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Within Essaouira’s ramparts, a 5-minute walk from the beach, this environmentally-friendly Riad blends Arabic, Berber and Jewish influences in its design. It offers free Wi-Fi, individually-decorated rooms around a patio and a terrace with sea views. Guest rooms are arranged around the patio and have windows opening onto a bright street. Each is located near one of the small lounges of the villa. Some of the rooms have a private lounge and organic toiletries feature in the private bathrooms. Breakfast is of home-made bread, Moroccan pancakes and marmalade, together with pastries and fresh fruits. Dinner can be prepared on request using fresh, organic products from the local market and freshly-caught fish. Located in the Medina, Villa Garance is a 5-minute drive from Essaouira Bus Station. The hosts can help you organize trips and activities in the area. Massages with pure Argan oil are also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Giselle
    United States of America United States of America
    The host was welcoming and helpful. All the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were tasty, and we enjoyed them on the lovely terrace, overlooking all the medina. The room was comfortable and clean.
  • Aimee
    United States of America United States of America
    Welcoming staff and great service. Breakfast was spectacular with a variety of Moroccan breads and they also will make eggs to order. Front desk arranged a wonderful massage in their on site massage room. Location in the medina was close to lots...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property with friendly helpful staff and fantastic breakfast. Amazing roof terrace.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 477 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Villa Garance is a restful place, close to everything in Essaouira, ideal for a romantic stay or with your familly. We can accomodate up to 26 persons, in our 10 confortable bedrooms and suites, with space end brightness. Most of our rooms have one or two big windows opening onto a little street. Also, you will be delighted with the warm and friendly welcome of Marie and Pierre, owners of the house, who will tell you about the city and its charms (history, many activities, shops, restaurants recommendations, etc.). Everything in the medina is only 5 minutes walk, because Villa Garance is in the heart of the old town (5 min to the beach). Set all around the central patio, bedrooms and suites, are very bright and well decorated : traditional design with wood, zellige and Maroccan craftsmanship. They all have private bathroom with linen and bio products. Breakfast, on the roof terrasse, is fully homemade with M'samen, Maroccan pancake, bread, marmalade, fresh fruits salad, yogurt, fresh orange juice, etc. Diner on demand with fresh products from the port and the souk. Menu with suggestions are at your disposal in the room. Everything is fresh and cook just before your meal by K...

Neighborhood info

Visit of the skala of the Kasbah, the canons Climb to the tower of the Porte de la Marine and embrace the horizon medina and ocean Admire the sunset Walking on the soft sand, on the endless beach Take yoga lessons or a Moroccan cooking class Ride a camel or quad bike in the dunes Ride a horse on the beach Listen to a concert of Gnawa music Discover the art of thuja working Play golfe Participate in one of the many music festivals Going on excursions in the countryside

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Villa Garance
    • Cuisine
      French • Moroccan • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Villa Garance
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Car rental
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Villa Garance takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Villa Garance accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 44000MH0471

FAQs about Villa Garance

  • Villa Garance has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Garance

  • Check-in at Villa Garance is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Villa Garance may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Villa Garance is 500 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Villa Garance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Villa Garance can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Villa Garance offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Room options at Villa Garance include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Triple