Villa Maroc

From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome. The front desk was super nice and communicated with our taxi to meet us outside the Medina when we arrived. They carried all our luggage so we didn’t have to drag it over the bumpy streets and also try to find our way the the Villa. The check in was seamless and they carried our bags up the stairs to our very cute room. Our room had beautiful sea views. Very cozy and a great shower w hot water and great pressure! They have a lot of people working there and give great service. We had massage’s at the beautiful spa (they also have a hammam) and one highlight was the cooking class. We picked our menu, shopped with the chef and cooked our meal in the chef’s kitchen. Then we ate our mark in a gorgeous little private area they set up for us, candle lights and all. Super romantic. Also the location is a 10! We hope to be back again one day!!

I really love this hotel. The staff is super kind and the whole place is beautiful. From dinner in front of the fire place to breakfast on the roof terrace, my stay here was perfect from beginning to end. Bear in mind that Essaouira is a vibrant town. It’s a noisy place in summertime. The hotel is in the middle of the hustle and the bustle so earplugs were needed to get a good night of sleep.

We really loved this riad - with its coastal vibe and beautiful view over the sea - and would definitely recommend it. We were lucky enough to have two rooms just off of the roof terrace, and as the riad was quite quiet, we felt like we had a terrace to ourselves at times. The view was beautiful at all times of day - and although you can't see the sun set directly from it, the city walls reflect the sunset and the colours are beautiful. We were in the town at a very busy time - when everyone leaves Marrakech for some cooler weather - and to have such a peaceful place to stay amongst that busy-ness was just ideal. Staff were wonderful, food was fantastic (we ate in one night) and we also enjoyed a small amount of time at the sister property.

Villa Maroc is full of character and ideally located in Essaouira. The rooftop terrace is one of its highlights, especially at breakfast: calm, open, and beautifully set up. The team was genuinely welcoming — 5-star service all the way. A special mention to Najoua for her kindness and attention. That said, a small downside: the ocean-view room had a musty smell, which was a bit unpleasant. It wasn’t overwhelming, but noticeable, and to a lesser extent, you could feel it in other parts of the hotel too. Breakfast itself was fine: not exceptional, but pleasant and more than enough to start the day right, especially with that terrace view.

An outstanding hotel- unique Moroccan charm in a fabulous location. The pool at the Jardins is not to be missed. A perfect place to stay for soaking up culture and getting a great dose of relaxing. This was our second visit and we are already planning our return! Thank you Villa Maroc!

The room was very well-kept, beautiful, and comfortable. The service was very friendly and accommodating. Most of the staff spoke good English. The breakfast was one of the best. The hotel's location is very good, right in the old town.

I love the magical feeling I get when I am in this riad. The staff is attentive and the food is wonderful (Chef Hayat makes a delicious Couscous Royal). The rooms are very comfortable and each is unique. The décor is beautiful. This is my second visit — and I hope not my last.

We stayed here with another couple. Very central and easy to walk everywhere. Essaouira is a lovely town, with old ramparts, lots of markets and stalls and beautiful buildings.||Villa Maroc itself is very characterful - a traditional riad, which does mean many stairs and no lift! However the staff were very helpful at taking our luggage up to our room for us. ||The hotel has a great roof terrace which lovely views. Breakfast is served here every day. Also a good place for drinks. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but had great meals at La Table de Madada and Umia - try both, they’re fab and a short walk away.||Slight disappointment was that we’d booked sea view suites (made the booking some 9 months before going). We were given room 1, which had a sea view if you craned your neck! It is also right beside the clock tower so we were treated to loud chimes on the hour and half hour. Our friends had room 22 - this had views over a roof top and a tiny glimpse of the sea if you were lucky. I wouldn’t recommend you stay in either. We were told by 3 different members of staff that all sea view suites are different and that they’d try to move us to better ones. Nobody came back to us about this so we stayed put. Make sure you specify when you book that you want a proper sea view!! ||We had a nice time In Essaouira but would have liked better rooms, given how far ahead we’d booked.