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Heure Bleue Palais

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Heure Bleue Palais is the flagship hotel of Essaouira and offers a wonderfully comfortable retreat in an excellent location within the medina walls. It boasts a large heated, rooftop pool which provides a magnificent view of the old city.

This charming historic home has just 33 rooms and suites focused around a central courtyard.

Why we like Heure Bleue Palais

Enjoy the panoramic roof terrace that offers a swimming pool and a breath-taking view of the old city at sunset.

Facilities

Located just within the medina walls, Heure Bleue Palais offers 33 chicly designed suites in various styles with global influences. The Family Suite is particularly good for couples or families travelling together with two double bedrooms, living space, and two separate toilets.

A member of Relais & Chateaux, the hotel has elegant decor and facilities include a variety of lounges, a library bar and a theatre, screening classic movies every night. There is also an excellent restaurant serving authentic Morrocan cuisine and a rooftop pool which overlooks the town and the ramparts. Heure Bleue’s spa offers treatments ranging from Argan oil massages to Rasul mud-wraps and a traditional hammam. It is just 450 yards from the beach, in central Essaouira.

Activities

  • Learn how to prepare an authentic couscous dish, step by step with Chef Ahmed Handour.
  • Explore Essaouira’s beach on camelback with Tuareg guide, Rachid.
  • Take a 4×4 excursion with a Berber guide into the surrounding villages.
  • Visit the Val d’Argan winery.
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Ideally suited for

  • Romantic/Honeymoon
  • Family Gatherings

Price guide

£££££

Location

Within the old walls of Essaouira at the heart of the bay.

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Heure Bleue Palais £££££

  • Morocco
  • Boutique

Heure Bleue Palais is the flagship hotel of Essaouira and offers a wonderfully comfortable retreat in an excellent location within the medina walls. It boasts a large heated, rooftop pool which provides a magnificent view of the old city. This charming historic home has just 33 rooms and suites focused around a central courtyard.

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Riad Honey £££££

  • Morocco
  • Boutique

With just eight rooms Riad Honey has a small and intimate atmosphere. Sympathetically designed, it has been decorated with an authentic and oriental feel and the simple yet charming rooms feature traditional craft techniques and materials.

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Les Jardins de Skoura £££££

  • Morocco
  • Boutique

Les Jardins de Skoura is a charming hotel located in the heart of the Skoura palm plantation. The French owner has created a comfortable hotel in a tranquil setting with heaps of rustic charm.

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Amanjena £££££

  • Morocco
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The Amanjena is built in traditional Moroccan style with high earthen walls styled on the Menara Gardens.

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Kasbah du Toubkal £££££

  • Morocco
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Kasbah du Toubkal is a magnificent mountain retreat spectacularly situated in the heart of the High Atlas. Near the foot of Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, it is only 40 miles from Marrakech but the peace and quiet and seclusion are so complete, the city seems a million miles away. Berber run, the staff at the Kasbah delight in explaining their culture. In addition to the 17 rooms, there is a wonderful rooftop terrace, traditional hammam and a restaurant serving traditional Berber food.

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Villa des Orangers £££££

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Aside from the beautiful decor, attentive service and excellent food, this is the place to cosy up by the fire in the cooler months in Marrakech, with an excellent glass of local wine. Fabulously situated for when you can tear yourself away to explore the medina.

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