Villa Maroc Essaouira

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Situated in Essauouira's medina district, the charming Villa Maroc offers a beautifully designed riad with free Wi-Fi access in public areas. The friendly staff and luxurious facilities will ensure an unforgettable stay. Traditionally styled rooms come fully equipped with modern comforts. Some enjoy sea views and separate living rooms. Guests can awake each morning to a traditional Moroccan breakfast served either in the room or on the terrace. Creative cuisine made from local produce is served for dinner around an open fire. After a day of exploring the surrounding region, guests can unwind on the terrace or enjoy a moment of pure relaxation in the Oriental Spa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bonanini
Switzerland Switzerland
“This place is just beautiful. We are a family of 4 with 2 young children and we had a great time at Villa Maroc. The taxi brought us almost in front of the entrance and from there everything is within walking distance. We also had dinner at this...”
Kimi
Australia Australia
“Excellent location. Friendly staff. Amazing dinner.”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful family-run hotel. Comfortable, welcoming, with delicious food - and an excellent cooking lesson with the hotel's delightful chef. A day by the pool at the hotel's garden location was a great break from the town.”
Hester
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique ambiance, loved the decor and breakfast on the terrace.”
John
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful dinner, beautiful Riad, excellent location in the medina”
Laila
Netherlands Netherlands
“Astonishly beautiful, perfect mixture of chic and original Moroccan decoration.”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sadly breakfast let the hotel down: not up to scratch for this calibre of hotel”
Jamey
United States United States
“Fatima was our host for breakfast. She always had a special touched everything she did. The to location could not be better. Cost a little more than some of the other Riads in town, but well worth it and still not expensive by any standard in...”
Ruthnewman1
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful views, lovely breakfast, super comfortable beds, great location, very nice staff”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, stunning design, faultless staff. An iconic place.”

Managed by Villa Maroc

Company review score: 9.6Based on 113 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Villa Maroc is a family owned and managed hotel, with over 30 years of history. Having opened its doors in 1990, the historic property was the first hotel in Morocco to be created in a riad, inspiring countless others over the years to do the same. The combined four 18th century houses create a little haven of 21 rooms, a stone throw away from the bay, UNESCO's world heritage sites of the Mogador Harbour and old Portuguese Sqala. Featured in Time Magazine's "A 1000 places to see before you die", it is a place where we strive to make our guests feel at home all the while discovering the beauty of Moroccan arts and craftsmanship.

Languages spoken

Arabic,German,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant Villa Maroc
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Villa Maroc Essaouira takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel arranges transfers to Les Jardins de la Villa Maroc riad, where guests have access to the swimming pool and restaurant.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Maroc Essaouira in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 44000MH0493