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The leading Riad Hotel in Essaouira. Villa Maroc has everything you could dream of for an unforgettable holiday. Just a few minutes from the sea and port.

A historic gem in Essaouira's Medina, Villa Maroc has opened its doors in 1990, the first Riad hotel in Morocco and featured in Time's "1'000 Places to See Before You Die". Great location tucked inside the ramparts of the historical medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Villa Maroc offers you breathtaking views of the sea and port, 21 rooms with simplicity, spirituality, elegance and refinement, as well as an Oriental Spa. Close to both shops and beaches. Villa Maroc is famous for its regional cuisine and romantic candlelit dinners round an open fire. Villa Maroc is the meeting place for artists, actors and musicians." Good Wifi connection throughout the hotel.

11/06/2026

No two rooms at Villa Maroc are alike.

Spread across four historic riads in the heart of Essaouira’s Medina, each of our 21 rooms and suites has its own character, shaped by carefully chosen antiques, original artwork, and details collected over more than three decades.

Some are bright and spacious, others intimate and tucked away. All are designed to feel less like a hotel room and more like a home in Morocco.

Which room will be yours?

06/06/2026

The view may bring guests to our rooftop, but it is the people who make them stay a little longer.

Whether it’s recommending a local w**e, preparing a favourite cocktail, or simply knowing when to appear and when to give you space, our team is at the heart of the Villa Maroc experience.

Join us above the Medina for an afternoon drink, a sunset aperitif, or a quiet moment overlooking the Atlantic.

The bar is open daily from 1pm to 9pm.

05/06/2026

A few steps from the beach. A few steps from the harbour. Right at the edge of the Medina.

One of the things our guests love most about Villa Maroc is its location. Close enough to wander through the historic streets of Essaouira, yet perfectly positioned to enjoy open views of the ocean, the city walls, and the ever-changing light over the bay.

Whether you’re heading out to explore or simply enjoying the view from our rooftop, everything feels within easy reach.

Discover Essaouira from the heart of it all.

04/06/2026

As the Medina begins to slow down, the evening moves upstairs to our restaurant.

Our Menu of the Day changes regularly, drawing inspiration from Moroccan traditions, seasonal ingredients, and the flavours of the coast. Served over several courses, dinner at Villa Maroc is designed to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace.

One of our favourite moments of the day.

Book your table through the link in bio.

03/06/2026

The heart of Villa Maroc.

Long before rooftop sunsets, breakfasts overlooking the harbour, or evenings by the fire, there is the patio: the quiet centre of the house where guests pause, read, meet, and settle into the slower rhythm of life in the Medina.

Some places define a hotel. This is ours.

29/05/2026

Tucked away beneath wooden beams and warm light, our bar is made for slow evenings.

A place to gather after a day in the Medina, for a glass of w**e, a cocktail, or simply a quiet moment before dinner.

At Villa Maroc, some of the best moments happen when nothing is planned at all.

28/05/2026

A place to settle in.

At Villa Maroc, our rooms are designed to feel lived in rather than simply stayed in. Generous spaces, curated artworks, quiet corners to read, pause, or simply take your time.

No two rooms are alike, but each is designed with the same intention: to feel like home, just a little warmer.

19/05/2026

Villa Maroc was born from a simple idea:
to share Morocco through the things that make it unforgettable.

Its craftsmanship. Its rituals. Its flavours. Its warmth.

From hand-carved details and antique pieces collected over time, to candlelit dinners inspired by Moroccan traditions and hammam rituals passed down through generations, every part of Villa Maroc was designed to offer a different window into the culture that shaped it.

No two rooms are alike because no two stories are alike. Some objects are centuries old, others crafted more recently by local artisans - but all were chosen with the same intention: to create spaces that feel soulful, intimate, and deeply connected to place.

More than a hotel, Villa Maroc has always been about designing experiences with soul - moments that feel personal, lived-in, and quietly memorable.

In the heart of Essaouira’s medina since 1990.

07/05/2026

The beauty of old houses lies in the details.

Weathered terracotta, winding roots, sun-warmed textures, quiet corners that have slowly become part of Villa Maroc’s story over the years.

16/04/2026

Tucked within the Medina, yet just moments from the sea.

Villa Maroc sits in one of Essaouira’s most peaceful corners, away from the busiest streets, while still only a short walk from the beach and harbour.

The best of both worlds, exactly where you want to be.

Address

10, Rue Abdellah Ben Yassine
Essaouira
44000

Website

http://www.villa-maroc.com/

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