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, 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 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katherine
    Canada Canada
    The deluxe suite was beautiful - well worth the upgrade! The rooftop terrace has lots of different spaces. Breakfast was plentiful, fresh and delicious. Served on rooftop terrace, lovely. All staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Peter
    Portugal Portugal
    Great location just off the main area but in a quiet alley. Very friendly, helpful staff. Simple but adequate breakfast on the roof. Large room with traditional decor. We will definitely stay again.
  • Heidi
    Germany Germany
    Great staff, super organisation of transfer to Marrakech airport, top location, nice room.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 530 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Villa Garance
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Car hire
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Massage
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Villa Garance takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

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 room.

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

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Villa Garance accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 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

FAQs about Villa Garance

  • Villa Garance is 150 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Villa Garance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Villa Garance may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Villa Garance can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Villa Garance is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Villa Garance include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Villa Garance has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Garance

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

    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach