I loved the location with respect to the ocean, and the beautiful rooftop to watch the sunset. The staff was very attentive and relaxed. I liked that they serve the breakfast in the upper terrace, which I thought was GREAT to drink my morning coffee with such a great view!.

The hallway towards the entrance to the hotel's door is dark and it smells putrid, like people have been pissing on the walls for many centuries. Maybe this is not the hotel's fault, but it would be great to coordinate with nearby hotels to keep it clean. One of the walls is adjacent to a pub and they had strong live music. We couldn't sleep till midnight due to the band playing at full volume. I also didn't like having to knock to get in at nights. It'd be better to get some keys, but this is minimal.

Fantastic location, right at the entrance to the medina, so it was a very short walk from the city parking lot, and right next to the ocean, so we had a great view watching the sunset and a nice breeze. I met up with friends for two nights, so we splurged on the split level suite with rooftop terrace and an absolutely luxurious bathroom. I decided to stay on for longer, and I honestly would have paid by myself for that suite if it hadn't been booked out already. I moved to another room and then again decided to extend my stay, but they were fully booked, but Abdullah, the manager, left a message with the evening personnel to let me know he had a cancellation, so I could stay even longer, which was amazing. I'm traveling with a cat, and everybody welcomed her with open arms and was very conscientious of her being in the room - or at the window looking into the inner courtyard, haha!

Beautifully decorated space, lovely rooftop terrace, incredible breakfast. Really nice to relax in during the day. Great location close to everything in Essaouira, easy 10 minute walk to the bus station. Very friendly staff, we felt well taken care of and would stay again despite some minor negatives which are largely out of the hotels hands.

Down a dodgy alley can be a bit daunting to walk down at night. The music from the bar next door is really significant and you would absolutely struggle without ear plugs. We were absolutely fine with good ear plugs. Room a little musty smelling.

Dar Loulema is a lovely and beautiful riad with view on the sea on the rooftop. The bedroom was beautifully decorated and it looks exactly like on the pictures. Staff were nice and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and generous (it literally fed me for the day) and there is a nice terrace on the third and fourth floor to relax and sunbath.

I have nothing bad to say about Dar Loulema. It is worth mentioning though that the riad is nearby a roof top cocktail bar so it can get a bit noisy at night and might disturb early sleepers. I was so tired of my days that it did not personally bother me. Furthermore, it seems to be pretty common in most of Morocco’s touristy cities. 😅

We really loved this place! The entrance seem a bit scary at first, in the tunnels under the buildings, but we never had any issues. When entering, this amazin place appears. It seems more like a riad than a dar, with the big garden in the middle, opening up towards the sky. There is a cozy room at the ground floor, where a fire was lit (guess they serve breakfast on rainy days). There is also a nice roof terrace on the top floors, where you can relax, have breakfast, enjoy the beautiful views over the ocean and the city. We had a suite with a bedroom and two sofa beds, spanning over two floors. We also had a private terrace with sun beds and chairs, it was amazing. We also had a double room which was nice, but it was quite dark due to it being on the 2nd floor. When we decided to stay one extra night we had to leave our suite, and got a new double room on the 3rd floor, it was a lot brighter. Breakfast was great, with tea, coffee, fresh juice, baguette, pain au chocolat, pancake, fruit salad... Served on the terrace. Location is excellent, in the medina, close to the main square and only a few minutes walk to a big parking and the beach.

We loved everything!

Not too tricky to find, very central for everything. Wonderful double layered roof terrace (with 🐫🤔). Bed was comfy, room was small but really lovely. Shower was more than adequate (and I’m fussy). Lovely welcome, great manager and the ladies delightful. The breakfast was the best we had experienced in the two weeks we have been on the road. Would definitely return if we are ever in the area. Also, thank you so much for letting us use the roof terrace whilst we were waiting for our afternoon bus.

A lot of reviews here mention that there is a bar exceptionally close which is quite noisy. It’s the baseline which may annoy. We were offered ear plugs, but we didn’t take them, didn’t need them. Slept like a baby.

The location is perfect—close to the city parking, restaurants, shopping and just a short walk to the beach. The room was clean, and comfortable, with a cozy Moroccan feel. The staff was very friendly. The rooftop terrace was a peaceful spot to relax with amazing views, sunset and sunrise.

There was some loud music from a nearby restaurant in the evening, which could be a bit distracting if you're sensitive to noise. Despite that, the overall experience was fantastic.

We had the suite which could fit more than two people but it was a treat to have a completely separate sitting area and our own terrace with ocean views. Bedroom was also huge and a decent shower. The roads communal areas were very nice.

Access to the property was not clear or easy to find on first arrival. It was also in a tunnel that was smelly (cats are everywhere) Once inside the riad it was very nice and easy to find once you know.

This Riad’s location in the heart of the city is ideal for exploring Essaouira. It is within walking distance from the main sights and restaurants, the city ramparts, as well as the beach. The rooftop terrace offers a panoramic view over the city, as well as the coastline during the excellent Moroccan breakfast. The Riad has a charming ambiance, which is reflected in the luxurious rooms and the excellent bathroom. Moreover, the staff is most welcoming and helpful and we could leave our luggage after check-out in order to explore the city further.

Our only gripe with Dar Loulema was that we could hear music going on in the background until about 2 in the morning from a nearby location. This was probably a one-off event, since it has not been mentioned in any other reviews. In any case, it did not prevent us from sleeping, but light sleepers, beware.

The view from the room was fantastic, the furniture was very nice, the room was decorated well and the staff were very friendly. The balcony, the sound of the waves and the ability to watch the sunset were wonderful

The bar next door was very noisy and annoying. The loud music and the sound of seagulls on the roof was not great. The room smelled like mould.