Hotel Villa Soleil: Relaxing (and surfing) on the Moroccan coast, Essaouira
Ohw how we love Essaouira. This delightful seaside resort lies just a three-hour drive from Marrakesh. Here too, you will find a well-known medina and fantastic, well-spiced food, but it is a tad more relaxed and virtually everything has a blue and white theme. And to truly unwind, you’ll prefer to stay at Hotel Villa Soleil. This small and charming hotel is located 20 kilometers outside the city and on a beautiful sandy beach. You can enjoy various water sports, sunbathe, visit a beach bar, enjoy nature, and explore culture in Essaouira itself. And, of course, enjoy the wellness facilities... Without them, we would hardly dare call it Morocco.
The charming Hotel Villa Soleil is designed in a traditional Moroccan style with elegant arches, wood, and mosaic details. The rooms are spacious and all feature a private terrace – perfect for relaxing with a drink at sunset or playing a game together. quality timeThere is a snack bar, breakfast in the room, wine and champagne (which is not standard in Morocco), and a coffee bar. It is the ideal place for a romantic weekend or week away, but the hotel is also incredibly nice for the kids, with family rooms, children's meals, and an indoor playground.
Back to that wellness for a moment, because the Moroccan wellness scenes makes your trip to Morocco entirely worthwhile. And Hotel Villa Soleil is happy to help you on your way with this scenesAny type of massage can simply be booked through the hotel. Add a few hours of tanning on the beach and perhaps a bite and a drink at a beach bar, and you are fully taken care of and relaxed.
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Hotel Villa Soleil is located in the small town of Sidi Kaouki, 20 kilometers from Essaouira. And you can hardly sleep closer to the beach. Okay, admittedly, maybe if you were sleeping literally on the beach in one of those beach houses… But this comfortable? No. And apart from the fact that the beach is beautiful, there is also plenty to do. Great for an active holiday and certainly nice with kids too. For instance, they or you can finally learn to surf. A small warning beforehand: it looks easier than it is (wink). Had enough of the sand between your toes? Enjoy some good food and drinks at a beach bar. Or dive into the rest of the beautiful nature – it’s great for hiking. And if you want to see more of nature without any exertion, a quad bike tour is a lot of fun to do.
Whatever you do, be sure to spend at least a day in Essaouira. It is a beautiful part of Morocco where you can go wild shopping, see lots of culture, enjoy delicious food, and also relax on the beach.
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