Title: Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=602392&destination=Essaouira%2C+Marrakech-Safi%2C+Morocco&selected=34672435&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea ## Photo gallery for Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea ![Exterior detail - Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea (Essaouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672500/34672435/33c0986b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea (Essaouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672500/34672435/46e68476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea (Essaouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672500/34672435/1ee1123a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea (Essaouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672500/34672435/bb97382d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea (Essaouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672500/34672435/2d109ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea The beautifully landscaped Dar Okapi is located in the middle of the medina (= historic old town). The riad is built over four floors around an inner courtyard. The house has a living room with fireplace, followed by a dining room, three bedrooms for a maximum of six people, a large bathroom with toilet and a separate toilet; Kitchen and various sun terraces. In the house there is TV, internet access, telephone (to answer calls). Fatima comes every day to clean the house. It is possible to have meals prepared by her (- which would have to be negotiated with Fatima). Bed linen and towels are changed every three days. It is a three-minute walk to the beach. Shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Located by the sea, this villa is in Medina, a neighborhood in Essaouira. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Essaouira travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Essaouira.dx602392) [View more Villas in Essaouira](https://www.expedia.com/Essaouira-Villas.d602392-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.51367%2C-9.76683&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jmy6oeqNnsfVCeG-PnEWEN5KK9k=) Essaouira ### What's nearby - ![Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115286/d138f8a3-f826-4e1e-bfdc-c34b49c53dd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Essaouira Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Skala du Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/3a8bee58-5736-4f4b-ac74-58aa864910b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skala du Port 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Skala de la Ville 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Place Moulay el Hassan 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Fish Burger 3 min walk - Mandala Society 4 min walk - Restaurant Baghdad 5 min walk - Restaurant Des Reves 5 min walk - Sisterhood (Coffee, Vintage & Events) 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea? ### What time is check-in at Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea? ### What time is check-out at Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea? ### Where is Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea Reviews ## Reviews ### Very Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn N. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large riad in great location We had a nice stay at this riad and would rate it 4.5 stars. It had a lot of space spread over 4+ floors and nice character. It could use a little sprucing up (some painting, new outdoor cushions). Pros -big, lots of space -good central medina location -kitchen is well stocked -wifi was functional -excellent response from host (hot water heater broke and they replaced it right away) Cons -could use some extra love (outdoor cushions are worn and stained) -top terrace has potential, but needs some upkeep -some sewer smells (typical for riads) -alley was not very clean (not the host's fault) ##### Dawn N. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Gaëlle R. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Riad très joli mais pas vraiment fonctionnel Fatima nous accueille, le lieu est joli et propre. Les lits sont faits et confortables. La soupe nous attend et est délicieuse. Cependant le riad, très bien placé dans la médina, est atteint par de petites ruelles et la porte d'entrée est aufond d'une impasse et les odeurs d'excrements de chats est assez horrible.Il est tres dommage que la cuisine ne soit pas au même étage que la salle à manger et le sejour : il faut sans arret être dans des escaliers avec de hautes marches...De plus, nous avons eu la malchance d'avoir de la pluie régulièrement et il fallait sans cesse passer sous la pluie pour aller d'une piece à une autre et notamment aux toilettes ...Dommage car la décoration est magnifique, avec goût, et de magnifiques plantes égaient et embelissent les terrasses et exterieurs. On pourrait vraiment y etre tres bien si on n'était pas toujours dans les escaliers et sous la pluie...Nous avons quand même adoré notre séjour et remercions encore Fatima pour sa disponibilité. A l'interieur pas de mauvaises odeurs ##### Gaëlle R. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Gérard L. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Vacances d’hiver Bonne température pour passer 1 semaine à Essaouira.Moins de foule en cette periode ##### Gérard L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marylin Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Ryad très agréable et cosy, décoration de goût, encore beaucoup plus joli que sur les photos. Très bonne literie. Cuisine très bien équipée. En plein dans la vieille ville, emplacement idéal proche du port, de l'océan, des marchés... Fortement recommandé. ##### Marylin Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fal R. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oktober 2023 Wir hatten wundervolle Tage in Essaouira und im Dar Okapi. Die Abholung von Fatima am Busbahnhof hat perfekt geklappt. Wir werden wiederkommen :-) Das Haus erreicht man durch schmale Gassen mit Straßenhunden. Hier sollte man keine Angst haben. ##### Fal R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. Jun 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schönes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Riad Das Riad ist wirklich sehr liebevoll und sehr geschmackvoll renoviert und eingerichtet. Wir haben uns gleich wohlgefühlt. Man kann sich auch den ganzen Tag dort aufhalten, kochen, lesen oder einfach chillen. ##### Michael K. 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