Unique and beautiful property near Essaouira, an authentic historical courtyard Riad with 4 bedrooms. Hammam, heated pool, fully staffed, cook. A perfect family retreat on the Moroccan coast.
Fort Ghazou de Mogador is situated 8km outside of Essaouira, in the heart of a small village at the edge of an argan tree forest. The Atlantic Ocean is very close, with its immense and deserted beaches where the wind from the ocean tempers the Moroccan sunshine.
Fort Ghazou de Mogador reminds us of an ancient fort and exhales a sense of deep harmony, power, beauty and authenticity. It is a quiet place, where time is suspended.
The heart of the house is the Riad, a large inner garden planted with palm trees and bougainvillea.
The main rooms of the Riad, all luminous and spacious, open into the central atrium encouraging reflection and inward focus. There is a large living room with fireplace and a kitchen-style dining room.
Two major sunlit suites with a big double bed, beautifully decorated with flair and authenticity. The first is designed with its own little sitting area, laden with cushions around a chimney fire for the mid season rentals. The other has its own little private study area, with a lovely stone table, for those who need to write or work.
There are two further double bedrooms in the courtyard with a shared bathroom on the garden side.
In a luxuriant garden beyond the Riad you can relax on the loungers in the shade of the palm trees around the heated swimming pool with steps. Protected from the wind and intrusive neighbours, perfect for having your breakfast or sunbathing, you can literally spend all day in this idyllic secret garden. Opposite the swimming pool there is a pool house equipped with a plasma screen, DVD player with an HDMI outlet and IPod speakers. A sort of pleasure dome, it is ideal for lunching or exercising. There is a massage table. Built in state of the art materials, our traditional Moroccan Hammam is pure delight, you can lie under its dome soaking up the hot steam conducted by a wood fire under the floor (on demand).
The Riad is surrounded by magnificent gardens of mimosa, giant cacti, jasmine, papyrus, oleanders, etc..
What else can you ask it is a dream spot, such as evening drinks whilst watching the crimson sunset over the Atlantic coast. A magical moment, when time stands still, absorbing the peace of the little village Ghazoua to the distant sounds of the goat bells in the nearby fields.
The Riad is managed by a caring caretaker, steward and concierge.
The rental fees include staff, housekeeping, cooking of local cuisine and delicious dishes according to your taste.
Everything is organised to make life sweet and mild.
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 8; 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Cards and board games
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Hammam
Books
IPod speaker system
Kitchen & Appliances, Fully equipped kitchen
Dining room
Large interior courtyard
Fireplace in living room
Roof terrace
Living room
Space heaters in each room
Outside Features:
Heated swimming pool
Terraces
Beach in ten
Lounge area in the courtyard
Pool lounge chairs
Outdoor dining areas
Children:
Extra beds available on request
Children welcome
Child care and baby sitting on request
Staff:
Fully staffed villa
Services Included in the Rental:
Heating of swimming pool
Hammam
Chef
Domestic staff
Electricity, water, gas
Bed and household linens
Breakfast
Daily cooking service
Welcome dinner upon arrival
Daily house cleaning
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject to availability
Refundable Security Deposit of 1 000 € to be paid to the agency
Baby sitting
Cost of food
Grocery shopping and delivery service
Tips for the staff
Airport transfer
Please Note:
Car recommended
Children welcome
No safety fence around the pool
Pets not allowed
Smoking is not allowed in the bedrooms
Language spoken by staff: French & Arabic
Check in: 16:00 h
Check out: 12:00 h
Location:
Ghazoua 2 km
Airport (15 Minutes by car)
Beach (12 Minutes by car)
Bus Station (15 Minutes by car)
Essaouira 9 km (15 Minutes by car)
Golf (5 KM)
Marrakech (2.5 Hours by car)
BOOKING POLICIES: Price quoted is for the week
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 60 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security deposit to 1000 € to be paid to the agency
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !