Name: Les Jardins de Villa Maroc
Address: Km 10 Route Essaouira-Marrakech, Essaouira, Morocco, Morocco
Price range: Prices start at rooms from €107 per night

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Villa Maroc is one of Essaouira's most special places to stay so it's no surprise to find its rural sister is just as appealing. Good food, charmingly put together rooms and cheerful longterm staff are key elements in both however Les Jardins is located in forested countryside outside the town and has none of the medina disturbances. Guests sleep in rooms off a generous courtyard where morning and evening meals are served. BBQ lunch can be enjoyed by the larger of two pools - under straw parasols or canopied seating areas, among oversized lanterns and urns. A hip, contemporary entertaining space with a bar proffers more places to languish and a smaller pool has quiet reading zones. The joy is you can find privacy even when the place is full albeit under the watchful eye of the very curious resident peacock who parades around on the rooftops surveying the scene.

Laura Campbell Review published: 20/09/2024

Recommended for

Total relaxation
- Located in a peaceful rural location there's no reason not to grab your book and head for a lounger by the pool!
Groups
- With its flexible accommodation and large entertaining space, this property is ideal for a group getaway.
Families
- With studios and family suites which can accommodate up to four, the property is perfect for families.
Watersports
- Head to the coast where you'll find a wide range of water-based activities on offer.
Sights nearby
- Essaouira with its medina and souks is a short drive away
Windsurfing
- Essouira is renowned for its wind and kitesurfing.
Golf
- Golfe de Mogador is about 10 miles away
Cooking classes
House party feel
- With its large entertaining spaces, come with friends and make this a home from home.
Beach nearby
- It's about 8 miles to the nearest beach
Restaurant
- Serving traditional local cuisine
Free wifi
- Throughout the property
Child friendly
- Baby sitting on request
Spa
Full of character
Sit-out Terrace
Country House
Pet friendly
Family Suites
Traditional
Charming

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Why do people love staying in your hotel? Villa Maroc was the first Riad in Morocco. Stylish, authentic, welcoming, perfect situation in the medina of Essaouira, good staff. What is there to do in the area? Exotic oriental medina life, water sports, excursions to the berber market, the pottery city of Safi, the secret beach, a hiking tour …… Essaouira is a very laid back small city. Easy to visit. Very relaxed. And of course you have that beautiful beach. What kind of breakfast do you offer? We serve (not buffet) a traditional moroccan breakfast with home made marmalade and jam, home made yoghurt, different traditional bakery, eggs, fresh cheese with tomatoes, olives & olive oil, fruit salad or swiss muesli. Good coffee and tea. Orange juice. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have a good moroccan restaurant where we serve a daily changing menu or à la carte, only in the evening. For lunch we recommend the Saha K’fé just around the corner for light lunches, home made cakes, fresh juices, Illy coffee and good teas. Which are your most popular room types, and why? The sea view suites, in a Riad the rooms are mostly to the courtyard, but we are lucky to have 7 sea view rooms. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We have 2 family rooms for up to 4 persons, no special facilities for kids. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Villa Maroc is a Riad, a hotel in 4 houses of the 18th century, with a full hotel service. We also own a country guesthouse with swimming pool, where you can spend the day.

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