With bucketloads of Moroccan characters and an endless list of treats, Villa Ait Chouer is truly magnificent. It boasts five sensational bedroom suites, gorgeous living spaces, a cinema room, a massage room, a private pool, beautiful gardens and spectacular terraces. Sitting just outside the bright and breezy, laid-back seaside resort of Essaouira, the villa invites relaxation and rejuvenation. It is a great spot to spend a magical time with your family or favourite friends.
Villa Ait Chouer is very spacious, with 700 sqm of bright and beautiful space full of exquisite furnishings and characterful Moroccan styling. The ceilings are incredible with impressive detailing, and the large octagonal hall with its glass dome is an outstanding feature. The warm stone exterior blends beautifully with the greenery of the garden that surrounds the villa. The design is perfect for large groups of guests with multiple entertainment spaces, inside and out. As you wander through the living spaces, you will discover eye-catching stone columns, wonderful oak flooring, walls coated with traditional tadelakt adorned with stone inserts and fabulous giant contemporary artworks. The living room enjoys a magnificent fireplace, a bar area, sumptuous leather sofas and a fabulous colour scheme. The kitchen, the domain of your villa chef, is brilliantly well-equipped with top-notch appliances. The spacious dining room sits under a very attractive Art Deco canopy. The cinema room is an amazing space in bright red with a fantastic film collection and a giant screen. There is also an excellent gym and a massage room.
Villa Ait Chouer boasts five exceptional bedroom suites, one on the ground floor, three on the first floor and the final room on the pool level. The ground floor room is exquisitely decorated and offers a lavish kingsize bed, a living area, an office area, a television and an ensuite bathroom. The three bedrooms on the first floor enjoy twin beds which can be set up as kingsize beds on request. They all enjoy televisions and ensuite bathrooms that invite long, lazy lie-ins. The final room enjoys four single beds, which can be set up as two king-size beds. It is a brilliant family room with an ensuite and a living area. You will love the intricate ceilings, the beautiful shutters and doors and the lavish soft furnishings in these wonderful havens where you will enjoy the sleep of kings.
As much as the interiors are imaginative, colourful and opulent, the outdoor spaces are truly spectacular. You will find a large swimming pool with a lower pool and waterfall, which is surrounded by luxury loungers, several alfresco dining areas, lounge areas and a huge canopied terrace. The gardens are over one hectare in size, sprinkled with towering palms, lush lawns, laurels, ancient olives and other wonderful mature shrubs and trees. There is a table tennis table and table football for some competitive fun and a superb Caidal tent which allows you to dive into an authentic Moroccan atmosphere. A petanque strip sits under the shade of a large eucalyptus tree, a lovely spot before you take supper in your choice of dreamy spot. If you decide to head to the beach, you can enjoy a private tent for a picnic with meals and non-alcoholic drinks included, organised by the villa staff.
Features:
Lower Ground Floor
- Cinema room with comfortable seating, projector screen and access to the terrace
- Well equipped fitness and massage room
Ground Floor
- Large living room with various seating areas, TV and access to the terrace
- Formal dining area for 12 people and access to the pool area
- Professional kitchen for staff use (guests are not allowed)
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 × 200 cm), access to the garden, living and office area, TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Open area with various chairs, tables and library
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 × 200 cm), office area, TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 × 200 cm), TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 × 200 cm), TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
Annexe
- Bedroom with with four single beds (90 × 200 cm), living area, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Bar and chill out area
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Petanque area
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Cot and high chair
- Toiletries
- Ping pong table
- Table tennis
Location:
Villa Ait Chouer enjoys a peaceful location close to the beach resort of Essaouira. Visitors to Essaouira enjoy stunning beaches, thrilling watersports, delicious fresh seafood and a buzzing Medina. The town is very much a working port and fishing town as well as a beautiful tourist hub. It is known for its coastal wind, beautifully named the Alizee, giving the town the name of the ‘Wind City of Africa’.
You will enjoy a relaxed shopping experience in the Medina of Essaouira. There are five main gates and a laid-back, car-free pedestrian area sprinkled with souks that you can explore at your own pace. You will discover palm-lined avenues lined with art galleries and boutiques. You will enjoy the gorgeous white and blue facades and the striking ramparts. Dating from the late 18th century and added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001, it is a lovely place to stroll. It was famously used in the opening scene of Orson Wells’ 1951 films Othello and Game of Thrones. The Medina is surrounded by dramatic, wave-lashed ramparts which offer spectacular sunset views. The Slala de la Ville 18th-century ramparts protect the Medina and its row of nineteen bronze cannons from the crashing waves and seafaring marauders.
Essaouira’s busy port is filled with colourful fishing boats. There is a large fish auction in the market hall by the port gates every Saturday, plus you can watch the daily catch being sold every afternoon to the restaurants around the harbour. You will see the sea-blue wooden boats arriving and departing and nets being repaired.
The beaches are great fun for windsurfing and kite surfing though the water is pretty cold. The beach runs for approximately six miles and is popular for walking, football and other sports. Swimming is best in the town stretch as Safi Beach to the north has a strong current. Camel owners are founds on the sands to the south. You can head south across the Ksob River to see the ruins of the Borj El Berod, an old fortress and pavilion at low tide. From here, you can walk inland to the village of Diabat or continue to the sand dunes of Cap Sim.
The Gnaoua World Music Festival is held in June for three days. It is Essaouira’s biggest annual event. The Gnaoua people are descendants of slaves that originated from Black Africa and established brotherhoods throughout Morocco. They are made up of master musicians, metal castanet players, clairvoyants, mediums and their followers. The festival showcases their talents with music and mysticism.
Terms & Conditions:
Arrival time
3 pm
Departure time
12 pm
Pool heating charge
For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge starting from €50 per day (to be paid locally on arrival). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
Minimum stay
7 nights. All other durations on request.
Tax
Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival (the correct total per person per night will be sent to you after booking confirmation).
