Looking for a riad with a pool in Essaouira usually means choosing between medina charm and quiet. At Dar D’Art Luz, in Ghazoua (8 km from town), you get both: the spirit of a riad and a real outdoor pool, out in the green, away from the crowd.

Riad or guest house?

In Morocco, a « riad » is a traditional house built around a patio. Dar D’Art Luz has that soul — patios, arches, art everywhere — but in the countryside rather than the medina, with room to breathe: century-old olive gardens, palms, a terrace and a pool. The best of both: a riad’s character, a guest house’s calm.

The pool, open year-round

Thanks to Essaouira’s mild climate, the outdoor pool can be enjoyed in any season. Ringed by olive trees, it’s the heart of the house: swim, read, watch the sun drop over the countryside. A rare luxury next to a town where most riads have no water.

Sleeping in a riad’s spirit and waking to a pool and olive trees: that’s what the medina can’t offer.

8 private rooms

Each room is private, with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, looking onto the garden or the pool. Organic breakfast in the morning, table d’hôtes at night. See the rooms.

8 km from Essaouira, 15 min from the airport

You reach the medina, port and beaches in minutes, then come home to quiet. It’s also one of the closest stays to ESU airport. Check availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is the pool heated?

The outdoor pool is open year-round; Essaouira’s climate stays mild. Contact us for seasonal details.

Is it a riad or a guest house?

Both spirits together: the character of an art riad, in the countryside, with a pool and gardens — in Ghazoua, 8 km from Essaouira.