Ghazoua · Essaouira · Morocco

Guest house
near Essaouira

The art of living, differently. 8 guest rooms with pool and table d'hôtes, in the quiet countryside of Ghazoua — 8 km from Essaouira. An African art gallery as a bonus. Book direct, no commission.

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8
Exceptional rooms
4.3
Google rating
5★
Airbnb Superhost
8 km
From Essaouira
2024
Opening
The house

A guest house where
you sleep inside the art

Dar D'Art Luz is a riad-style guest house with a pool in Ghazoua, 8 km from Essaouira and 15 minutes from the airport. Eight private rooms with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and pool access; an organic breakfast in the morning, a table d'hôtes at night — in the quiet of the countryside, away from the medina's bustle. And everywhere, the contemporary African art Christian collects.

8 private rooms
Ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a patio or garden and pool view
Pool & gardens
Outdoor pool, century-old olive trees, palms and a sun-drenched terrace
Table d'hôtes
Home-cooked fusion cuisine, organic produce, vegetarian and gluten-free options
Art gallery
A contemporary African art collection in every room and every space
Accommodation

8 rooms
available to book

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Every room has its own private patio, shower and separate WC. All are available by the night, with views of the pool or the garden. From €64 / night.

Garden view
from €64 / night
Garden view Private patio
Garden view
from €64 / night
Garden view Private patio
Pool view
from €64 / night
Pool view Private patio
Garden view
from €64 / night
Garden view Private patio
The Space

More than a stay,
an immersion

African art, a pool ringed by olive trees, a palm garden — every corner invites you to disconnect and soak it all in.

Pool & Garden
An outdoor pool open all year round, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and palms. The poolside at Dar D'art Luz is a sanctuary.
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Art Gallery
Traditional and contemporary African sculptures. Collector's pieces. Orange vinyl barber chairs. A lush, coherent visual world.
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Terrace & Lounging
Vintage furniture, barbecue, Atlantic sunsets. The Dar D'art Luz terrace is a living space in its own right.
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"Dinner under the stars — beef tajine with apricots and almonds, Debussy playing in the background."
— Guest review
Dining

The table of
Essadia

A fusion cuisine that tells the story of four cultures — Moroccan, African, Belgian, Italian. Local produce, gastronomic intent, a singular atmosphere.

Vegetarian breakfast
Every morning
Beef tajine, apricots & almonds
House specialty
Grilled aubergines, garlic & tomato
Signature starter
Fresh fruit salad
Homemade dessert
Dinner on the terrace
By reservation
🇲🇦 Moroccan African 🇧🇪 Belgian 🇮🇹 Italian
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Bikers Welcome

The bike stop
you've been looking for

On the Marrakech–Essaouira–Agadir route, Dar D'art Luz is the stop every motorcyclist is hoping to find — and that very few have discovered yet.

Secure parking
Dedicated, covered, watched spaces. Your bike sleeps as well as you do.
Moto Wash
High-pressure wash station. Hit the Atlas roads with a clean bike.
DIY workshop
A space to adjust, check, and tinker in peace. Basic tools available.
Insider routes
Christian knows the trails. He'll share the routes no GPS has.
"The only proper bike stop between Marrakech and Agadir."
Testimonials

What they say

8.1
Very highly rated
15+ verified reviews · Airbnb Superhost 5/5
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Marie-Claire
France · Airbnb
Airbnb
A truly unique place. Art is everywhere, the pool is stunning, and Essadia's dinners are unforgettable. Christian is an exceptional host.
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Thomas & Julie
Belgium · Booking
Booking
We almost didn't book because of the photos — too "original" for our taste. What a mistake that would have been. It's the most beautiful stay of our lives.
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Ricardo
Spain · Biker
TripAdvisor
I ride around Morocco every year. Ever since I found Dar D'art Luz, it's my must-stop. Secure parking, workshop, pool — perfect.
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Getting here & practical info

Address
Route de Mogador Km 8, Ghazoua, 44000 Morocco
GPS: 31.447337, -9.736735
Essaouira-Mogador Airport
15 minutes by car — Transfer available on request
Essaouira Medina
8 km — Reachable by car, bike or taxi
Check-in / Check-out
Arrival: 3:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Departure: before 11:00 am
House rules
Non-smoking · No pets · Minimum age 18
No hen/stag parties
Direct contact
+32 477 42 21 52 (WhatsApp)
Christian — available in FR, EN, NL
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Christian — Dar D'art Luz Hello! A question, a booking? I usually reply within minutes.
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