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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 organise trips and activities in the area. Massages with pure Argan oil are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Letizia
    Italy Italy
    I loved the terrace for the breakfast and our room was so comfy
  • Marine
    France France
    Nice location inside the medina. The place is beautiful and comfortable, staff was nice and breakfast delicious.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, on a quiet alley. Staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Breakfast on the roof terrace was superb. We also had dinner on our first night which was excellent. Our flight was late arriving and they stayed to cook the...
  • Willis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Riad was done with great care and very artistic,staff are helpfull and courteous. I would very much recommend this Riad, a great stay.
  • Steph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, comfortable room, delicious breakfast on the terrace, good communication from staff
  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay at Villa Garance. It was in a great location, quiet but central. Breakfast, which was enormous and delicious, was included and the staff were amazing. Our room was beautiful with traditional fittings and an enormous bed.. the...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Riad was located in a quiet side street but in the center of the old town, a great location. It was beautifully decorated and furnished and our host was very knowledgable and helpful, he made some excellent restaurant recommendations and...
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, helpful staff and characterful and very comfy room. Helped us organize a hammam at a great place nearby. Flexible to help us organize our transportation and accommodate all our needs. Felt peaceful and beautifully decorated. Thank you
  • Parikshit
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location. Helpful and welcoming staff. Spacious rooms.
  • Barbara
    Greece Greece
    The breakfast was good ! The interior of each room is deferent

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sarl Garance Mogador Développement

Company review score: 9.5Based on 695 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nous avons crée notre société en septembre 2014 afin de gérer le Riad Villa Garance. Avec ses 10 chambres et suites confortables et élégantes, notre établissement accueille jusqu'à 26 personnes. Notre équipe est reconnue pour son accueil hors pair, aimable, chaleureux et toujours professionnel. Tous parlent arabe et français. Et les réceptionnistes parlent bien anglais. Notre masseuse Halima vous fera passer un moment de pure détente grâce à ses mains magiques. Nous vous proposons également de découvrir notre table d'hôtes, ouverte également aux non résidents, sur réservation. Vous pourrez aussi apprendre à préparer des recettes marocaines avec notre cuisinière à déguster sur place. Une petite boutique est à votre disposition pour les derniers cadeaux.

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Villa Garance
    • Cuisine
      French • Moroccan • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      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 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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