Dar Doughri, Essaouira
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About the home
“This luxurious 4 bedroom Dar is located a short walk from the 15km cresent shaped beach of Essaouira and the fabulous Medina but the house offers peace and privacy that is unique to this property. The spacious living area includes an open plan kitchen-dining room which is fully equipped for self-catering. The housekeeper, who visits daily on request, can cook our guests delicious Moroccan tagines and couscous from our in-house menu. A comfortable salon with open fire has views over the town of Essaouira. Four traditionally decorated en-suite bedrooms are located over three floors and all have views of Essaouira towards the sea. The roof terrace offers spectacular panoramic views of the town, is sun drenched all day and faces the sea. The terrace has dining furniture and a pergola which is perfect for al fresco breakfast or dining on the warm Moroccan evenings and there are sun loungers for soaking up the Essaouiran sunshine on a beautiful day!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Essaouira Beach, 600m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| General: | CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 4 en suites, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
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.
Awards
The Marrakech / Essaouira / Essaouira Region 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.
The Essaouira area
The town of Essaouira, with its Portuguese ramparts, busy fishing port, and cresent shaped 15km beach is a holiday destination with adventures to offer all ages of visitor.
For the activity led traveller this includes dune buggies, horse safaris and camel riding, hiking, kite-surfing, wave surfing, local vineyard visits and tasting, a local farmers market in Haa Draa, safe swimming both in the sea and hotel pools, golf at Diabat, sailing, bird spotting, fishing, windsurfing, and mountain biking.
In the lively Medina (walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site) visitors can find hidden gems crafted from Thuya wood, leather, silver, and ceramics. For those visitors who enjoy food and cooking there are many fruits, vegetables, meat, spices and fresh fish to buy in the souks. The internationally acclaimed restaurants and cafes in and outside of the Medina offer Moroccan, French and Italian cuisine. The is also a popular french cafe culture amongst the visitors and locals.
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
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| Airport: | Marrakesh, Agadir: 175 km |
| Railway: | Marrakesh or Agadir: 175 km |
| Ferry: | Tangier |
To Morocco:
Fly to Marrakech or Agadir International Airports (carriers include B.A., Easyjet, Atlas-Blue and Thomsonfly, Ryan Air, Iberia).
Once in Morocco:
There are several Supratours coaches per day from Marrakech to Essaouira - they are air-conditioned and will stop once on the journey at a restaurant for refreshments. The Supratours bus costs 55 DH (approx.£4) per person for a single ticket and there are 3 buses a day at 8.30, 11.00 and 19.00. The journey takes approx. 2.5 hours. The Supratours station in Marrakech is next to the train station and you can buy your tickets right up to departure, though at busy times you will need to book in advance in person - only really an option if you are staying in Marrakesh so some of your stay.
The departure terminus in Essaouira is just outside Bab Marrakech so it is only a short walk across the square to the house and I can have someone meet you off the coach to help with your luggage. Return journeys to Marrakech are at 6am, 12:00 and 16:00 respectively.
Private transfer:
We can also organise this for you and ensure you are brought right to the door and met by the Dar Doughri staff.
The cost of a single trip (of up to 4 people) to Essaouira is 600 Dirhams (approx GBP48), 4 x 4 or small MPV (up to 6 people) is 1,000 dirhams (approx. GBP80) or a large MPV (up to 8 people) is 1,200 dirhams (approx. GBP96) from either Marrakech or Agadir airport or locations within the city.
Activities near Essaouira
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 24 Nov 2011 |
We had a lovely stay in Dar Dourghi, the accommodation was very comfortable and there was lots of space for our party of eight (two families) with children ranging from 5 - 15 years to spread out. We... more |
15 Sep 2011 |
The Dar was even more beautiful tha in the pictures and much bigger!! we stayed in the family room which was massive, with a fantastic bathroom. All 6 of us had the best nights sleeps the week we... more |
09 Sep 2011 |
I stayed in Dar Doughri with my husband and twin daughters (14yrs) for a week at the end of August 2011. Fiona one of the owners was more than helpful answering all my questions about Morocco and the... more |
Guestbook for Dar Doughri, Essaouira
We really enjoyed our stay in Morocco and especially Essaouira. The house was very comfortable, Fouad was very helpful and Karima made us some memorable meals. As we had been to Essaouira before, we took it very easy and just enjoyed the atmosphere of the Medina, the fishing port and the skalas.The silversmith in the Centre Artisanale just inside Bab Marrakech made us a beautiful filigree pendant to order. On other days, we relaxed on the roof terrace while the children enjoyed horse riding and dune buggy outings. The recently opened branch of the Moroccan supermarket chain 'Essawak Essalam' is a few minutes from the Dar by 'petit taxi' and we found it to be very well stocked, albeit without alcohol. Best regards,Mairead and Hans (August 2010)
I just wanted to say that we thought the accommodation was fantastic. We all had a lovely relaxing time. It was quite windy the first couple of days but the last full day we had in Essaouira was gorgeous and the waves were perfect for surfing. My six year old foster daughter loved the DVDs and she almost left with the Mr Men one!. Foaud and Karima were very welcoming and helpful. Thanks again.Enjoy your trip.Kind regardsJules, Kelly and Paige (April 2010)
"A fantastic family home, just perfect for us, everything just fell into place immediately. Fiona is so helpful, she arranged a straightforward pick up from Marrakech. So many touches in the dar were appreciated - books, dvds, games.....Karima's cooking was fantastic, we stayed for 4 nights and ate in 3 times - we tried fish, chicken and lamb, all superb and beautifully served. We went camel trekking, swimming and ate lots of seafood and ice cream! Dar is in a fantastic location and exceptional value. If you're looking for a different side to Morocco and Marrakech, it's here. We will be returning!" Saadia, Kamran, Imaan & Zahra (April 2010)
"Cannot recommend restaurants for evening dining since as soon as we realised how good Karima's home cooking was, we monopolised her for the whole week! At lunchtimes we tried a variety of cafes, though felt the fish stalls overpriced. The italian icecream parlour place was well patronised. We all enjoyed the Hammam baths and various treatments, and riding in the horse carriages delighted Jacob. There was a cultural festival on during our stay involving groups of rather ancient soldiers and drum-banging, dancing and crowd participation - but had been warned by Nour to beware of possibility of thieves coming into town with the festival, so only observed the fringes of it. We loved the photography opportunities, especially at the harbour. Anna busy making a photo book this week...
The wind was very strong for windsurfing or kitesurfing the week we were in Essourira, but at a different time of year these would have been great activities for the lads. Most days the beach was not too windy, though, for sandcastles and paddling.
In terms of house safety for children, we were very happy with all the arrangements.Yes, the car seat was produced, clearly not a frequently used feature and took a little time at the airport to get it installed into the vehicle effectively, but fine otherwise and both taxi drivers very pleasant and drove well, and the organiser of the taxis also came to the house the day before our return to check all well, and on the day we left too. At the airport no difficulty at all finding our taxis." Jane Cunningham and family (April 2010)
"Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful, comfortable and spacious house. We were a bit unlucky with the weather as we did have a lot of rain but it was December after all and we found that even though the wind blew also the temperature was lovely and warm.
Fouad was very helpful when we needed him to arrange things for us and Karima prepared wonderful breakfast’s everyday for us and cooked some meals in the evening" (Frances and family December 2009)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter Sun | 5 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 450 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 500 | 72 | 72 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 1 Jul 12 | 16 Sep 12 | £ 550 | 80 | 80 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn Sun | 16 Sep 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 500 | 72 | 72 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The above price is based on up to 8 person occupancy, exclusive use of Dar Doughri and a daily maid service. The price is negociable for stays longer than 2 weeks. For 7 day rentals a 15% discount is offered to a group of 2 guests or less.
A non refundable 25% booking deposit required to secure booking. Damages deposit with final payment required.
Payments by personal cheque, international online transfer in GBP or PayPal. Please note all transfer charges are the resposibility of the renter.
A house menu is available to be cooked by housekeeper
Continental breakfast: 25 MAD per person,
Traditional moroccan dinner: 65 MAD per person
Clothes washing and drying: 10 MAD per load
Broadband internet access: free of charge
Airport transfers - please ask for a quote
Winter bookings the first load of logs included, addtional loads @ 100MAD per load payable to Fouad.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
1 British Pound = 13.42302 Moroccan Dirham
1 Moroccan Dirham (MAD) = 0.07450 British Pound (GBP)
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Fiona Sutherland
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
