[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dar El Paco Guesthouse in Essaouira with a full-service spa and free breakfast ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3994800/3994774/284bacf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Double Room (Touareg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3994800/3994774/545c6f2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3994800/3994774/a078b79f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3994800/3994774/c6d7347f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3994800/3994774/14903623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Dar El Paco, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a hair salon. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and a body treatment at Arabspa, the onsite spa. 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[Visit our Essaouira travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira.dx602392) [View more Guest houses in Essaouira](https://www.expedia.ca/Essaouira-Guest-Houses.d602392-aaGuestHouses.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%7C31.51319%2C-9.77020&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q_kqChAVEul5xaUl1fjLn7aUPU8=) 10 Impasse Draa, off Rue Attarine, Essaouira, 44000 ### What's nearby - Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Essaouira Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Skala du Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.0 km ### Getting around - Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk - ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬3 min walk - ‪Dar Al Houma - ‬2 min walk - ‪Restaurant Al Khaima - ‬2 min walk - ‪Le Mechouar - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Dar El Paco Guesthouse located in Medina Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a hair salon at Dar El Paco. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment at Arabspa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site. Other perks include: - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises - Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services - Laundry services, a gift shop, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Free infant beds and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4672900/4672832/5a026364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Les Matins Bleus Medina - Restaurant - Game room - Bar - Laundry 8.6 Excellent 104 reviews CA $67 CA $77 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=4672832&PinnedHotelID=4672832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661705/b72d312d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dar al Bahar Medina - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 94 reviews CA $74 CA $88 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=1661705&PinnedHotelID=1661705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100390000/100382200/100382185/44448e84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Essaouira youth Riad Medina - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 10 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $59 CA $76 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=100382185&PinnedHotelID=100382185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (EUR 5 per day) - Street parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Full-service spa ### Family friendly - In-room crib - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Outdoor furniture - Rooftop terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Spa open daily - Steam room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1900 - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free crib ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 7 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 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 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### 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 2.80 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 20.00 per vehicle - Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (1312 ft away) 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 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 Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Dar El Paco Dar El Paco Essaouira Dar El Paco House Dar El Paco House Essaouira Dar El Paco Guesthouse Essaouira Dar El Paco Guesthouse Dar El Paco Essaouira Dar El Paco Guesthouse Dar El Paco Guesthouse Essaouira ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dar El Paco pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Dar El Paco? > Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Dar El Paco? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Dar El Paco provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 20.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Dar El Paco located? > Located in Medina, this spa guesthouse is steps from Bayt Dakira, Gallery Kasbah, and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Essaouira Clock Tower and Le Real Mogador are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dar El Paco Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Carl-Johan Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Well situated riad A very well situated riad in Essaouira. Run by very gentle women. Nice rooms, perfect breakfast, good advice about what to do. ##### Carl-Johan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Accueil exceptionnel, localisation parfaite, calme, un havre de paix en pleine medina ! Chloe et philippe sont des hotes prevenants, disponibles, et wafaa est adorable !! Une adresse chaudement recommandée pour qui attend une vraie relation humaine ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sui Ming Sep 27, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sui Ming Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CarlyBianchini, Vancouver, BC Aug 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This Dar far exceeded our expectations! The room was comfortable and clean, the owner and staff are friendly and gave great recommendations on restaurants and things to do and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious! We would love to come back here and definitely recommend it! ##### CarlyBianchini Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bjørn Jan 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Bjørn Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Khalid Aug 31, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Khalid Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 6, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous Riad with very welcoming hosts, who made From the onset, Riad El Paco has been fantastic. I love the location, the room and the service. I cannot fault Lara and Giovanni - such wonderful hosts! They helped us have a glorious time. We were there for just 4 days, and would easily go back just to stay here. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mireille, San francisco Jun 13, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The perfect place to discover Essaouiria The owners and manager of the Riad helped me for my the entire stay. Their advices were excellent and they did everything to make my stay exceptional! no stress and a beautiful Riad with beautiful and original rooms. I felt at home going back to the Riad after each adventures. ##### Mireille ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean-marie, CAEN Apr 6, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent rapport qualitè prix. L' accueil a été très sympathique avec beaucoup de renseignements de la part des hôtes et beaucoup de gentillesse et de discrétion. Le riad est très bien placé et facile à trouver. ##### jean-marie ### 4/10 Poor #### JOSE, badajoz Mar 7, 2016 Disliked: Room comfort #### Buena relación calidad-precio. Estuvimos en el hotel una noche, las instalaciones son correctas aunque la habitación no reflejaba la foto vista en la web. Lo más incómodo fue la puert del baño, no cerrada por completo que impedia tener intimidad dentro de el. ##### JOSE ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle, Perpignan Feb 6, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Accueil très sympathique. Chambre agréable. Excellents petits déjeuners. Parfaitement situé dans la médina. Nous recommandons les massages dispensés par Wafaa. ##### Isabelle ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sigurd, København Feb 4, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### En perle i Essaouira! Dar El Paco er en lille perle i Essaouira. Da vi kom ind i værelset Bleu Azur var alt virkelig...Blåt. Og eventyrligt. Madrassen var dejlig fast og lang nok til mig på 2 meter. Beliggenheden er ideel for udforskning af de små stræder i medinaen. Og værten Giovanni er en meget venlig og hjælpsom mand. Morgenmaden var god og rigelig, fantastisk velsmagende appelsinjuice!Vi kunne dog godt have brugt en omelet eller et æg for variationens skyld. Alt i alt fantastisk "value for money".Og så var byen Essaouira et dejlig afslappet ophold i forhold til Marrakech. Det var en ferie, jeg ikke ville hjem fra!Vi fortrød at vi ikke tog imod et tilbud om en massage af stedets massør Waffa. ##### Sigurd ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 11, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### rustige en aangename plek Prettige rustige plek midden in het centrum. Heerlijk vis eten bij de haven. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria , milano Jan 5, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Vero riad Ottima accoglienza da parte di tutti,posizione all'interno della Medina molto comoda x tutto. ##### Maria ### 8/10 Good #### Carl Emil Dec 18, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Carl Emil ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick, Birmingham Dec 4, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Little gem hidden amongst the meandering alleys... The owner Giovanni was very accommodating and had time for his guests. Waffah his assistant was ever so helpful and always wear a lovely smile. Albeit slightly tricky to find, it's situated at a great location (considering where some other Riads were)! Breakfast was lovely and the hotel had character! The deco was thoughtful and exudes a homely feeling. Loved it and have no hesitation to return again. ##### Patrick ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorena, Madrid Nov 10, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Riad coqueta en el Centro de Essaouira Riad pequeña y coqueta en el centro de Essaouira, ideal para pocos días. Los dueños italianos muy amables, hablan español muy bien. La habitación no era grande pero tenía muchos detalles y era acogedora. El baño algo pequeño y estaban haciendo algún arreglo. El desayuno excelente y el trato muy bueno. Muy buen precio para una noche. Pago en euros o dirhams, el tema de pago con tarjeta no les compensa y prefieren no hacerlo. ##### Lorena ### 10/10 Excellent #### Finn, Luxembourg Nov 10, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The place to be! Simple: One of the best places in Essaouirra:)!!! Thank you Lara & Giovanni (the owners). ##### Finn ### 6/10 Okay #### Zakaria Jun 20, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Accueil de qualité du gérant et de son épouse. Bon emplacement, seul bémol le manque d'isolation phonique dans les chambres ou tout le monde entend tout le monde... ##### Zakaria ### 8/10 Good #### monique Jun 14, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort ##### monique ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lejla, Lund May 29, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mycket bra Mycket fint rum och fräscht hotell med bra läge och trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Väldigt nöjd. ##### Lejla ### 6/10 Okay #### JOSE LUIS, CANARIAS Apr 8, 2015 Liked: Staff & service #### BIEN SITUADO EN LA MEDINA, PRESTACIONES LAS PRESTACIONES SON ACEPTABLES, Y EL TRATO AGRADABLE. PUEDES DEJAR LAS MALETAS O TUS COSAS SIN NINGUN PROBLEMA INCLUSO HASTA LA HORA QUE NECESITES SALIR. ##### JOSE LUIS ### 6/10 Okay #### Alain et Pascale, Conflans en Jarnisy Feb 18, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Séjour agréable Très bon sejour, très bon acceuil, personnel sympa,tarif attractif, bon rapport qualite prix. Petit bémol, peux etre une telvision dans les chambres seraient bien venues ##### Alain et Pascale ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anders, Skagen Jan 30, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay Wonderfully helpful staff and gorgeous rooms. Everything was just perfect! We stayed an extra :) ##### Anders