Have just returned from a 6 night stay at the Dar Narfoura Riad in Essaouira and felt compelled to write a review as there were no other reviews before we travelled. Located on Rue Ibn Khaldoun, a short walk from Bab Marrakesh (the Supratours bus station), it was initially hard to find but a welcome oasis from the bustling maket streets outside. An average room costs £35 per night so it wasn't luxury but a very good price for the wonderful hospitality, lovely Moroccan breakfast served on the roof terrace and comfortable, spacious bedroom. The owner was currently building a small bar in the lounge area downstairs which will only be a bonus when you return from a day at the beach or shopping. Staff were French and English speaking but they didn't accept credit cards. Highly recommended.

We stayed at Dar Nafoura for one night in late July, in the Guitha room. The room and ensuite bathroom were both fine (although the tap for the sink was strangely fitted so far back that the water hit the countertop rather than the sink!?!). The location was also fine, near the souks and set well back from the very windy seafront!
Staff are very friendly and we had a lovely breakfast on the roof terrace.
A tip about Essaouira - most restaurants close no later than 11pm - so don't fall asleep after a day at the beach and miss dinner! If you do arrive after the kitchen has "closed", some places will offer you something but you won't be given a choice of what you eat.
Also definitely book your bus travel at least 24 hours in advance (be warned that the Supratours office in Essaouira keeps very minimal hours) - even in the "off season" we had a problem with trying to purchase bus tickets in the morning for travel that day.