Villa De L'Ô
Luxury riad in Essaouira
Villa De L'Ô :
Sheltered by the Medina walls, Villa de l’Ô is located at a few meters from the beach, the souks, and at the doors of the Essaouira golf court.
This charming guesthouse enjoys the use of an unobstructed view on the Essaouira bay, the port and Mogador Island.
XVIIIth century Riad, Villa de l’Ô was entirely renovated in 2008 preserving the period construction. The architectural spirit of Villa de l’Ô is given by the subtle alchemy between stone, sculpted wood, and the quivering of the beautifully made fabrics.Refined, the modern decoration of the house combines the oriental and colonial spirits, without forgetting the most modern facilities and technologies.
12 rooms and suites combine comfort, luxe and intimacy. Each one is a unique place, a perfect interface between Orient trends and Occident lusts. Some overlook the Essaouira bay with a majestic view on Mogador Island, the other ones plunge you into more intimist atmospheres inviting in romanticism and travel.
“L’Ôasis” is our central patio where our guests meet to have a drink or relax a while in a blessing of light, vegetation and water. Harmoniously distributed around the patio, various atmospheres decline through our two lounges “l’Ôracle” and “l’Ôbène”. Relax in a deep sofa, around a chimney fire for reading books or having a chess game.
Our Spa, “l’Ôsmose”, is a wellness and a sensual discovery invitation. Alone or accompanied, stop the course of time for a session of hammam and oriental treatments. Oriental music and aromatic oils, let Sanda’s professional hands take you away the time of a world massage. Relaxing session on “LÔxygène”, our terrace, on a deckchair at the edge of the Jacuzzi or with a glass at the sunset.
Beyond the elegance and the sensual delight of places, welcome and service are the watchwords of your guesthouse Villa de l’Ô. Céline Collière and her team will guide you in a warm and convivial atmosphere to organize your culinary, cultural and sport activities, so that your stay in Essaouira will be unforgettable.
In 2008 the municipality of Essaouira had vote a new taxes called Taxes of stay. Villa de l’Ô is classify on 1st category so the taxes of stay is 3 euros per night and per person and the taxes of touristic promotion is 1 euro per night and per person.
From now, Villa de l’Ô will charge the client 4 euros per night and per person.
| Rooms of the riad (please use the 'find & book' form just above on the right in order to search for availabilities) | |||
| L Ôbe | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| Inspired by the Golf, the atmosphere is of wood and Scottish fabric, and of beige creme tadelakt. The washbasin and shower sit on variations of chocolate, gold and beige. The whole room is bathed in subdued lighting scattered by furniture of natural leather, wood and brass. Orientation : medina; Bedding : lit 160; Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Ôxalis | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| In a spirit of voyage, tents and trunks welcome you in the natural tones of a traditional tadelakt. The suit-case washbasin of wood and brass, and the bath tub inlaid in wood will set a course for adventure. Orientation : medina; Bedding : lit 180; Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Ôccident | 2 people | 2 single bed(s) |
from $163 to $195 / night |
| Safari atmosphere composed of skins in tones of red, black and white, framed with wood, in contrast with a natural tadelakt. White porcelain shower and washbasin shine together in the subdued lighting. Safari atmosphere composed of skins in tones of red, black and white, framed with wood, in contrast with a natural tadelakt. White porcelain shower and washbasin shine together in the subdued lighting. Safari atmosphere composed of skins in tones of red, black and white, framed with wood, in contrast with a natural tadelakt. White porcelain shower and washbasin shine together in the subdued lighting. Orientation : patio; Bedding : two 90 beds; Area : 30 m2. | |||
| L Ôdyssée | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| This rate is for 2 people. Please contact us if you are 3 or 4 people. Rich fabrics and English furniture give the colonial atmosphere of this prestigious suite. The bathroom, flooded in light at the base of the ancient city walls, offers you a bath tub and double washbasin. Orientation : medina walls; Bedding : 180 bed + two 90 beds; Area : 50 m2. | |||
| L Ôrizon | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| Brass lighting and finely sculpted furniture will make you enjoy the marvels of Moroccan craftsmanship. The copper tub, open to the room is set off on a pedestal, for an atmosphere in tune with your welcoming country. Orientation : medina walls; Bedding : 180 bed; Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Ôrient | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $163 to $195 / night |
| This rate is for 2 people. Please contact us if you are 3 or 4 people. The delicately muffled suite glitters of colored glass drops and is draped in warm tints of velvet, varying from prune to old pink. Embellished by a Moroccan living room, the traditional architecture appears in a layout of patinated woods, enhanced by the natural tones of tadelakt and zelliges. Orientation : patio; Bedding : one 160 bed + two 80 beds; Area : 50 m2. | |||
| L Ôpale | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| Leather weavings on an oakwood frame welcome you in a modern translation of the colonial style. Wooden mats enhanced by light floral arabesques guide you to a vast shower set between two finely sculpted blinds. Comfortable leather armchairs for your readings in this atmosphere which evokes Jules Verne. Orientation : medina; Bedding : 160 bed;Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Ônyx | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $231 to $277 / night |
| Raw woods, traditional weavings, decorations on the bare ground, this room sets you in the berbère world. You can relax by the fireplace, comfortably lying on thick cushions, or enjoy the bathroom, polished to the smallest detail at the image of the brass taps. Orientation : medina; Bedding : one 180 bed and two 80 beds; Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Ôr | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $163 to $195 / night |
| Voyage inspiration for this room and its trunk shaped dressing gawn, modular furniture, leather fabrics and various shades of turquoise. The tadelakt is discretely set with wood to display books and other inspirational objects. Orientation : patio; Bedding : 160 bed; Area : 30 m2. | |||
| L Ôpium | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $299 to $359 / night |
| Touches of red and black, stainless steel lightings blend in the simplicity of a natural tadelakt for this spacious rococo styled room. The bathroom offers a bath tub with a view on Essaouira bay, and an Italian styled shower. Orientation : seaview; Bedding : 180 bed; Area : 50 m2. | |||
| L Ôctane | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $299 to $359 / night |
| Chic safari styled to the smallest detail, ochre and natural tadelakt, leather furniture for this room with a view on Essaouira bay. The Porcelain washbasin and bathtub are housed in wood for a contrasting atmosphere between antique and modern. Orientation : sea view; Bedding : 180 bed; Area : 40 m2. | |||
| L Avel mÔr | 2 people | 1 double bed(s) |
from $299 to $359 / night |
| Exceptional location for this room on the edge of the sea-view terrace. The atmosphere is that of the opens seas with materials inspired by a boat’s cabin. A semi-private terrace accompanies this unique space. The bathroom is a lattice of mahogany and iroko wood for a warm comfort. Orientation : sea view with private terrace; Bedding : 160 bed; Area : 35 m2. | |||
| Villa de L Ô | 28 people | 10 double bed(s) 4 single bed(s) |
from $3,305 to $3,966 / night |
| 12 exceptional rooms and suites combine comfort, luxury and privacy. Each one is a unique place, perfect interface between oriental tendencies and Occidental luxury. Some of them dominate the Essaouira Bay, with a majestic view on the island of Mogador, while others offer you a more intimate setting, inviting you to Romantism and traveling. | |||
| Languages Spoken : | |||||
| • English | • Spanish | • French | |||
| Forms of Payment : | |||||
| • Mastercard | • Visa | • Cash | |||
| Property Services : | |||||
| • Bellman | • Bar | • Dry Cleaning | • Safe | • Childcare | • Car Rental |
| • Open 24/7 | • Private Dining Room | • Crib Available | • Wifi | • Fan | |
| Spa & Wellness : | |||||
| • Hammam | • Jacuzzi | • Massages | • Terrace / Solarium | ||
| Equipments : | |||||
| • Satellite TV | • TV | • Library | • Boardgame | ||
| Nearby Activities : | |||||
| • Horseback Riding | • Excursions | • Tennis | • Tours | ||
| Seaside activities : | |||||
| • Windsurfing / Kitesurfing | • Surf | ||||
| Breakfast : | |||||
| • Moroccan Style | • Continental | • Served in room | • English breakfast | ||
- Airport transfer : 15.00 €
- Breakfast : included
- Massage : 50.00 €
- Hammam : 40.00 €
- Lunch : 15.00 €
- Rollaway bed / day : 20.00 €
- Baby sitting : 20.00 €
Moroccan riads ‘guesthouses’ have to collect 2 taxes upon their guests:
- Tourism Promotion Tax (TPT): the amount of the tax depends on the riad category, 1.00 dirhams per people per night for Villa De L'Ô. That tax is collected by the riads and integrally put back into Morocco National Tourist Office.
- City Tax (from January 2008): like the hotels and restaurants, ‘guesthouses’ must now collect the City tax. The amount of the City tax is 30.00 dirhams per people (older than 12 y-o) and per night for Villa De L'Ô.
Reservation and cancellation policies of the riad
In the event of a reservation cancellation, the "Villa de l'Ô" will apply the following cancellation policy and will charge any applicable fees to the client credit card used during the reservation process :
-Cancellations received 21-30 days before the confirmed arrival date are subject to a cancellation fee of 30% of total projected room costs.
-Cancellations received 11-20 days before the confirmed arrival date are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of total projected room costs.
-Cancellations received 0-10 days before the confirmed arrival date are subject to a cancellation fee of 100% of total projected room costs.
Cancellation fees will be charged to the credit card supplied during the reservation process.



























