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About this property

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, Riad 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, Gluten-free


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ali
    Morocco Morocco
    🛌 Cosy and comfortable room, very clean too. Very nice bathroom amenities. The riad itself is beautifully decorated and feels really warm ☕️ The breakfast was excellent, just a well made traditional Moroccan meal 📍Worth mentioning the great...
  • Block
    United States United States
    Loved Essaouirra and convenient location. Staff very helpful
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Great location, friendly and helpful staff, very atmospheric and comfortable room
  • Noureddine
    Canada Canada
    This property is very well situated in the souk. Rooms are clean and comfortable, well decorated and you wont miss anything! We ate at the Riad and food was very good, staff is amazing and very helpful for all kinds of things. Breakfast is big and...
  • Diana
    United States United States
    Staff were all so friendly and helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Fresh roses everywhere. Large bottle of water in the room always provided. Excellent and plentiful breakfast. Staff happy to make arrangements for us for luggage transfer and...
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    Oso ondo kokatuta, garbi garbia, oso langile atseginak, eta gozari.izugarrizko ona (Jogurta, gazta, tortilla frantsesa, opilak…). Zeharo gomendagarria
  • Sara
    Denmark Denmark
    We loved the room and the temperature. The location is very central. The bed was Nice.
  • Mohamed
    Morocco Morocco
    excellent location, good breakfast and very nice staff
  • Kendylryne
    United States United States
    Beautiful riad in the center of the old town. Loved the breakfast in the morning (the omelet was fantastic) and the design of the entire place was perfect.
  • Giselle
    United States United States
    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.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 691 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 Khadija, our cook. Also we can propose Maroccan cooking lessons. Massage with pure argan oil or Berber face care are available. Simply ask. Everything is smooth and made with a smile at Villa Garance. Everybody is here to make your stay as pleasant and memorable as possible.

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,French,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

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

House rules

Riad Villa Garance takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 44000MH0471

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