Essaouira holiday riad rental, Ancient Medina with log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, DVD

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Chez DarMa (riad)

Home description

Beautifully renovated quiet riad in ancient medina within walking distance of beach, camels, horses and windsurfing. Spacious, well-equipped home with log fires, en-suite bedrooms and sunny terrace. Ideal for families / groups. Room rental (B&B) also available.

Chez DarMa is a newly renovated traditional riad on three levels with 5 en-suite bedrooms (3 double, 2 twin) that can sleep 12. All rooms face onto a sunny central courtyard. The riad is full of plants and has a relaxed, cosy inviting feel.

Chez DarMa is walking distance of many restaurants, galleries, the souk, harbour, ramparts, cafes and the beach. It is also 2 minutes from parking facilities and taxis.

Sunny courtyard	Comfortable en-suite bedrooms
Peach room	Wind protected shaded seating area on terrace

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The Marrakech / Essaouira / Essaouira Region

It doesn't get any better for holiday makers, sun guaranteed nearly every single day. Gentle breezes help keep Essaouira's temperature perfect. High medina walls protect shoppers and the craftsmen in the souks from the stronger winds in the afternoon but ideal for the windsurfers. Enjoyable cool evenings. End and beginning of the year is the rainy season which makes a Moroccan spring quite magical for 3 months.

Loaded with history and popular with film makers e.g. Orsan Wells, artists and musicians. Originally a haven for hippies. Cannons on the Ramparts face the eastern rocky coastline of the Atlantic which contrasts with the wide sandy bay on the south side. Between the two lies the busy Fishing Port where you are spoilt for choice of fish which can be cooked on the spot!

Essaouira / Ancient Medina area

Chez DarMa is situated within the ancient walled medina of Essaouira, a Unesco World Heritage City.
Essaouira is famous for its well organized Gnaoua Music Festival at the end of June. The Alliance Franco Marocaine organizes many sculpture, music events throughout the year. Art Galleries and restaurants abound ranging from the very chic and international to the local Morrocan Berber cafes. Many hotels have swimming pools open to the public for a fee, serve alcohol and good meals.

Day trips include Diabat (new golf course), Sidi Kaouki, Had Draa -Traditional Sunday Market, the Potteries of Safi and Argan Oil Co-operatives.

How to get there

From UK direct to Marrakesh by Easyjet or Ryanair taking just 3 hours.

Taxi from airport to Riad takes 2 1/2 hrs for £55.00 (we can arrange taxi pick up for you).

Air-conditioned bus (Supratours) to Essaouira £6.00.

Activities near Essaouira

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On the ground floor there is a large kitchen/breakfast room, TV/DVD/computer room with fireplace (idea for children), dining /living room with big fireplace and a spacious patio area with ample seating.

The bedrooms are situated on the 1st and 2nd floors, each with its own bathroom and wardrobe. One room has an extra sofa-bed, and another has its own small lounge area which can be used as a separate bedroom.

The terrace has a very comfortable wind protected shaded seating area fantastic for having breakfast, lunch and even dinner. There is also a small kitchen and a separate sunny room which can be used for painting, yoga or just relaxing - good for windy days!

Further details outdoors:
Parking facilities 2 mins away.

Further details

50% deposit 4 weeks in advance.
100% 1 week prior to arrival.
£100 breakage deposit with final payment, refundable.

Taxi collection from airport available on request.

Conditions

Smoking is fine as long it is not in any of the rooms (i.e. on the terrace or in the patio area).

Rooms can be rented individually (B&B).

Not suitable for young children.

Difficult for the unfit - there are 2 floor levels and the terrace above.

Guests have complete use of the riad, including the maid for 4 hours per day.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season for Riad	6 Nov 09	1 Oct 10	800£ 800	130130	130130	3 Nights
High season for Riad	1 Oct 10	3 Oct 10	1100£ 1,100	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
B&B rates per room	12 Oct 09	1 Oct 10	270£ 270	4040	4040	3 Nights

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

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

The rental rates given above show the highest and lowest rates throughout the year. Rates will vary slighty depending on the number of people, length of stay and time of year.

Christmas and New Year, Easter, Gnaoua Festival and August are the highest periods, while January and February are the lowest.

B&B - Prices for rooms range from £32 to £65 a night for 2 people depending on room, length of stay and time of year.

Guestbook for Chez DarMa

Essaouira was the highlight of our trip around Morocco. Loved the riad and the help and friendliness of the owners. Spent a lot of the time just relaxing on the wonderful terrace. Essaouira is a great place to unwind and take it easy. We only stayed 3 days but would have stayed longer if we had more time. The Riad was definently my favourite hotel/B&B on our trip around Morocco.
Jeanne. Canada.

The whole family really enjoyed our week in Essaouira at Chez DarMa. The kids loved the Riad, especially playing in the sun on the terrace. Sadly they couldn't take the two adorable cats home with them! Chez DarMa was a wonderful fine for us - quiet, spacious, very comfortable and relaxing but at the same time it has the hussle and bussle of a typical Morocco town on its door-step.
Hope we can come back in the future soon.
Luis. Riga

Spent 8 brilliant days in Essaouira. So different from England! For 3 21-year-olds looking for time-out after final exams Essaouira and Chez DarMa was the prefect choice. Loved the Riad, and the owners were very helpful. Lots of space and very comfortable. Had Draa market was a real insight, don't think we will ever eat meat again!!!
Ben, Sam and Robin. Peterborough.

Availability

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