Dar Diabat
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Overview
The wonderful Dar Diabat is located in the bright and breezy resort of Essaouira, two and a half to three hours to the west of Marrakech on the coast. A laid-back holiday in Essaouira is often combined with a day trip or a few nights in Marrakech. It is an enchanting, characterful alternative to the frenetic, heady melting pot of Marrakech and invites relaxation and rejuvenation. Dar Diabat comes with five gorgeous bedrooms, including a delightful children’s room, gorgeous living spaces, a beautiful pool and is fully staffed. The villa sits on the fabulous Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf and Spa Resort, where guests can enjoy discounts in their bar, restaurants, spa and golf course. The resort enjoys outstanding amenities available to the guests staying at Dar Diabat, including golf, swimming pools, a gym, a hammam, lounges and a kids club.
Dar Diabat is just a few minutes by car from the city centre. It enjoys views of the resort lake and the golf course and is only a three-minute walk from the golf academy. The villa is modern, elegant and beautifully presented. Its open-plan living space is brimming with contemporary furnishings, a smart dining area, a television area, and an attractive open fireplace and boasts stunning views of the garden and pool area.
The villa boasts five beautifully presented bedrooms. Three double rooms offer sumptuous double beds adorned with luxury linens and gorgeous soft furnishings, and ensuite bathrooms. The master offers a bath and shower, while the other two enjoy walk-in showers. Another double room adjoins a children’s bedroom and shares a bathroom with it. The double is lovely with comfy twin beds that can be set up as a kingsize bed. The enchanting children’s room enjoys fun bunk beds, a play area and extra beds. The room can sleep up to six children in total. The bathrooms in Dar Diabat boast the very best fittings and exquisite tiling.
You will not want to leave Dar Diabat’s outdoor space, where there are quality loungers and hanging rattan egg chairs surrounding the delightful pool. On the other terrace, there is an alfresco lounge area which enjoys sensational sunset views, and another south-facing terrace offers alfresco dining and a summer kitchen area. There is a lovely kitchen garden area and a sand pit for the little ones. When you can bring yourselves to leave this gorgeous oasis of calm, the facilities of the golf and spa resort are on your doorstep! Tennis fans will be delighted to use the shared tennis court.
What you should know…
- The housekeeper’s hours are generally 9 am to 5 pm, but she is happy to stay in the room next to the children’s room overnight and extend her hours to 8 am to 7 pm, cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner on request for an added fee per day of Euro30 per day for up to six guests and Euro35 for more than six guests per day. There is a small charge for grocery delivery
- Guests enjoy access to the resort amenities with preferential rates, including a 20% reduction for the spa and restaurant; please enquire onsite
- There are also extra fees for pool heating if desired
Property Features
Villa Interior
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace and access to the garden
- Open plan dining area for 8 people and access to the garden
- Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and access to a terrace (staff usage only, guests are not allowed)
- Shower room
- Master bedroom with double bed (160 x 200 cm), access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom with double bed (160 x 200 cm), access to the garden and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed (160 x 200 cm), access to the garden and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds (convertible into a double bed)
- Children's bedrooms a bunk bed and play area
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Cot and high chair
- DVD player
- Hair dryer
Location
About the surrounding area of Dar DiabatDar Diabat enjoys a peaceful location on the Sofitel Essaouria Mogador Golf and Spa Resort in Essaouira. Guests enjoy world-class amenities and the soul-soothing charms of Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Visitors to Essaouira enjoy stunning beaches, thrilling watersports, delicious fresh seafood and a buzzing Medina. The town is very much a working port and fishing town as well as a beautiful tourist hub. It is known for its coastal wind, beautifully named the Alizee, giving the town the name of the ‘Wind City of Africa’.
You will enjoy a relaxed shopping experience in the Medina of Essaouira. There are five main gates and a laid-back, car-free pedestrian area sprinkled with souks that you can explore at your own pace. You will discover palm-lined avenues lined with art galleries and boutiques. You will enjoy the gorgeous white and blue facades and the striking ramparts. Dating from the late 18th century and added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001, it is a lovely place to stroll. It was famously used in the opening scene of Orson Wells’ 1951 films Othello and Game of Thrones. The Medina is surrounded by dramatic, wave-lashed ramparts which offer spectacular sunset views. The Slala de la Ville 18th-century ramparts protect the Medina and its row of nineteen bronze cannons from the crashing waves and seafaring marauders.
Essaouira’s busy port is filled with colourful fishing boats. There is a large fish auction in the market hall by the port gates every Saturday, plus you can watch the daily catch being sold every afternoon to the restaurants around the harbour. You will see the sea-blue wooden boats arriving and departing and nets being repaired.
The beaches are great fun for windsurfing and kite surfing though the water is pretty cold. The beach runs for approximately six miles and is popular for walking, football and other sports. Swimming is best in the town stretch as Safi Beach to the north has a strong current. Camel owners are founds on the sands to the south. You can head south across the Ksob River to see the ruins of the Borj El Berod, an old fortress and pavilion at low tide. From here, you can walk inland to the village of Diabat or continue to the sand dunes of Cap Sim.
The Gnaoua World Music Festival is held in June for three days. It is Essaouira’s biggest annual event. The Gnaoua people are descendants of slaves that originated from Black Africa and established brotherhoods throughout Morocco. They are made up of master musicians, metal castanet players, clairvoyants, mediums and their followers. The festival showcases their talents with music and mysticism.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Essaoira Mogador Airport
(13 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Diabat
(3 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Essaouira
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Golf Mogador Restaurant
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Aswak Assalam
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Ord Omar Beach
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Mogador Golf Course
(500 m) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Essaouira Tennis Club
(2 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesDar Diabat is perfect for multi-generational family holidays. It enjoys a fabulous children’s bedroom with lots of toys and books and six beds, including bunk beds. The house is fantastic for families, with a great pool, a sand pit, wonderful entertaining spaces and a delightful garden.
Essaouira is great for adventurous families. Children adore the freedom of running in the Medina without any traffic, camel riding over the sand dunes, enjoying the waves, surfing and quad biking. Teenagers can try their hand at kite surfing. You can head to Safi Beach at the northern end of Essaouira or Diabat Beach south of the town. Children enjoy taking a horse and carriage to get to Safi Beach from outside Bab Doukkala, and the driver will wait while you explore the beach. There are large sand dunes and excellent rock pools to play in.
Children enjoy bartering in the souks, where the stall sellers are much less pushy than in Marrakech. Game of Thrones fans enjoy looking out for locations from the films. They love walking along the fortified walls and enjoying the views. Children are fascinated with the fishermen and the fish market. They will see sardines, pilchards, hake, sole, crab, lobster, octopus, eels and other fish. They can pick their choice of fish and have it cooked at one of the open restaurants at the port. The Sofitel Essaouria Mogador Golf and Spa Resort is excellent for families with numerous pools and other facilities, including a kids club for over four.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- <1hr to Airport
- Tennis Nearby
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- DVD
Services Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €1,500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €1,500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Not available on this property. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Pool heating charge? | For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge starting from €10 per day plus mandatory preheating cost starting from €20 (to be paid locally on arrival). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Tax | Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival (the correct total per person per night will be sent to you after booking confirmation). |
| Other Ts and Cs | Housekeeping is included in the rental price (daily cleaning, change of sheets every week and maintenance of the terraces). Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed. The following services are available at an extra cost to be paid directly to the owner by cash or bank transfer: - Preparation and serving of meals (up to 6 people): starting from €30 per day/guest - Preparation and serving of meals (more than 6 people): starting from €35 per day/guest - Grocery delivery: starting from €20 - Cook: €30 per day - Airport transfers: please enquire |
| Other Ts and Cs | A non-refundable 40% deposit is required to confirm a booking at this property (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26th 2024 - Jan 6th 2025 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
| Jan 6th 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | - | - | - | - | £5,411 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Mar 10th 2025 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
| Mar 10th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | - | - | - | - | £5,411 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - May 5th 2025 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
| May 5th 2025 - Jul 5th 2025 | - | - | - | - | £5,411 |
| Jul 5th 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
| Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | - | - | - | - | £5,411 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Nov 3rd 2025 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
| Nov 3rd 2025 - Dec 20th 2025 | - | - | - | - | £5,411 |
| Dec 20th 2025 - May 30th 2026 | £1,488 | £2,232 | £2,976 | £3,720 | £5,208 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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