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Dar Lazuli
"4 wonderfully inviting apartments: a home away from home"
Dar Lazuli
A grand traditional and wonderfully inviting Riad in Essaouira consisting of 4 spacious self-catering apartments and 3-tiered roof terrace, Dar Lazuli is truly an intimate home away from home.
Located very centrally, Dar Lazuli is round the corner from the main Place Moulay Hassan square, bustling with evening Moroccan families enjoying the surrounding cafes, costal views and warm community atmosphere. Alongside this, Dar Lazuli is a short walk from some of the best restaurants in Essaouira and one of the closest Riads in Essaouira to the beach.
The 4 apartments at Dar Lazuli are uniquely crafted, each with a specific style suited for 2 people with the option of an additional bed or cot. Bedrooms are spacious with large beds positioned intimately in the rooms. The kitchens are well stocked and provide a warming bright summer Mediterranean lunchtime atmosphere.
The tall 3-tiered terrace has a variety of seating with the cosy top-level terrace offering wonderful views over Essaouira. This Riad in Essaouira medina is perfectly suited for a homely stay in Morocco where guests want a self-catering privacy but in a community atmosphere setting.
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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Ensuite bathrooms
- 4 self-catered appartments
- Daily Housekeeping
- Fireplaces (except Alizee appartment)
- Safe
- Complimentary bottle of water in the rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- iPod docks
- Family friendly with cots available and board games
- Minutes from the beach and restaurants
Eating at Dar Lazuli
In-House Dining
Latifa will be happy to cater for your evening needs, delicious Moroccan food for £11 (170MAD) per person (request in advance)
A great way to dive into the local culture upon arrival.
A self-catered option in Essaouira gives you the opportunity to go and try out the various restaurants the town has to offer. Below, are a few suggestions
Villa Maroc
Tél.: +212 5 24 47 31 47
10, rue Abdellah Ben Yassine
Cuisine: Smart Moroccan
Just arount the corner from Dar Lazuli, charming riad/restaurant with multiple cosy lounges for romantic diners.
Le Châlet de la Plage
Tel: 00212(0) 524 47 59 72
Mohammed V Boulevard - Médina
Cuisine: Fish/ Seafood
Ideal location just off the beach, Le Châlet offers great and fresh seafood.
La Table de Madada
Tel: 00212(0) 524 47 55 12
7 Rue Youssef el Fassi - Medina
http://www.latablemadada.com/index.php/en/
Cuisine: Fresh Seafood Moroccan
Modern setting for a friendly atmosphere and a large choice of tapas and freshly prepared local seafood.
Dar Lazuli
Visit a local Winery
Domaine du Val d'Argan is only 20min cab ride from Essaouira, in Ouirgane. You can a free tour and wine tasting. It is also worth staying for a 4 course lunch at about 200MAD (£15) per person.
Exploring the souks
Smaller than in Marrakech but also far less stressful, Essaouira offers great local crafts and it is particularly pleasant to wander around the souks. North of la medina, you will find La Scala, a fortress with stunning views, particularly at sunset.
Suggested Activities:
- Getting pampered at a local hammam or ask staff to book a session at Lalla Mira
- Kitesurfing, windsurfing or surfing
Dar Lazuli
"Inside the riad, the décor is simple, elegant and full of Moroccan character. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchenette and all the self catering essentials. The beds (ours in ALIZEE apartment) were HUGE – I slept like a baby every night. The bathrooms are a good size and well presented with a shower, and fresh towels are provided daily. The apartments are cleaned daily and very well maintained by housekeepers Latifa and Rashid (both so lovely), so each day we returned to what felt like a brand new apartment! Each apartment has a safe should you wish to lock up any possessions and each night the night guardian arrives so we always felt totally safe and secure at all times.
It was the small touches that made each days return to the blissful haven of Dar Lazuli and our week’s stay in Essouira extra special. So whether it’s the culture, activities (it’s a kite surfers paradise), great restaurants, bars, fresh food or beaches that bring you to Essaouira, Dar Lazuli provides the perfect setting for an enchanting Moroccan adventure! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!"
Alex from from South East, May 2013
"Dar Lazuli is a beautiful riad set right in the heart of the medina, we weren't sure what to expect on arrival, as we wove our way through the little alleyways and, once through the big front door, were amazed at the beautiful clean self-contained apartments, decorated throughout with gorgeous colours and each fully equipped with a kitchen and bathroom.
There are also three outdoor roof terraces on different levels, with the top one offering fantastic views of the charming town of Essaouira. I think it's safe to say from the very first night, we sensed that this really is a magical place.
The location of Dar Lazuli was fantastic, really close to the main square with its plethora of lovely cafes, as soon as we woke up we'd go straight out to soak up the atmosphere and got addicted to Cafe Au Lait of a morning!
Our excellent housekeepers at Dar Lazuli, Rachid and Latifa, looked after us so well and were so helpful in giving us directions. The cleanliness was impeccable and one evening they cooked us a traditional riad which we ate on the riad's roof terrace by candlelight.
5 days didn't seem enough, i think by then the place had got under our skin and the riad felt like home. We didn't want to leave and we will definitely return to Dar Lazuli, it is perfect for a girlie bonding holiday but equally i imagine it'd be a really romantic place for lovers, or indeed a great place for families. Next time i will hire the whole riad and take more friends so we can share such a wonderful memorable experience."
A Guest from Brighton, May 2013
Riad Location
Dar Lazuli is just a five minute stroll from Place Moulay Hassan where you will find some of the best restaurants in Essaouira along with popular souk markets.
Just off one of the main entrances of Essaouira's medina, the beach is only a few steps away.
Dar Lazuli Rooms
Sirocco Apartment
The Sirocco apartment at Dar Lazuli is located on the ground floor with a central patio space looking up to the open roof terrace and sky above. This apartment in Essaouira has a spacious bedroom with large double bed and warm humble furnishings. The newly refurbished bathroom has a shower and intimate warming atmosphere.
The private salon/ lounge area has bench-seating area surrounding a central table, alongside the fireplace. The salon has a cosy Mediterranean feel to it. The cosy kitchen is well stocked with Moroccan and European utensil and crockery.
Located on the ground floor, the main source of lighting is from the open patio area but this is plenty and perfectly suited for a intimate romantic getaway in Essaouria.
Alizee Apartment
The Alizee apartment is located on the 2nd floor of Riad Lazuli, sharing a large balcony with the Calima apartment. This apartment has a large kitchen area alongside the central patio giving it a bright fresh feel.
The bedroom has a large double bed tucked sensually underneath the mezzanine salon seating area, perfect for a romantic stay in Essaouira. The cosy salon has L shaped bench seating with central table, well suited for an intimate aperitif or evening glass of wine.
The cosy bathroom has a large shower and has been crafted out of the traditional Moroccan building technique of tadelakt.
Calima Apartment
The Calima apartment at Dar Lazuli has an upper mezzanine bedroom level looking down over the kitchen and salon area, separated by a Moroccan styled draped curtain, perfect for a sensual honeymoon in Essaouira where guests want a more intimate holiday in Morocco.
This apartment rental in Dar Lazuli has a spacious kitchen dining area with long workbench and stove, accompanied by a good selection of kitchen equipment. The kitchen and salon sit alongside the 1st floor balcony, giving this apartment at Dar Lazuli a very bright fresh atmosphere. The salon has a comfy bench sofa with small wooden table alongside a fireplace.
The Calima apartment bathroom is spaciously squared with large corner shower and a sensual warming ambiance. Simply furnished the bathroom is the largest in Dar Lazuli, better suited for guests wanting an extra person for the apartment.
Ghibli Apartment
The Ghibli apartment at Dar Lazuli is located on the 2nd floor roof terrace level. The cosiest apartment at Dar Lazuli, Ghibli has a spacious combined kitchen/ salon looking out onto the roof terrace giving this apartment in Essaouira a bright sunny warming atmosphere. The salon has a benched sofa with small wooden table and the open kitchen is well stocked with culinary equipment.
The large double bed is separated from the salon by a sensual, and very romantic large Moroccan/ European styled curtain perfectly suited for an intimate honeymoon in Morocco where guests want their own cosy privacy.
The bathroom in the Ghibli apartment is petite, crafted with deep blue tadelakt walls, the traditional Moroccan building technique, and has a shower.
Please note:
- The base rate price at Dar Lazuli is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
