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Hotel Sahara

2.0 star property
Essaouira hotel in Medina with rooftop terrace and 24-hour business centre

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Gazebo
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Reception hall

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Av .Okba Ibnou Nafiaa, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Essaouira

At Hotel Sahara you'll be within steps of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Place Moulay el Hassan. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Medina hotel include Skala de la Ville and Essaouira Beach.

What's nearby

  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 4 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville - 4 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 5 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 6 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sahara

Essaouira hotel in Medina with rooftop terrace and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Sahara. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira hotel.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Sahara offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 23-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 3 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.92 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 3.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (return)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 3 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sahara Essaouira
Sahara Essaouira
Sahara Hotel Essaouira
Hotel Sahara Hotel
Hotel Sahara Essaouira
Hotel Sahara Hotel Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Sahara?

Hotel Sahara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Sahara?

Yep, Hotel Sahara has valet parking for EUR 3 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Sahara?

Yep, Hotel Sahara is a short 5-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Sahara?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel Sahara have a pool?

Hotel Sahara has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hotel Sahara a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Sahara.

Does Hotel Sahara serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sahara?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sahara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Sahara?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Hotel Sahara Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 38 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HUge and empty hotel in need a updating and cleaning. Very dirty and bed bugs. I had to change rooms 3 times and each time the beds and linens were disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Room comfort
Tired old quirky hotel.
The Hotel Sahara in Essouira has seen better days. It is a fabulous old building right by the walls - a great location. It is very much in the 'traveller' mould by which I mean it hasn't changed its service much since I first stayed 33 years ago! The showers are inconsistent, the towels, well, bring your own. I stay in some very fine places around the world but this place is quirky, cheap, easy and safe - though not for the faint hearted. No breakfast, non existant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

JJ, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold showers, dirty towels, broken glass!
No tea or coffee as stated in advert. Room was dark and very dated. The towels were dirty and at least 20 years old. Most of the time the showers were cold. I think they put the hot water on in the morning for 1 hour. I cut my finger on a broken glass table in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant helpful staf . Good location . Defentley recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a visit to the way things used to be and should have remained. This is hotel for non-tourist industry fiends. Lots of charm and character at a great price.

2/10 Terrible

Ting kwok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
垃圾旅店，汚穢，老舊
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Hôtel tranquille
Hôtel à 3 minutes de la grande place Pratique pour passer quelques nuits Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Екатерина

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ни в коем случае
Древний отель, куча насекомых, горячую воду ждешь по десять минут (и это норма, об этом гласит бумажка на двери внутри номера), находится в районе медины (хотя это может для кого-то и плюс), всё старое и очень грязное, даже белье и полотенца. Персонал мило улыбается и кивает, но толку от этого абсолютно никакого. Не было указанных отелем в объявлении чайника или кофеварки. Но это всё не самое страшное. В силу архитектурных особенностей и/или расположения воздух в номере ОЧЕНЬ сырой. Мало того, что стиранные носочки не сохнут, более того - влажным становится всё. Даже вещи которые Вы не стирали. Даже книга в Вашей сумке. Представляете, какой там запах и как это влият на здоровье? В ванной на шторке была черная плесень. Очень надеюсь, что это просто грязь, но очень похоже на плесень. Ах да. За трое суток в моем номере никто не убрался и даже просто не вынесли мусор. Кстати, телевизор не работал и половина лампочек не горели. Наверное, это к лучшему, иначе на свет сползлось бы еще больше насекомых. (Вы когда-нибудь видели таракана, размером с нормальный человеческий мизинец? Не в террариуме, а в живую. Я теперь - да) В общем, если я попаду в Ад, мне кажется, в нем будет лучше, чем в этом отеле.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Pozer

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Pozer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Acceptable hotel for that price
You get what you pay for. Not a luxury, but OK.,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal para pasar unos dias buen precio y lo mejor de todo es la ubicacion a un paso de todo de la plsya de plaza donde se encuentran los restsurantes para comer y del zoco y te evitas alojarte por la medima que la verdad de noche da miedo ir ,fuimos para un dia y nos quedamos 4 ,ademas si vas en coche hay cerca ron un parking vigilado las 24 horas por poco dinero,habitacion grande y espaciosa yo era una individual y me dieron una tamaño king size enorme lo unico malo es q a partir de la 2 planta no llega el wifi y en la pagina de hotels indica que si que tiene y no pero bueno teniendo la playa a 5 m tampoco se echa de menos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

raphael

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bof ca va qu on a paye 15 euro la nuit sinon a 30 euro chercher ailleurs
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2/10 Terrible

jamal, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le plus pir nuit dans ma vie
Je suis mal accueillir beaucoup de bruit par contre l hôtel est vide . pas de respect ils d autre hôtels mieux que ca

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Et godt beliggende hotel med hyggen som vigtig.
En slags andalusisk værelse flot malet i flotte farver og gode store senge og man sover godt. Vel små 100 år gammelt og meget hyggeligt. Overtaget af sønnen, der er i gang med modificering. Der mangler varmt vand; men det kommer nok! Der er mange værelser i hotellet og også store stuer. Perfekt beliggende i den gamle by og let at finde frem til fra en stor rundtur i de mange små stræder. Perfekt for familier, store som små, at bo på.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

ALLAL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel bien place
L emplacement est agréable accès rapide auX sites des monuments à la plages au port Ainsi de vivre et voir tout près la vie journalière des gens de la ville. L hôtel est convenable pour 2 jours ou 3 jours.

2/10 Terrible

Samira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bien placé mais sale
Pas de restaurant, pas de spa, linge de lit qui sent l humide et taché, linge de toilette non fournis si pas demandé, ni savon, ampoules qui ne fonctionne pas, tuyauterie de sdb moisie par le calcair, baignoire mal lavée, reste des megots des clients precedent dans le cendrier, chambre spacieuse et fraiche mais tres humide. Pour le prix c est tres juste niveau propreté... dommage car hotel qui aurait beaucoup de potentiel avec la terasse sur le toit ainsi que leur differents grands salons. Le personnel sauvent l image en etant agreable.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Un gran hotel venido a menos, muy barato
El hotel parece sacado de una película, es muy bonito y tiene una ubicación estupenda, pero necesita unos arreglos y un poco más de limpieza, por el precio lo recomendaría, pero le falta más limpieza sobre todo en los baños.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mauvais hôtel
Service nul Chambre sale Mauvaise qualité Cher par rapport au qualité

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Lille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très agréable séjour.
Bon accueil, belles grandes chambres typiques et colorées. Tres bonne impression pour toute ma famille (3 chambres). Personnel à l'écoute et disponible.

6/10 Okay

Jörg, Perstorp, Sweden

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rundown
Although this hotel has seen better days, it certainly has a certain charm from days of yore. Spacey rooms, sleepy staff, no service, dangerous night lights, dilapidated beds and furnture only added to said charm...although I could do without the bad toilet plumbing.