We spent quite a while planning a family Christmas properly away from home. Big, complicated family - eight of us in all. And I'm delighted we chose Chez Dar Ma. Nearly all of us run our own various businesses, so time away and relaxation is seriously precious. And we really got it here!
From the start, Allison looked after us. She sat us down with several pots of mint tea (perfect after the flight and trip from the airport) and told us all about Essaouira. We knew where the best places to eat were, what to see, when to see it, where the best quads were, what time the restaurants shut. If she gives up the day job there's a new career as a tour guide waiting.
Halima was fantastic. Like instant sunshine (and we got plenty of the real stuff too). Nothing ever seemed to be too much fuss, she cracked jokes (that we enjoyed hugely even with basic French), made sure everything was alright and cooked like an angel. There seemed to be a never-ending stream of coffee every morning. Vital.
Hassan was great too. He was around before we'd even surfaced most mornings, sorting out world-class fruit salads, fresh orange juice and pancakes. And he was always smiling too. Hardly surprising in such a beautiful place.
The riad is big enough to lose eight people across various floors, rooms, snugs and terraces. For the internet junkies there was wi-fi. For the history junkies there were enough museums, buildings and architecture to keep them happy for days. Shopping? Plenty. Foodie? Ask Halima to sort out one of her world-class tagines. Just lazing about in the sun reading? Which terrace do you fancy?
It's an unreserved "recommended" from us.
Region:
Morocco >
Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region >
Essaouira
Amenities:
Free Breakfast
Free High-Speed Internet
Kitchenette
Ranked #5 of 134 B&Bs / Inns in Essaouira
Price Range:
$
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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Chez Dar Ma offers you a comfortable and beautifully decorated riad with 5 en-suite bedrooms. Available for whole riad rental as well as B&B. Completely renovated in 2008, the riad is an ideal retreat for a couple of families/group of friends or a couple (B&B). On 4 floors and able to sleep up to 12, the raid also has 2 log fires, satellite TV, free WiFi, 2 kitchens, a spacious central courtyard and 3 wonderful terraces with views over the medina. Located in one of the more traditional districts of the medina the riad is short stroll from many restaurants, shops and of course the beautiful sandy beach.
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