In Essauouira's medina (historic quarter) district, the charming Villa Maroc offers a beautifully designed riad style residence 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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Essaouira, according to independent reviews.

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

Villa Maroc Essaouira has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 25, 2009

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

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Megan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Maroc. The accommodations are chic and the location is excellent. Having breakfast on the terrace overlooking the water with the cool ocean breeze was a special way to start each day. We hope to be back soon.
  • Carlo
    FranceFrance
    If there was only one place to go in Morocco it would be Villa Maroc in Essaouira. Staff and breathtaking views of the city from their terrace. A special thanks to Fatima who has been at Villa Maroc for over 33 years and can help make your stay...
  • Sousan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    loved the yummy romantic dinner in one of their little nooks with a fireplace! book in advance! food was excellent
  • Madeleine
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    exquisite property wonderful staff beautiful decor and great location
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Villa Maroc was a very special place on or trip. First, Essaouira itself was fantastic - a beautiful and diverse coastal city with cooler temperatures than interior cities. The medina had many options for food - including truly outstanding Italian...
  • Sasha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We had a family suite and booked bed and breakfast and dined in the restaurant as and when we wished. It was just wonderful. You feel the stress and worry melt away as soon as you enter, such a calm and peaceful riad ... but with the beach and...
  • Jamey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    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 KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Beautiful views, lovely breakfast, super comfortable beds, great location, very nice staff
  • Jenny
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The rooms are all very comfy and the atmosphere is very special, the bar is great and the staff are very welcoming.
  • Dhruva
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The location is superb and the overall quality of the property is excellent.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do the rooms with sea view have air conditioning please? Thank you

    Hello , The is no need for the airconditions in here it's always fresh
    Answered on 28 May 2022
  • Hi, you offer pool days on your homepage. Where is the pool located and is there an extra cost for it? Br Maria

    Hello , Thank you for your request . We orgnise a pool day at our sister proprety Les Jardins de Villa Maroc
    Answered on 22 April 2022
  • Does the suite type equip with an airconditoner? This does not mention on booking dot com

    Hello , The rooms does note have airconditioners only heaters/Fireplaces , Essaouira is a cold windy city along the year .
    Answered on 19 December 2022
  • Do you have rooms with a private terrace. Is there fitness facility in the hotel or close by.

    Hello , Yes we do have rooms with privet terrace . And there is many fitness facilities colse by.
    Answered on 16 September 2021
  • are you open through the Christmas and new year time?

    Yes we are open all the year
    Answered on 26 February 2020
  • Hi , do you have interconnected rooms please? Thank you

    Yes , we do have familly rooms (interconnected)
    Answered on 28 May 2022
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Managed by Villa Maroc

Company review score: 9.6Based on 148 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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

Area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Villa Maroc Essaouira
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Villa Maroc Essaouira takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 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.

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
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Villa Maroc Essaouira accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

In response to the 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Villa Maroc Essaouira 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.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 44000MH0493

FAQs about Villa Maroc Essaouira

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

  • Guests staying at Villa Maroc Essaouira can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal

  • Villa Maroc Essaouira has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Villa Maroc

  • Villa Maroc Essaouira is 650 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Open-air bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beauty services
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Facial treatments
    • Bar crawls
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Waxing services
    • Bike tours
    • Public Bath
    • Happy hour
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Yoga classes

  • Room options at Villa Maroc Essaouira include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

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

  • Check-in at Villa Maroc Essaouira is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.