PAID CONTENT FOR VILLA MAROC
Villa Maroc ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO
Villa Maroc is a family owned and managed hotel, which opened its doors in 1990. The hotel was the first in Morocco to be created within a riad, inspiring countless others over the years to do the same. The four 18th-century houses have created a small haven of 21 rooms, a short walk away from the bay, and the UNESCO world heritage sites of the Mogador Harbour and the old Portuguese Sqala. Villa Maroc was featured in Time magazine’s ‘A
1000 places to see before you die’, and the skilled team behind the hotel strive to make guests feel at home while they discover the beauty of Moroccan arts and craftsmanship. Located in the small coastal town of Essaouira,
Villa Maroc has everything to offer to those seeking a relaxed getaway far from the hustle and bustle of busier destinations across the country. The Oriental Spa is the perfect place to unwind after spending a day touring the markets and souks of the Old Medina, especially if it’s followed by a fireside dinner in one of the many salons scattered throughout the property. The
first floor of the hotel is transformed at nightfall into a beautiful candlelit restaurant showcasing the best of Moroccan cuisine. The philosophy behind the restaurant is to share dishes not often found on traditional restaurants’ menus but rather in the homes of Moroccan families, or around festive events, such as Eid, weddings and other big celebrations. The team of chefs peruses the markets of Essaouira every morning for fresh, seasonal and local ingredients to create a menu that changes every day. The importance of using the best ingredients
has led the owners of Villa Maroc to create their own farm, the Domaine Villa Maroc, home to the olive grove that produces its multiple award-winning olive oil, Argan trees and an organic vegetable garden. All the produce supplies the kitchen at Villa Maroc as well as the Oriental Spa, where the garden’s organic argan oil is used for all treatments. Visiting the Domaine is a must, especially if you’re there between mid-October and early December: the olive harvesting season.
Don’t miss Take a cooking class that includes a tour of the market and an introduction to Moroccan spices
40 Need to know
KEY FACILITIES • Restaurant • Bar • Spa • Boutique
KEY ACTIVITIES • Guided medina tours • Watersports • Camel ride • Golf
KEY TREATMENTS: • Oriental Delight Hammam
Get in touch
villa-maroc.com
T: +212 (0) 524 47 61 47 E:
hotel@villa-maroc.com
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