Reviews of Dar karam

Absolutely lovely place Easy communication Would have stayed longer but it was not available

The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the terrace. Perched above the medina, it offered a stunning panoramic view that made mornings and sunsets truly memorable. Whether sipping coffee or unwinding after a day of exploring, the terrace provided a peaceful escape with a picturesque backdrop of the city’s rooftops and distant hills. The hotel’s location within the medina was also a major plus—everything from local eateries to cultural landmarks was just a short walk away, making it an ideal base for discovering the area.

I encountered a small issue with ants, next to the door and the bathroom window which was both unpleasant and surprising given the otherwise charming setting. Beyond that, the space lacked any thoughtful extras—no complimentary water, toiletries, or even basic amenities that one might expect from a hotel. The experience felt more like renting a bare-bones apartment than staying in a serviced accommodation, which detracted from the overall comfort and convenience.

Location, price.,

A lot of staird

- location!! - friendly staff - space - nice decor, cosy - good wifi

- no trash bags

The room was bright and airy and the beds comfortable. The location was excellent. The host supplied us with boiling water in the morning.

Stairs were difficult to navigate. The host didn't understand any English. The bathroom was the worst we have encountered. It was cringing and dirty. The shower is in front of the toilet and created a pool to navigate getting to the toilet. This is dangerous, slippery and not acceptable. I am not likely to complain, but cannot understand where Booking.com got their reviews from. Maybe we got the back room with only the basics, no toiletries or even a glass.

The owner was really caring and lovely. Beautiful little privat and quiet place, we enjoyed the beautiful view from the terrace.

Everything we needed was there.

Great location in the middle of the city, short walking distance to any of the sights of the beach! Clean and cozy rooms and a beautiful Terrasse. The host was also very gentle and available to respond to any of our questions!

The location is good. There is a lovely view from the upstairs terrace.

If you have anyone staying in the sofa beds they will need to walk through the bedroom to the bathroom. The terrace outside the rooms is not private so I needed to keep all the curtains and windows closed for privacy and safety which was a shame. The kitchen has a camping style propane stove which had only a small cigarette lighter to light it with but the owner brought me a long lighter when I asked. There are sheets and towels provided but you will need to bring everything else with you.

Beautiful apartment in the middle of Essauira old town. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Very stylish and a lovely owner

All great

Very nice accomondation in the great location. Everything was just perfect. We will definitely come back.

Very nice colorfull room on the rooftop in the middle of medina. Friendly and helpfull owner family (helped also with washing clothes). We enjoyed tha stay.

It is a little bit hard to find the right door. Google maps show address around the corner and the number on the door is not really recognizable. Ask locals if you struggle to find it.

Everything!

Our hosts were so welcoming and helpful, thank you! Location in the heart of Essaouira, close to shops, restaurants and the city walls. We loved the house and the apartment.

There were no amenities like soap or shampoo (but we were prepared), and our room was quite cold at night. Apart from that, everything was good!

Colourful, clean and cosy apartment conveniently located within the Medina. It's a bit dated but that’s what adds to its charm. Mr Karam the owner is such a lovely and kind man! He lives on the first floor. We bumped in to him a few times while walking around and he was always so kind and helpful. As we were taking an evening bus back to Marrakech, the property kept our bags for us while we went out exploring after checking out. Overall, a great place to stay for anyone looking to experience the real charm of the Medina with a lovely host!

It’s a little tricky to find as the entrance is just a blue door with the initials DK 29 and no check-in instructions are provided before hand. No bath soap or shower gel provided so you have to bring your own or buy from the shops in the Medina.

The hosts were so friendly. Massive clean apartment with a kitchen area on the terrace for a very good price. WiFi was the best we had touring Morocco.

Nothing really. A sign saying “Dar Karam” rather than a small “DK” on the door would have helped (the host saw us though). The pictures how to find the property are good though (I should have paid more attention).