Heure Bleue

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“Large timeless French colonial-style Relais & Chateaux hotel just inside the Medina wall that will appeal to those who favour old school service. Ideal for couples and groups who want all the facilities and amenities of a classic 5 star establishment ”

Hotel review

Essaouira's largest and only 5 star hotel in the Medina is situated conveniently close to the main entrance gate Bab Marrakech. A storehouse in the 19th century, this large building became an orphanage in the 1960s before being abandoned for thirty years. Rescued from ruin by the local Azoulay family, since 2004 it has become one of the most well known hotels in the area. Dark interiors of varnished cedar wood, Art Deco-style tiled floors, marble bathrooms and jewel coloured materials make for a sedate French colonial feel. Old school service is proffered by staff in brown linen uniforms wearing Fez caps. Everything you might need is on site, from the rooftop pool with panoramic terrace and downstairs hamman to the in-house cinema and restaurant. Guests are treated to an extensive buffet breakfast laid out at tables placed around the large leafy inner courtyard.

Laura Campbell
Laura Campbell Review published: 09/20/2024

Recommended for

  • Chic

    • Previous hang out of Hendrix and Marley.

  • City Style

  • Romantic Break

  • Historic

    • Built at the end of the 19th Century, this was originally the home of Caid Mbark Saidi

  • Windsurfing

    • Windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing - Essaouira is a top location for all three.

  • Sights nearby

    • Situated at the gates of the Medina

  • Restaurant

    • Four separate restaurant areas.

  • Beach nearby

    • Minutes from the nearest beach

  • Free wifi

    • Throughout the hotel

  • Cinema

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Spa

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Local markets

  • Snorkelling

  • Learning

  • Close to nightlife

  • Sailing

  • Cooking classes

  • Diving

  • Surfing

  • Golf

  • Families

  • Fishing

Facilities

  • Rooms

    33 rooms in this hotel

  • Swimming Pool

    Fantastic roof top pool.

  • Roof terrace

  • Restaurant

    Four separate restaurant areas.

  • Free wifi

    Throughout the hotel

  • Sauna/Steam

    Hammam

  • In room DVD

  • Cinema

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Massage

  • Wifi

  • Library

  • Room service

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Billiard/pool table

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Windsurfing

    • Windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing - Essaouira is a top location for all three.

  • Sights nearby

    • Situated at the gates of the Medina

  • Snorkelling

  • Local markets

  • Learning

  • Sailing

  • Cooking classes

  • Close to nightlife

  • Diving

  • Surfing

  • Golf

  • Fishing

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Originally published by The Telegraph

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