, or a people carrier for 1,200 MAD and the journey takes just over 2 hours with a rest stop.

Transfers from both airports can be arranged with the owners.

There are also Supratours buses from both cities at approx. 60dhs per person one way - you will need to book in person at the Supratours office in Marrakesh or Essaouira.

Activities near Essaouira

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On the first floor is the generously proportioned double/family room, with en suite bathroom and a twin room with private bathroom.

Second floor opens onto the full equipped for self-catering kitchen/breakfast room and a generous Moroccan salon with traditional seating and an open fireplace. The large windows give panoramic views of the local area and ensure that plenty of light bathes the villa/riad. The master bedroom with private bathroom share the same wonderful views on this floor.

The third floor has a private twin room and en-suite bathroom that look out onto the private terrace with views of the medina and local area.

Families with children of all ages welcome. We have a highchair, Chicco travel cot, and stair gate available.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace is not overlooked and enjoys stunning views of Essaouira, the Medina and is sun-drenched all day. A large pergola and eating/lounging area provides shade and is a fantastic spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Conditions

Our housekeeper and English and French speaking Guardian will meet you on your arrival and assist you with arranging any leisure activities and give advice on the local area.

The property is fully equipped for self -catering breakfast, lunch, dinner can be prepared for you by the housekeeper using local produce - payment is direct to her.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Sep 09	1 Apr 10	499£ 499	7272	7272	4 Nights
High season	1 Apr 10	23 Jun 10	600£ 600	8686	8686	4 Nights
Gnaoua Festival	23 Jun 10	1 Jul 10	700£ 700	150150	150150	4 Nights
High Season	1 Jul 10	1 Oct 10	600£ 600	8686	8686	4 Nights
Low season	1 Oct 10	1 May 11	500£ 500	7272	7272	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

A booking contract will need to be signed and returned. The above price is based on up to 8 person occupancy. GBP100 booking deposit is required this will be held as security against damages and refunded within 2 weeks of end of rental period. Payment must be received in GBP and in full one calender month prior to the start of rental period. Payment can be made by sterling cheque, online transfer in sterling to HSBC (First Direct) bank account or Paypal.

The rate is negotiable for stays longer than 2 weeks.

Dar Doughri is managed by our caretaker and our housekeeper.

The daily maid service included in rental price. Our housekeeper is also available to cook meals on request, additional fee paid directly to her.

Guestbook for Dar Doughri

“Thank you for asking how our holiday went. It was fantastic. The Dar Doughri was a real treat. We never imagined it to be that huge! It's well maintained, well equipped and very homely. Furthermore the location is perfect, just a short walk to the Medina. We especially love the rooftop terrace, so much privacy as there are no other buildings over looking it. We had all out breakfast prepared by Karima up there.” (Marc and Stephan September 2009)"


"Thank you so much for everything in Essaouira. We really appreciated to stay in your fabulous accommodation with our "three-generation-family". The evenings on the roofterrace were fantastic, the pastilla organized by Fouad was marvellous and Karima and her little son were so kind.

Dar Doughri ist eine geniale Unterkunft in Essaouira, toll gelegen, unheimlich großzügig, super geschmackvoll eingerichtet, absolut sauber mit einer wunderbaren Köchin Karima und einem sehr hilfsbereiten Verwalter Fouad. Wir waren vier Erwachsene und zwei kleine Kinder mit viel Platz, wunderbarem Wetter. Absolut empfehlenswert ! (Best regards from Nuremberg in Germany, June, 2009)

"The dar is clean and spacious with plenty of bathrooms and a lovely sheltered roof terrace for sun bathing and relaxing. The kitchen is extremely well equipped too. There's much hilarity to be had with Karima, who speaks no English and only a little French, if you take a Moroccan Arabic phrase book, and engage her in conversation as she prepares a delicious meal. Foad was fantastically helpful ...." (Helen and family, April 2009)

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Name:	Fiona Sutherland
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