Riad Dar L'Oussia is a lovely riad in an excellent position very close to the main souk and the harbour. Lovely comfortable courtyard open to the sky (chilly on a cool evening). Room was very large and well appointed with a large bathroom. Did have to keep the curtains closed for privacy. Due to the construction of the riad it... More

I took a group of fourteen people to the restaurant in this Riad when staying at a nearby hotel. You enter a marble clad courtyard with a rose petal-strewn fountain and at the end, up a few steps is the restaurant area under an arched ceiling. We were seated at two tables up a few more steps at the end... More

This is a lovely riad, but due to its architecture one of the noisiest places I ever have stayed. An old palace, the Dar L'Ouissia is stunning to look at with an open-to-the-sky central courtyard surrounded by rooms on every terrace. The practical effect, however, is to create a noise tunnel in which guests hear every conversation, every squawking gull,... More

Well located for exploring this fantastic town we had probably the best room (11) and would not have wanted those that had no outward facing windows as no natural light without opening windows onto corridors which removed all privacy. Food reasonable but much better to eat in the local fish restaurants (inc market square at lunchtime who took us to... More

Our best recommendations for this ultimate adorable Riad in the center of Essaouira. The Riad is really fantastic – an experience of beautiful décor, relaxation and service. It has great rooms, adorable courtyard, beautiful dinning room and an amazing roof terrace with a stunning view. Classic Marocco style when it is best. The hosts are very kind and provide you... More

We were a large group of motorcyclists who descended on this lovely riad in Essaouira, and I wanted to stay longer. The room had a double bed and a single bed, which made it quite crowded - I would have preferred if they would have taken out the single bed and then the room would have been perfect. The shower... More

After a disappointing experience with an overrated hotel in the middle of the medina and a sleepless night we moved to Riad dar l'Oussia and had a beautiful stay here. Far from the nearest minaret we slept through morning prayer. A short walk to all vital spots of Essaoira we lived in calm luxury.

We went to this lovely Riad last June and had a wonderful time. In a superb position inside the Medina. Excellent good value comfortable room...great breakfast on the roof in the sun and superb restaurant. Unlike Marrakech Essaouira is cool (72 degrees approx in the summer with a constant breeze). Wonderful beach for long walks and windsurfing. Staff wonderful without... More

We spent 6 nights at Dar L'Oussia as part of a Yoga Traveller yoga retreat. We have been to various other parts of Morocco twice before so had several Riads and locations to compare it to. The Riad is incredibly conveniently located a few steps inside the main medina entrance so you can pull your suit cases (on wheels) the... More