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Dar Lazuli is really close to the main square in Essaouira and we found it just a nice little place to chill out relax.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20928 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19125
The riad is full of character and lovely white painted walls which just make the whole place feel full of light.

The beds are huge and really comfortable, and there are two terraces where you can sit and enjoy meals outside. Essaouira can be pretty windy and the terraces are really sheltered.

The Moroccan couple that look after Dar Lazuli are incredibly friendly, keep the place immaculate and can't do enough for you. Latifa can also cook delicious meals for you in your apartment which I thoroughly recommend!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19125 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17764 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13374
The owners have thought of everything, right down to an Alessi corkscrew and loads of other quirky details - but you can tell they also really care about the local community as they ask people to bring old clothes to give out to poor families and they give some of their profit to charity too. Although there are plenty of modern conveniences in the house the feeling is really Moroccan, but with a twist.

We loved the location too, as its a bit off the beaten track and it's great just to sit in the lounge and spy on the street below. The views from the terraces are fantastic, and to be honest we enjoyed staying here much more than the ultra-posh riad we'd just stayed at in Marrakech, because here we had the place completely to ourselves. It's also cheap!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13374 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12430 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12430 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11495
Light, airy and spotless bedrooms with huge comfy beds, crispy white linen, great showers (double rooms and suites). Warm and welcoming host as well as very helpful and friendly staff. Evening meals by arrangment.

PERFECT - could have stayed for ever!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10452