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Riad |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Ancient Medina in Essaouira

£50–£80 / night
£350–£560 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, pets welcome

About the home

The perfect base for a relaxing Moroccan holiday. Riad Caro is situated in a prime area within the ancient Medina. Just seconds to the bustling souks and local colour and culture.

5 minute walk to the beach and all its amenities.The town offers the perfect combination of Moroccan culture and a very chilled 'beachy' vibe. Spend your holiday shopping in the local bazaar, eating delicious Moroccan tagines, and Essaouiras legendary seafood.

Fill your days with surfing or horse riding along the 7km long beach. Retreat back to the luxurious calm of Riad Caro or enjoy the friendly scene of Essaouira's gentle night-life.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The riad is set up around a traditional central courtyard. The ground floor living room is semi-open-plan. Leading off the courtyard is a kitchen a large sitting room and a smaller sitting room or library.

There is a dining area in the courtyard both at a table and Moroccan style lounging area. There is also a shower room on this floor.

The 1st floor bedroom suite has a four poster bed and is decorated in a romantic Moroccan style. The second floor bedroom suite has an African feel and a shower room. The 3rd floor suite is light and airy and also has a lovely shower room.

On the roof is a secluded split level terrace - perfect for sunbathing, barbecues and evening drinks. The house is looked after by a guardian who will provide whatever level of service you want - or will leave you to your own devices.

Further details outdoors:
The split level balcony has a barbecue, sunbathing area and offers gorgeous views of the town.

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relax in deep Moroccan cushions

 

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sunset camel rides on the beach - not to be missed!

 

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more seating in the sun drenched covered courtyard

 

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bedroom 2 - decorated with antique African textiles.

The Marrakech / Essaouira / Essaouira Region region

Essaouira is a picturesque Moroccan fishing village. It is steeped in history and culture. Situated as it is on a stunning 7km long beach it is a destination for surfers and watersports enthusiasts. It offers great shopping, restaurants and opportunities for just soaking up the atmosphere. The climate is great all year round.

The summer months are relieved by a good Atlantic breeze, whilst the summer sun is very reliable but you will need a sweater for evenings. There are facilities for horse riding, camel safaris and quad biking adventures.

The Essaouira / Ancient Medina area

There is plenty to do in the local area. Within the Medina are workshops and artisans all worth visiting. Like the rest of Morocco there is great shopping in the local souk. There are great cafes and restaurants to enjoy.

The local fleet of fishing boats returns every evening and it is great to go down and meet the boats and enjoy freshly barbecued fish on the dock.

Outside the Medina is the enormous beach and all the activities can be enjoyed there. Kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing etc. It is also possible to hire bikes to explore the area. Horse riding and camel trecks as well as quad biking are available. It is possible to visit local argan farms and local co-operatives.

How to get there

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Easyjet and Atlas Blue offer the most convenient flights from the UK.

Fly either to Marrakech or Agadir. I recommend taking a taxi (2-2.5hrs) to Essaouira unless you are used to driving on Moroccan roads.

Activities near Essaouira

Reviews

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16 Feb 2012

“little bit of luxury in the medina!” The riad is really beautifully furnished and a fabulous home from home with our six month old baby. Caroline had organised a cot for us and both Said & Naima cooed over our baby and made us all feel very welcome. Naima was fabulous at breakfast - after cooking delicious food for us and preparing orange juice, tea & coffee, she whisked Ava off so we could eat in peace! A real treat!! The riad is right in the heart of the medina which was a little noisy at times (to be expected as it was a holiday time in Essaouira) and had a great sun terrace on the roof. Would definitely recommend the riad - very good value!

03 Jan 2012

“I can't wait to go back!” Riad Caro is a wonderful, welcoming (and far more stylish than my) home from home in the centre of bustling Essaouira old town. The luxury of having a bed and bathroom on every floor and the highest roof terrace in town was met only by the luxury of having fresh orange juice, roses, pastries and mint tea delivered to us every morning by the completely wonderful Said who is on hand to arrange airport pick-ups, show you around town and draw extremely detailed maps. Riad Caro is a beautifully made and maintained oasis of calm and a must-visit destination in Morocco.

01 Aug 2011

“Perfect! Great value for a luxurious appartment!” The Riad was ideal for our party of 5. The location is perfectly set amongst the souks and a short walk away from the beach. The only drawback in terms of location is the walk from the gate where the car drops you off to the actual Riad. Though there are many luggage carriers available at the gate ready to transport your luggage for a small fee making the walk a lot more comfortable. The ground floor is spacious with a living room, dining area, kitchen, and an extra bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen has everything you need to be able to make a meal. Most of our time in the Riad was spent relaxing in the back room which was decked out with comfortable cushions and beautiful lanterns. The riad was roomy with each bedroom and bathroom being on separate floors. The stairs led to the roof top which has space for sun bathing and views of the surrounding areas. The Riad has no air con so can at times become stuffy however the rooms on the ground floor were cool. We found the front door to be tricky to open however towards the end of our stay we got the hang of it. Said was really helpful and made are stay much more comfortable. He escorted us to the Riad and gave us a map of Essaouira and recommended several activities and restaurants. He arranged camel riding on the beach, body massages within the Riad and a traditional home cooked Tagine. Said was more than happy to help and only a phone call away. He arranged our transfers from Essaouira to Marrakesh and arranged for fresh made cookies and mint tea to be made on the morning of our first day in Essaouira. Said made our stay much more enjoyable and it was always reassuring to know someone was there to offer help!

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21 Jul 2011

“This break can be what ever you want , just relaxing or doing as many activities as you can. You hav” The owner of this rental was very helpful, as was the house manager Said. Nothing was too much trouble. In fact he went out of his way to make our holiday as enjoyable as possible. This is the... more

11 Jul 2011

“Excellent value, great location, great place!” I stayed here with my family in August 2010. The description,location and layout of the property was exactly as described. The owner was extremely helpful through out the transaction, and her staff in Essaouria were very helpful, polite and respectful. We were helped to the property on arrival at Essaouria which made it easier as Essaouria is a bit of a maze! There is secure parking for 30DH a day. The property was very clean, and well maintained for the price paid. It is situated in an authentic moroccan street (derb) with cobblestones, very atmospheric. The property is not that far from the sea, and the markets and stalls surrounding the property were very interesting. We ate in mostly, as it was ramadan, no shortage of fresh produce in and around the location. There are various restaurants in the location, so you will definately not suffer on the food front. I would suggest that if you are used to TV/radio/internet access (there is none!, although there is an Ipod docking station!) this is not the property for you, but if you are looking for an authentic moroccan home experience rented off someone who really helps you, this is definately a good place to stay. The house is comfortably decorated throughout, with beautiful moroccan furniture, ornaments and amazing photographs of old morocco which were fascinating. I would definately recommend and stay again hopefully. If you are a seasoned travellor this would be an excellent property choice. Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
summer	1 Jun 10	1 Oct 10	490£ 490	70£ 70	70£ 70	Flexible
winter	1 Oct 10	1 Jun 11	350£ 350	50£ 50	50£ 50	Flexible
summer	1 Jun 11	30 Sep 11	490£ 490	70£ 70	70£ 70	Flexible
winter	2 Nov 11	1 Jun 12	420£ 420	60£ 60	60£ 60	Flexible
summer	1 Jun 12	1 Oct 12	560£ 560	80£ 80	80£ 80	Flexible
winter	1 Oct 12	1 Jun 13	350£ 350	50£ 50	50£ 50	Flexible
summer	1 Jun 13	1 Oct 13	560£ 560	80£ 80	80£ 80	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Breakfast and daily maid service are included in the price.

Dinner and babysitting can be organised for a small fee.

Taxi to/ from the airport can be organised by separate arrangement - 600dhm from Marrakech to Essaouira

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