Riad Rebali, Essaouira

rooms

Dar Etoile
The smallest of the Rebali riads is the perfect for a honeymoon couple who want privacy or for a family with 1 or 2 children. The centrepiece is the triple height dining area with a glass remote control sliding roof. Off the dining area is a small kitchen and a semi-enclosed sitting room with a fireplace. There is a downstairs cloakroom and also a separate cinema room with a fireplace – this room can be converted into a second bedroom with full-sized double or twin beds. There are steep arched stairs (may not be suitable for very young children) going to a mezzanine master bedroom and bathroom with marble bath, twin showers and basins. Outside is a private garden with dining area and a gate leading to the communal pool. External stairs lead to the first floor terrace and upwards to the private roof terrace, with its wonderful views.

Dar Azreq
A two bedroom riad-style villa overlooking the main pool with fabulous views of the sea and surrounding mountains. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a glass remote control sliding roof. Off the dining room is a fully equipped open plan kitchen and sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with two bedrooms.

The master suite has a private terrace and large en-suite bathroom with marble bath, double showers and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has a shower room with double basins. Outside there is a private garden with sun loungers and dining table and gate to the communal pool. Stairs then lead to the first floor terrace and the private roof terrace with amazing 360 degree panoramic views.

Dar Jeseli
Jeseli overlooks the main pool and has two en-suite bedrooms. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a remote control glass sliding roof. There is a fully equipped open plan kitchen and sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with two bedrooms.

The master suite has a private terrace and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, double shower and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has an ensuite shower room with double basins. Outside there is a private garden with sun loungers and dining table and then stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with amazing 360 degree panoramic views.

Dar Mevada
A three bedroom riad with beautiful private pool and large enclosed garden – the perfect family holiday villa. You enter into the arched central dining area with glass remote control sliding roof. Off the dining room is a bar area leading to a fully equipped kitchen and a large sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with 3 bedrooms. The master suite has a four-poster bed, a private terrace with ocean views and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, shower and double basins. The other bedrooms share a bathroom with marble bath and large walk-in shower. Outside there is a private garden and terracing featuring a centrepiece arched swimming pool with curved seating area. Heating is available for the pool. The garden has sun loungers and an outside dining table and then stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with panoramic views.

Riad Sila
You can stay in one of the three suites in Riad Sila or book the whole house,  which sleeps up to 8 people. The riad is designed around a vast open plan sitting and dining room under a triple height void with a remote-control glass sliding roof at one end. On the ground floor is also a ‘cinema snug’ with fireplace and TV that can be converted into a 4th bedroom with access to the downstairs shower room. Outside there is a south facing garden with a 9m long pool (can be heated if required). As well as the pool there are planted and terraced areas with sun loungers and then stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the roof terrace with great views and seating areas. There are three en-suite bedrooms with marble baths, twin basins and walk-in showers off the galleried landing. All the bedrooms have private terraces and the master suite has a four-poster bed and open plan bath giving views over the gardens and mountains.

Pistachio Room & Rose Room- Riad Sila
The Pistachio Room and Rose Room can be a double or twin and can even accommodate a bed for a 3rd person. They each have a balcony overlooking the countryside with the sea beyond. The bathrooms have a marble-topped bath, double sinks and walk-in shower.

Cocoa Suite – Riad Sila
For many this is the favourite suite in Rebali. It has a large four-poster bed and an open plan bathroom with marble-topped bath, walk-in shower, double sinks and a separate toilet. French windows open onto a small balcony overlooking the pool and garden with the sea beyond.

Riad Valmar
The largest of the Rebali Riads, it is built around three inter-connecting courtyards and has four suites as well as a cinema room which can be made into an extra bedroom if the riad is booked exclusively. You enter into the galleried triple height dining area separated from the kitchen at one end by a 360 degree fireplace. The dining area has a remote control glass sliding roof. From the dining room an arched passage (with cloak/shower room) leads into a courtyard with fruit trees, bistro tables and an ornamental fountain. On the other side of this courtyard is the main sitting room with TV and fireplace and also the cinema snug which can be converted into a double or twin bedroom. The courtyard also has large double doors that lead to a covered loggia which runs the length of the dining room and opens on to the pool courtyard.

The large swimming pool is enclosed on three sides to act as a sun trap with an outside dining and sun bathing terrace alongside one edge. The private gardens can be accessed from the pool courtyard or the sitting room and have another sunbathing terrace with loungers and a gate to the hammam and communal gardens. Also from the pool terrace are stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the roof terrace with great views and seating areas. The 4 suites are on the first floor and all have private terrace access and en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and double basins. There are two master suites with four-poster beds, marble-topped baths and double showers. Two of the suites can be connected to make a family apartment with private access and large terrace.

Sienna Suite – Riad Valmar
Stylish suite with four-poster bed and a large balcony overlooking the gardens with the sea beyond. Luxury bathroom with marble topped bath, double showers and double basins. Can link to the Vista Room to create a private apartment for 4 or 5 people.

Mint Suite – Riad Valmar
Large suite with four-poster bed and two private balconies, one overlooking the courtyard and another with views of the countryside and the sea beyond. Large bathroom with marble bath, double shower and double basin. Can also take an extra bed for a 3rd person.

Vista Room – Riad Valmar
Large room that can be double, twin or triple. Opens on to a fabulous Balcony overlooking the gardens, hammam and the sea beyond. Tadelakt bathroom with walk in shower and double basins. This room can link to the Sienna Suite to make a family apartment.

Noisette Room – Riad Valmar
The Noisette room can be made up with a 6 foot wide (1.8m) double bed or 2 full-sized single beds. It has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and twin basin. There are south-facing French windows which open onto a terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.

facilities & activities

Three riads share a large pool, whilst the other three have their own private pools. In addition, there is a lovely clay tennis court (rackets and balls provided), table tennis, hammam and spa. Camel rides can be arranged (the camels come to you!) as well as surf lessons, quad biking and taxis into the lovely coastal town of Essaouira.

dining

Food is a an important part of any visit to Morocco and at Rebali you have the services of a full time chef, specialising in traditional Moroccan dishes,  including of course the famous tagines, salads and cous-cous as well as delicious fresh local fish.  Your only difficulty will be deciding where to eat: in the atrium dining rooms, on the patio or even by the pool – the choice is yours. European tastes are catered for, and the staff are particularly helpful in providing children’s food or, for those who prefer to self-cater, there is a fully equipped kitchen. All rates include a simple breakfast and you can decide on a day-to-day basis whether to take other meals. Alternatively there are half a dozen cafes and restaurants within a short walk and many more fabulous places to eat in Essaouira. Rebali are also able to arrange visits to the local village for lunch and this is a great way to experience Berber hospitality and maybe combine with a demonstration of how to make Argan oil.

location

Situated in the quiet village of Sidi Kaouki on the Atlantic coast just a few steps from miles of gorgeous sandy beaches and with stunning views over the coast and mountains.