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Riad Dar Nafoura – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
30, rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira 44000 , Morocco
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Riad Dar Nafoura
Ranked #16 of 125 Essaouira B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Lima, Peru
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Nice Riad”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2008

We booked this Riad through the Agency that is in charge of the Riad Maison Do in Marrakech.

Essaouira is much smaller and less caotic than Marrakech, so the location - in the heart of the medina - was perfect.

The Riad was OK, nothing compared with the one in Marrakech.
The room was ok, we do not have problem with the linen or the bathroom. Everything was in order, very clean and simple.

The staff was AMAZING. Since the moment we arrived, they provided us with maps and gave us a lot of recommendations for the city. That was a very nice touch. Really unexpected.

The breakfast was very good, the terrace is nice altough it was very windy that morning!

Essaouria is a charming city, and I hope we could return some day!

  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Lovely Riad in the centre of Essaouira”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2007

On arrival by bus into Essaouira we were promptly picked up by one of the Riad staff. After a short walk we reached Dar Nafoura and were warmly greeted by hosts Sylvie and Jackey. This is a lovely, comfortable riad decorated in a simple country style. It genuinely felt like being in someone's home. All the staff at Dar Nafoura were kind and helpful and made us feel completely at home during our stay there. The breakfasts were wonderful and the rooms were nice, if a little simple. Our only niggle was that the shower could have been better - but was certainly no worse than other riads we stayed in. Jackey and Sylvie were friendly and keen to ensure the needs of their guests were being met. This riad was a real haven from the hustle and bustle of Essaouira. We would definitely recommend it to others, and will hopefully go there again.

  • Liked — The friendly and helpful staff
  • Disliked — The shower facility
  • Stayed August 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Do not stay here!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2007
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As per the previous complaint, i think we must have had the same room, it smelt damp, there were no windows and the bed sheets were stained and threadbare. The staff were unhelpful, we left one hour or so after arrival.

  • Liked — Nothing
  • Disliked — Everything
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What a bad surprise!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2007
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person found this review helpful

The room smelled bad, there was pubic hairs in the sheets and is located in a bad spot in essaouira. The staff members where unhelpfull and uncaring. Don't stay here!!!

  • Liked — geting out of there
  • Disliked — pubic hairs in the sheets and bad smell in the room comming from the bathroom
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“top place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2007

Loved this place.

Rooms OK - clean, comfy

Staff - amazing, really helpfull, really friendly, perfect hosts. Really make this place stand out.

Good location, few minutes away from everywhere, is located in the walled town / souk

Best breakfast in Morroco!

  • Liked — staff, atmosphere, breakfast. a real happy vibe in the place
  • Disliked — a little noisy a night, carpenter below works until 1 am! Not a big deal though, just occasional sawing noise
  • Stayed March 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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30, rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira 44000 , Morocco
Price range (per night):* INR3,446 - 5,725

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