Rebali Riads

Pools, beach, spa... and a collection of 6 lovely private villas located in the village of Sidi Kaouiki, just south of Essaouira. Together they go by the name of Rebali Riads, and though each one has a different personality (see below for specific details) there’s a common denominator of comfort and relaxing ambience.

All in all a total of 18 rooms just a few steps away from stunning sandy beaches and views of both the coast and mountains. It is easy to relax and take in the mood of an unhurried way of life here, but it’s also a quick drive to the great seaside and the livelier town of Essaouira.

If you decide to stay put what you get is a selection of several swimming pools, a professionally managed hammam and spa and tennis court as well as beautiful private and shared gardens. The beach is not only beautiful, it also offers great surfing and windsurfing facilities and there’s even door-to-door camel trekking and horse riding (how many European beaches offer that, then?).

Please note: some of the villas can be rented out only as a whole, making them great for a family holiday whilst others are on a room basis. The choice is yours, so enjoy.

A quick rundown of the houses is as follows:

Dar Etoile - 2 bedrooms – Rented as a whole; Shared pool

The smallest of the Riads and great for either a honeymoon couple who want private space or a family with 1 or 2 children. The centre piece is the triple height dining area with a glass remote control sliding roof. Off from the dining area is a small kitchen and a semi-enclosed sitting room with a fireplace. There is a downstairs cloakroom and also a separate cinema room with a fireplace - this room can be converted into a second bedroom. There are steep arched stairs (may not be suitable for very young children) going to a mezzanine master bedroom and bathroom with marble bath, twin showers and basins.

Outside is a private garden and dining area and a gate leading to the pool area. External stairs lead to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with great views.

Dar Azrec - 2 bedrooms – Rented as a whole; Shared pool

A two bedroom Riad-style villa overlooking the main pool with fabulous views of the sea and surrounding mountains. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a glass remote control sliding roof. Off the dining room is a fully equipped open plan kitchen and sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with two bedrooms. The master suite has a private terrace and large en-suite bathroom with marble bath, double showers and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has a shower room with double basins. Outside there is a private garden with sun loungers and dining table and gate to the pool. Stairs then lead to the first floor terrace and the private roof terrace with amazing 360 degree panoramic views.

Dar Jeseli - 2 bedrooms – Rented as a whole; Shared pool

Jeseli overlooks the main pool and has two ensuite bedrooms. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a remote control glass sliding roof. There is a fully equipped open plan kitchen and sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with two bedrooms. The master suite has a private terrace and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, double shower and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has an ensuite shower room with double basins. Outside there is a private garden with sun loungers and dining table and then stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with amazing 360 degree panoramic views.

Dar Meveda - 3 bedrooms – Rented as a whole; Private pool - Heated, if wanted

A three bedroom Riad with beautiful private pool and large enclosed garden - A perfect family holiday villa. You enter into the arched central dining area with glass remote control sliding roof. Off the dining room is a bar area leading to a fully equipped kitchen and a large sitting room with fireplace and TV. A stairway leads up to a galleried landing with 3 bedrooms. The master suite has a four-poster bed, a private terrace with ocean views and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, shower and double basins. The other bedrooms share a bathroom with marble bath and large walk-in shower. Outside there is a private garden and terracing - a centrepiece arched swimming pool with curved seating area. The garden has sun loungers and an outside dining table and then stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with panoramic views.