Dar Dansewith kids: our honest review
Boutique hotel, Atlantic coast north of Essaouira, Morocco
- Beach
- One room for four
- Animals
Our verdict: A small, warm, family-run hideaway on the wild Atlantic coast, with room to run, a big pool and hospitality that feels personal.
Dar Danse, the Bubble on the Beach, is a small family-run hideaway on a wild stretch of Atlantic coast near Zaouia Akermoud, about 45 minutes north of Essaouira. Solar powered and built from local stone. We stayed three nights with a two-year-old and a three-year-old, all four of us in one sea-view room, and left already planning to come back.
Tested by us. Stayed three nights, November 2024, with our kids aged 2 and 3. Page checked .
Why we love it
- Spacious grounds where small kids can run and play all day, and a big infinity pool facing the ocean that became our family favourite.
- Hospitality with a real personal touch: Juliana and the team turned our wish for fresh fish from the local market into a barbecue by the pool.
- Sunset horseback riding organised by the hotel, and a visit to their donkey and dog shelter.
- Breakfast every morning with freshly cut fruit, omelettes, pancakes and fresh juice, beautifully served.
Kids at this stay
- Toddlers
- Ours were 2 and 3 and loved the space to run
- Kids club
- None, the grounds, pool and animals do the job
- Pool
- Big infinity pool facing the ocean
- Food
- Home-cooked meals, and they happily take requests
A magical hidden gem that exceeded all our expectations. Relaxation, adventure and a personal touch that makes you feel at home. We can’t wait to return.
From our own review after the stay
Good to know
- Best for
- Families who want nature, space and slowness
- Kids club
- No, the whole place is the playground
- Water
- Large infinity pool, wild Atlantic beach
- Our room
- Sea-view room with private entrance, for all four of us
Watch out for
- Remote by design: bring what you need, the nearest shops are a drive away.
- The Atlantic is wild here, so beach time is for paddling and sandcastles.
We tell you the lows too. That is what makes the stamp worth something.
Getting there
- From Essaouira
- About 45 minutes north by car
- From Marrakech
- Private transfer can be arranged by the hotel
Where it is
Atlantic coast north of Essaouira, Morocco.
Dar Danse with kids: your questions
Is Dar Danse good for toddlers?
Our kids were 2 and 3 and loved it: lots of space to play, a big pool, animals to visit and simple, home-cooked food.
Where is Dar Danse?
On the Atlantic coast near Zaouia Akermoud, about 45 minutes north of Essaouira by car.
Does Dar Danse have a kids club?
No. The grounds, the pool and the animals keep children busy.
Can you get a transfer to Dar Danse from Marrakech?
Yes, the hotel can arrange a private transfer.
Is the beach at Dar Danse safe for swimming?
The Atlantic is wild here, so with small kids it is better for paddling and sandcastles than for swimming.
Plan a stay here with Yohanna
Tell her your dates and who is coming. She will tell you which room to ask for, what to check for your season, and what to do nearby.
