Dar Zerwala

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Riad |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Ancient Medina in Essaouira

From £480 per week |  From £70 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Dar Zerwala is a stylish, recently renovated riad in the ancient Medina in Essaouira. It is built on three floors with two roof terraces at the top and sleeps 10 persons in four bedrooms.

On the ground floor, there is a well-equipped kitchen/dining room and a large salon with full length windows which open on to a sheltered patio ideal for leisurely breakfasts. Here there is also a small pool heated by solar energy suitable for a relaxing dip. The salon is also equipped with a large, flat screen television and DVD player.

The bedrooms consist of two double-bedded rooms, one with two single beds and a large family room which has a double bed in the main area and two singles on the mezzanine floor. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom.
The top floor roof terraces are sunny and sheltered and each is furnished with sunbeds, table and chairs.

Dar Zerwala is situated on the west side of the Medina which is generally agreed to be the part which gets most sunshine.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
A splash pool on the ground floor patio which is heated by solar energy.
Please note: Children must be supervised at all times when playing in the pool and on the roof terrace.

Table and chairs on roof terrace and also on patio.

Further details

There is a £50 breakages deposit payable with the final advance rental payment. This will be refunded (subject to no damage) within one week of your departure.

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The salon

 

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Patio with solar heated splash pool

 

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The salon

The Marrakech / Essaouira / Essaouira Region region

The climate along the Atlantic Coastal Plain is semi-tropical, remaining warm and balmy during the winter. The high temperatures in the summer months are relieved by a good Atlantic breeze.

While the summer sun is reliable you will need a sweater for the evenings.

The Essaouira / Ancient Medina area

Essaouira is a picturesque Moroccan fishing village which offers something for everyone. It is steeped in history and culture. Situated as it is on a stunning 7km long beach it is a destination for surfers and watersports enthusiasts. It offers excellent shopping, restaurants and opportunities for just soaking up the atmosphere.

The Medina itself is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city and has a relaxed laid-back atmosphere where you can enjoy the bustle of the souk or the hubbub of the busy port or simply relax by walking along the ramparts to enjoy the spectacle of the waves below or the beauty of the sunsets.

There are facilities for horse riding, camel safaris and quad biking as well as surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing. There is also tennis in the town.

How to get there

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Fly to Marrakesh or Agadir and then either bus or taxi to Essaouira. Airlines to Marrakesh include Atlas-Blue, Easy Jet, Ryanair and Thomson Fly.

There is an excellent bus service to Essaouira called 'Supratours' which costs around 75Dh (about £5.50) and takes 3 hours.

A taxi can be arranged to meet you at the airport and cost about 600Dh (about £45) and takes about 2.5 hours.

Activities near Essaouira

Reviews

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18 Oct 2011

“A beautiful quiet riad in the Medina near the beach, in 1 word perfect!” We (2 parents and 3 children, aged 14, 12 and 11) stayed for 6 days in Dar Zerwala. It is a beautifully decorated riad, with all equipment you need. The livingroom has enough place for 8 people. Through a door one enters a corridor with a spiral staircase (with access to upper floors) and the kitchen. There are 4 bedrooms, which are all decorated differently. Every room has it's own bathroom, all comfortable. There is a small plungepool in the yard, which is nice if temperature rises. And on the rooftop there is a terrace. Wifi internet is available and working well (on the first floor) The riad was larger than we expected based on the photo's, with more than enough space for us. The femme de ménage is a very nice lady, who speaks English reasonably well. On request she can make breakfast (with nice pastries and fresh fruits and so) and cook dinner as well (also nice), both after local payments. The riad is located in the southeast part of the medina. It takes a short walk to the beach (or to the shopping areas) In the riad it is very quiet and one can not hear the liveliness of the medina. During the booking the owner pleasantly answered all our questions and gave us all kind of information on Essaouira also. We recommend this riad for its equipment, size and location. We also recommend Essaouira for the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and friendly people.

23 May 2011

“Oasis of calm and beauty” In the centre of Essaouira's bustling Medina lies an oasis of calm and beauty: Dar Zerwala, a riad which has been lovingly restored by its English owner. No expense has been spared... more

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Guestbook for Dar Zerwala

Having returned from Essaouira, I'd like to thank you for the most wonderful time we spent at Dar Zerwala.
The house is exceedingly comfortable and well equipped. It has been beautifully restored, with a lot of attention to detail and, by the looks of it, no expense spared.
We were very fortunate in as much as the weather was lovely and warm, so a terrific time was had by all!
We will certainly come back to you for a future rental. In the meantime, I'd be happy to recommend your property to any of my friends who intend to spend time in Essaouira. Helen Orkin. London NW6. 27/03/2010.



I would highly recommend Dar Zerwala as an amazing place to stay...for
families it is ideal as there is enough space for privacy, for groups of
friends it offers a really sociable space. It's a totally unique living
experience..traditional, yet exquisitely decorated, the roaring log fire
makes for a cosy and romantic feel. While there the housekeeper looked after
us and cooked us delicious meals. A short walk to the beach and endless
opportunities to meander through the beautiful market stall laden streets.
The local restaurants are good value, offering excellent food and the people
were friendly - we loved it and are hoping to visit again!'.
J. Porjes. London W1

We had a great time at the riad. Very impressed with the location and décor. Essaouira is a brilliant choice especially for first visits to Morocco as it’s traditional and prides itself on being relaxed and hassle free.
The riad offers plenty of space, even for big groups and has all mod cons.
Good luck with your venture - I'm sure you can’t go wrong with all these winning ingredients.
R.Snowdon. London

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September - December	21 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	500£ 500	8080	8080	5 Nights
December - January	18 Dec 11	3 Jan 12	580£ 580	0-	0-	1 Week
January - March	3 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	480£ 480	7070	7070	3 Nights
	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
July and August	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

Group of 2 - £75 per night

This is available most of the year and the minimum stay is 5 nights.

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2 years listed You are contacting Ruth Prior Landline +44 2088 150698 Mobile +44 7930 311604 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This riad has received 2 reviews from previous guests.