Villa de l'OMorocco, Essaouira

Hidden away behind the walls of the old Medina, Villa de l'Ô is ideally located just minutes from the sandy beach, the port and the entrance to the Medina, with its colorful souks. Essaouria's 18 holes golf course is just a 10 minute's drive away.

Dating from the 18th century, this delightful riad has twelve individually designed bedrooms and suites, and has been completely renovated throughout, whilst preserving its original character and architectural features. Offering all modern comforts and facilities, great attention to detail and attentive service, Villa de l'O is the perfect place for couples and families looking for a tranquil and luxurious retreat in this charming seaside town.

LÔxygène is our magnificent panoramic roof terrace, offering breathtaking views accross the bay of Essaouira and over the Medina ramparts. This is the perfect place to relax in and soak up the views. Alternatively, you can enjoy the views and a leisurely breakfast or intimate dinner in our charming rooftop restaurant.

The Ôbène and Oracle are our two elegant and cosy lounges; one decorated in Safari style, the other in French Baroque, and with a beautiful fire-place; both are perfect for guests wanting to check their emails (PC with free internet connection available), or to just read and relax on cooler evenings. The Ôasis, our colonnaded inner courtyard, is where guests can meet for a drink or to relax a while, in a pleasant environment of light, water and greenery.

Relaxation and Well-being: Osmosis - our Spa and Hammam: After a day out walking around the souks of the Medina and along the beach, what better than a visit to our Spa. We offer a wide range of Oriental massages and treatments to ensure your total relaxation and well-being... try a traditional Hammam with exfoliation, a full clay body wrap with rosewater, or perhaps a relaxing massage with pure argan oil...

Restaurant: Light meals, combining Moroccan cuisine and other International dishes, are served either in the central courtyard, or in our rooftop restaurant and terrace, offering spectacular views over the Medina and the bay of Essaouira.

Accommodation:Villa de l'Ô has twelve elegantly furnished bedrooms, including three luxurious suites with sea views, six bedrooms with either a view over the Medina or the ramparts, and three further bedrooms with a more intimate setting, opening onto the inner courtyard. Two of our rooms have a mezzanine floor with two additional single beds, making them ideal for families (' L’Ôrient' - a Prestige room, and 'L’Ôdyssée' - one of the suites).