The Dar Beida Residence
Property perks
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ConciergeA concierge service is available for this property
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Baby rental
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Professional
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Perks for the Parents
This tranquil, cool and super-styled designer pad in Essaouria’s medina has everything from a hanging wicker chair to a chic whitewashed roof terrace, sleeps up to 8 and is just minutes from the town’s sandy beach on foot. There is plenty of room to get a few moments peace or chill out with family on the spacious roof terrace. The rooms are all light and airy providing a cool environment to escape the heat and desert sun. The owners offer a complimentary arrival package, with tea, coffee, water, milk, sugar and a fruit basket, plus a free pair of babouches (Moroccan slippers) to use in the house and to take home. Complimentary locally-made Argan soap provided, along with guest towels and beach towels.
Why Kids Love it
The property has plenty of space to hang out as a family or for older kids to get their own space. One of the guest bedrooms on second floor has stairs up to the bed and seating area below, perfect for teenagers. There is also a huge collection of books, CDs and board games. Dar Beida is just down a short street from the market, and is 5 minutes to the fortress and restaurants so is perfect for little legs that tire quickly. Kids will also love the camel riding, digging sandcastles on the beach and playing in beach playgrounds. Children under 4 stay for free.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 nights. The house is cleaned daily. The house is an old Jewish house with 200-year-old stone columns and arches that have been carefully excavated. Note that it is vertical in layout with a lot of stone stairs - not ideal for young toddlers. On arrival, the host gives a personal tour of the medina and will point out shops, restaurants and hammams. An information pack with a restaurant guide, information on hammams, horseback riding, quad biking and other activities is provided. A home cooked Moroccan feast can be provided anytime during your stay (upon request, charges apply - approx. £10 per head). The price listed is based on 4 people staying at the property. Please contact the host for correct pricing for groups of more than 4, as well as further information on day trips and other excursions that will make your stay truly memorable.
About the Location
This house is at the back of Essaouira’s fortified medina near Bab Doukkala with the food quarter on your doorstep. It is 10 minutes’ walk to the town’s long sandy beach. It’s in the buzzing heart of the town with plenty of color. Marrakesh airport is a 2.5 hour drive away, while Essaouira airport is around 25 minutes away. Car hire is not recommended and the host can recommend a great taxi company who will drive anywhere in Morocco. Essaouira medina is car-free and the town can be explored on foot. There are 2 play parks on the beach and a beach bar with a small kids play area at the far end of the beach.
Accommodation Details
This 4-bedroom villa at the back of the medina has a library and chill-out room with fireplace on the ground level, leading to a first floor with an open-plan kitchen-diner, living space with stereo and moulded bedroom and shower room. On the second floor there are 2 double bedrooms with fireplaces plus a shared bathroom and terrace with sunshade area, hammock and seating. The third floor has a double bedroom with a private terrace, sink and seating area.
Style Notes
Add a dash of swinging 60s to a modern aesthetic, and a swag bag full of souvenirs from the most exotic corners of the world and you’ve got Dar Beida - a traditional house with a wall of skulls, a hanging rattan chair and exotic knick-knacks. Those whitewashed walls plus the bright furniture plus the perfect blue sky make the terrace a true standout - no filter needed.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Please note that the reservation is not confirmed until 100% has been received.
If a guest wishes to cancel a booking, no refunds will be given.
We strongly recommend that adequate travel insurance is taken out to cover all eventualities.
Essaouira, Morocco
Souks and the beach
This laid-back fishing town on the coast of Morocco, 2.5 hours west of Marrakesh, offers a fantastic retreat for all the family. With a vibrant marketplace and pedestrianized medina with narrow winding streets, a wide sandy beach and plenty of opportunities for surfing, there is plenty to keep everyone busy. Ride horses along the beach, eat fish fresh from the sea in a relaxed beach cafe, go camel trekking in the desert and visit souks in the countryside.
