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# Dar Alya

Travelers find tranquility at this suburban retreat with its outdoor pool, sun-drenched loungers, and a restaurant serving authentic local cuisine

## Photo gallery for Dar Alya

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Dar Alya offers a peaceful suburban escape with continental breakfast in a lush garden. Enjoy a refreshing outdoor pool and satisfying meals at the Table d'hôte restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff ensure a tranquil experience.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant

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### View all photos for Double Room (Sappho)

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### Double Room (Sappho)

- 344 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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### Double Room (Fryda)

- 344 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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### Suite

- Garden view
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

### Double Room (Stella)

- Garden view
- 377 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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## About the area

Located in Essaouira, Dar Alya is in the suburbs. Souk Jdid and Fish Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. [Visit our Essaouira travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira.dx602392)

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Route Agadir Piste KM8 Douar El Ghazoua, 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  
14 min drive \- 9.3 km
- ![blue boat and tower](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  
19 min drive \- 12.2 km
- Sidi Kaouki Beach  
10 min drive \- 13.3 km
- Essaouira Mogador Golf Course  
12 min drive \- 5.9 km
- Place Moulay el Hassan  
22 min drive \- 12.2 km

### Getting around

- Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)  
12 min drive

### Restaurants

- Bonzo Coffee Shop  
12 min drive
- La Coupole  
12 min drive
- cafe Roma Essaouira  
12 min drive
- The Roof Bar  
12 min drive
- Munchies : Burgers, Wings And Milkshakes  
12 min drive

## About this property

### Dar Alya

Guesthouse in the suburbs

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Dar Alya. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Table d'hôte, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include:

- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
- Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Dar Alya offer comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and heated floors. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
- Heated floors, heating, and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to noon
- A restaurant

### Restaurants on site

- Table d'hôte

### Things to do

- Fitness classes
- Outdoor pool
- Pilates classes
- Yoga classes

### Conveniences

- Guidebooks
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace

### Spa

- In-room massages

### Accessibility

- No elevator

### More

- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- Bathrobes
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- MP3 dock
- Private pool

### More

- Fireplace
- Heated floor
- Heating

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

### Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets stay free

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls are available

### Children and extra beds

Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.72 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### Optional extras

- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

### Property is also known as

Dar Alya Essaouira

Dar Alya Guesthouse

Dar Alya Guesthouse Essaouira

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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