Reviews of Riad D’AR GANne by Carole

Absolutely fantastic stay! The staff were amazing — always friendly and ready to help with anything we needed. The location is perfect, right by the medina, and the riad itself is spotless. The décor is absolutely beautiful, and breakfast was exceptional, easily the best we’ve had in Morocco. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough — we’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Essaouira!

That we couldn't stay any longer!

Beautiful space, great location but best is the staff. Leila gave us the overview of the area and great recommendations. Everyone there was lovely thanks so much!

Excellent riad , modern and very clean , comfy beds , very friendly and helpful staff. We had an amazing stay.

Everything was very well maintained and clean, with a lovely courtyard. Friendly staff. The shower pressure was very good, which isn't something to be taken for granted.

The riad is located outside the medina, but directly behind the city walls, which I hadn't realized beforehand. The bed in my room wasn't my cup of tea; I personally found the mattress too firm. There's no permanent reception, meaning there aren't always staff on site; you're given a key.

Everything was great, the staff was really helpfull and gave us great tips for Essauira.

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This place is a 10. One of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. It’s a traditional Moroccan riad, lovingly renovated and decorated with so much care. The rooms are lovely, the showers great, and the whole building has such a special charm - all in a perfect location in Essaouira. They also serve the best breakfast we had in Morocco - everything, from the coffee to the eggs, is prepared with so much love and attention. The two people working on the reception, Laila and Simo, were a huge part of what made our experience so special. From the very first moment, Laila was incredibly professional, yet warm and kind. She made sure we felt at home right away, explaining everything about the riad and sharing helpful tips about Essaouira - what to see, what to skip, and how to truly enjoy the city. Thanks to her recommendations, we had several amazing local experiences that we’re so grateful for and will never forget. Simo was equally wonderful - kind, genuine, and full of beautiful energy. We had such nice conversations with him, and he also shared great insights and suggestions about the city. Both of them carry the true Moroccan spirit in their hearts, and we couldn’t have been happier - they were the perfect hosts. We wish them both all the success in the world and hope our paths cross again someday. Inshallah :) Much love, Danilo and Matilda

The soundproofing in the room wasn’t perfect as we could hear other guests coming and going during the night, but it didn’t bother us too much. The only real downside? We wish we could have stayed longer! :)

A lovely and quiet Riad just outside the Medina walls with absolutely wonderful staff, especially Laila and Sami who made the experience! It's beautiful, atmospheric, convenient for the beach and the medina, and a little less touristy than other Riads. Great recommendations, warm welcome, loved the decor and the rooftop. Wish we could have done the tagine experience.

The surrounds are a little grotty, down an alley, bordered by car rental places and a garage, but great if you want a more authentic experience of Essouira and how people live.

Loved the Riad, clean with amazing decor. The room was spacious with everything we needed. We didn’t try the breakfast because we left very early in the morning, but the prepared some fruits and packaged biscuits for us to take away.

The staff felt a bit intimidating. We received an email once we booked, stating that we should arrive to the Riad with a “pleasant face” and that they are not responsible for our past bad experiences - isn’t it obvious? Upon arrival, we were seated in front of them, almost like in an interview, while a young staff member explained the house rules supervised by the owner. The owner frequently corrected her in French whenever something wasn’t phrased exactly as she wanted. There were quite a few rules—like not slamming doors or windows and avoiding oil stains or henna on the bedsheets—but they were mostly just common-sense guidelines. That said, the young lady explaining the rules was very sweet, and it was clear she was simply following the owner’s instructions. She also gave us plenty of helpful recommendations for restaurants and places to visit, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, despite her kindness, we felt a bit uncomfortable during the whole stay.

Lovely riad right next to the medina. From the start we were welcomed by the staff & owners (Simo, Erik and Carole), who were just lovely people. The rooms were very clean, comfertable beds and nice bathrooms. The roofterrace is a good place to relax and play games. Breakfast was delicious. Practically a perfect stay when visiting Essaouira in my opinion!

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Very clean and nice and very friendly people 🤗

Breakfast was awesome and diverse, stuff welcoming and friendly, cute homly feeling overall

The riad is in a very good location. The breakfasts were big and delicious and the Moroccan staff were very nice and hospitable.

The room didn't have any bedside lamps, and the towels were quite small. The room didn't have A/C, but it wasn't really needed and to be fair, it was not listed on the page, but seemed to be standard in other places we stayed. The passive aggressive message sent on booking really put us off and made us feel initially uncomfortable about the stay, like we were liable to be told off or charged extra. The message explicity said "we are not professionals" - if so, you shouldn't be running a business and charging a " professional" rate. I also didn't like that there would be an extra fee if we checked in after 6pm. Overall the stay was similar to others we had in Morocco, and the staff were all very friendly.

The hotel is a very beautiful place run by great staff who are doing their best to accommodate guests. Our room was great, we even had a small desk to use. Bathroom was well maintained. The common room where we go our breakfast is beautiful too. The hotel is located just outside the old city (medina) which might help in the noisy nights to have a more quiet night at this hotel. Its even close to the beach.

Its quite expensive as a hotel compared to other places which are great too. Its a bit noisy outside, but that is not their fault. We got a super unfriendly message after booking this hotel making sure that guests will not complain because of unmet expectations. After getting this e-mail we were actually worried to stay there, we had expected very unfriendly staff, but luckily the staff was super friendly and helpful.

The property was centrally located next to the medina. Carole was super friendly and greeted me warmly. Also absolutely amazing breakfast, the Moroccan omelette was so great and fresh!

Bath towels could be bigger

Only thing. Bath towel s. In external bathroom could be bigger

Lovely riad that was clean and a great location. Very nice staff who were happy to help with any questions and provided good recommendations.

A clean, comfortable, and quiet riad just a few minutes away from Mdina. From the moment we arrived, the staff gave us great recommendations on what to see and do in Mdina. It's conveniently located near a parking area, which made things even easier. The rooftop is a peaceful spot—perfect for enjoying the sunset and even spotting seagulls flying by. Breakfast was on another level—beautifully presented and truly satisfying. A perfect start to the day. Highly recommended!

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Delicious breakfast! Freshly made, generous.