Families find a peaceful retreat at this Medina riad, where the rooftop terrace offers city views and the hammam provides relaxation after exploring local eateries.
Located in the heart of Medina, Dar Nafoura Mogador welcomes families to its tranquil setting. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace with city views or book a treatment at the Turkish bath/hammam. The area features 20 cafes and restaurants offering authentic local cuisine.
Located in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira, Dar Nafoura Mogador is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Dar Souiri and Gallery d’Art Damgaard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
Free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and 20 coffee shops/cafes are just a few of the amenities provided at Dar Nafoura Mogador. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this riad. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
Scooter hire, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and
have amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains and sound-insulated walls
Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
20 coffee shops/cafes
20 restaurants
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Scooter/moped rentals
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Turkish bath
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1 building
4 floors
Built in 2002
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay.
Free cots are available on request at the property
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 2.10 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 per vehicle (one way)
Self-parking fee: EUR 2 per day
Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per stay
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 credit card, debit card or 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 only accepts cash
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Dar Nafoura Mogador
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel
Dar Nafoura Mogador Hotel Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad
Dar Nafoura Mogador Essaouira
Dar Nafoura Mogador Riad Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Is Dar Nafoura Mogador pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Nafoura Mogador on 10 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,121, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Self-parking is available for EUR 2 per day.
What time is check-in at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Dar Nafoura Mogador?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Dar Nafoura Mogador provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.
Where is Dar Nafoura Mogador located?
This family-friendly Essaouira riad is located in the historical district, steps away from Souk Jdid, Place du Marché aux Grains and Fish Market. Haim Pinto Synagogue and Bab Marrakech Tower are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dar Nafoura Mogador Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Lovely little Road, nice breakfast but carbohydrate heavy so be aware diabetics. Room and bed were comfortable and hot water working well. The staff at the hotel were friendly and professional and were really nice to put up with my almost nonexistent French. I would recommend for authentic stays.
Darrell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was great, staff interaction could have been better
Spacious room and bathroom, cute interior, simple but tasty breakfast, easy to find in the medina, friendly staff who offer a map of the area and some tips. However the bathroom needs work : barely any water comes out of the shower and there isn't always hot water. The open shower format makes it so that water gets everywhere. There is no fan and the only window gives inside so the humidity never really goes away.
Windy Aurore
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Christopher
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our riad experience
Very friendly staff and were super helpful when I had to go and visit the local hospital.
It's location is right in the centre of the bustling medina so restaurants and interesting shops are everywhere. However we needed to change the duvet covers as they were dirty in both rooms. There was a lack of windows and hence not much ventilation so the bathroom got quite smelly. All in all it wasn't as clean as we would have liked.
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Gertruda
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location: The location is great. It's very central, just 5 minutes to the main market.
Hotel/Riad: Riad itself is already a bit older, everything is in ok condition but it needs some renovations soon. Our room was not the best, the ventilation in the bathroom was broken, the mattress was terrible and so were the pillows. Also the room could have been cleaner. Our bed did not feel clean and had some bits and peaces on the linen. There was dust hanging of the walls.
Personal: The staff is very helpful and nice. They helped us with everything we needed.
Parking: Even though it says on Expedia that there is parking, this is not really the truth. There are some private parking lots about 10 minutes from the riad where you can leave the car for 2 Eur per night, which was fine.
A little hard to find but like all Riads it looks rough outside but was quite nice inside. Considering the age of most of them it’s amazing. Definitely not what people would call 1st class but comfortable
I am not happy that there was continuous building work going on next door ALL day until 8pm - seven days a week! I had to change rooms twice but the whole riad was noisy and the staff were unable to intervene or do much which isn’t their fault however - the management knew this work was going on yet there was no mention of it on the Expedia website!!
I could only afford to stay somewhere else for my last night so paid an extra £160 to go to a peaceful hotel so I could sleep and not be driven slowly crazy! The hotel say they couldn’t refund me for the night I didn’t stay because I booked on Expedia !! Not happy. If you want to get any sleep do not stay at this place.
Superbe RIAD bien localisé dans la médina, personnel très sympathique, service chaleureux, accueil et déjeuner impeccables, ils ont été très accommodants notamment pour conserver nos bagages en consigne. Nous recommandons chaudement à tous ! Merci pour tout !
Emplacement stratégique au cœur de la médina. Chambres de bonne taille. Petit-déjeuner standard qui manque d’une touche « locale ». Personnel serviable.
Un séjour magnifique avec la rencontre de personnes très chaleureuses , une restauration délicieuse. Un cadre et chambre au top!!
On vous recommande à 100% cette adresse
Au coeur de la médina, joli riad, petite chambre au dernier étage lumineux sous la terrasse. Bon service et petit déjeuner au rez-de-chaussée très agréable avec une flambée dans la cheminée le soir.
Alexandra
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
cORINNE
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel super gentil - mais ch aveugle
Assez compliqué à trouver. Notre chambre était complètement aveugle aucune ouverture sur l extérieur . La chambre de notre fille avait deux fenêtres et elle a trouvé que c était très bruyant / sinon accueil au top et grande gentillesse de la famille qui nous reçoit sur place
cORINNE
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Kuen
14 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Logement peu spacieux, l'établissement dans la médina pas propre.
Je remerci tout le personnel pour leurs accueil et leur sympathie, surtout mon ami Mohamed ( parce que il est devenu mon ami) il m"as guider pendant tout mon séjour et m'as fait découvrir la belle cité d'Essaouira. Je le remerci infiniment et je lui ais promi mon retour.