Villa Afrate
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Overview
The beautiful Villa Afrate is a capsule of contemporary cool and stunning art. It is almost like staying in a trendy art gallery with every imaginative, colourful piece enticing your gaze. The result is a fabulous holiday home sprinkled with vibrant colour splashes as well as absolutely gorgeous contemporary furniture. The villa comes with four very spacious bedrooms, a fabulous open-plan living space and delightful landscaped gardens, a superb terrace and a pool. The villa sits in a fabulous position just six minutes from the centre and sandy beaches of Essaouira. The villa is perfect for either group of friends or a family.
Villa Afrate has been designed to work in unison with the concept of indoor, outdoor living. Its wonderful views of the garden greenery and the pool are maximised by the walls of glass. This is a single-storey property with most of the rooms opening directly to the terrace and garden. Its dreamy living and sleeping spaces are bathed in natural light. The open-plan living room has been brilliantly designed and is superbly comfortable. A feature open fireplace sits at one end of the room, surrounded by lavish sofas, accent chairs and a fab lounger, as well as a very large, wall-mounted television. With exposed, honey-coloured stone walls, the natural colour palette is calming and inviting. In the middle section of the room, there is a wonderful dining table and trendy white chairs. The fully equipped, sleek and stylish American kitchen sits at the end with a fabulous breakfast bar made of stone. Unlike most villas in Essaouira, Villa Afrate does not automatically come with a cook though there are other staff to ensure that the villa and its gardens and pool are immaculate. You are therefore welcome to cater for yourselves, or you can request the services of a cook for an extra fee. The cook will then prepare delicious meals for you and, on request, do your shopping. The choice is yours!
Villa Afrate boasts four incredible bedrooms. Like the living spaces, they are full of gorgeous art and imagination. They all offer direct access to the terrace and garden and sumptuous kingsize beds adorned with luxury linens and beautiful soft furnishings. The first room enjoys an ensuite bathroom with a bath and his and hers sinks. It also has a living area and a television. The second has an ensuite shower room and a living area. The third is gorgeous too, with a shower room, and the last is particularly popular with little ones with its cute, colourful animal accessories.
The villa’s landscaped garden is brimming with beautiful plants, colourful pots, fragrant climbers, palms, cacti and tall trees that ensure complete privacy. The pool is absolutely lovely and a good size at 10m x 6m. It is surrounded by loungers and gorgeous alfresco lounge and dining areas. It is just heavenly and will make you forget all the stresses and strains of everyday life and relax with your loved ones.
What you should know…
- The villa rental includes pool and gardening maintenance every day but Sundays, daily housekeeping and final housekeeping, pool and beach towels and pool heating. If you would like a cook you can request this for a very reasonable fee and she will prepare and serve dinner or half board. She can shop with you or on her own and just charge for the taxi. You will pay for the groceries
- The villa is all on one level, ideal for any guests with mobility issues
- Tips at the end of your stay are very much appreciated by the staff
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace, TV and access to a terrace
- Open plan dining area for 8 people and access to a terrace
- Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and access to a terrace
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together (90 x 200 cm), air conditioning, living area, TV, access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together (90 x 200 cm), living area, access to a terrace and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together (90 x 200 cm), access to a terrace and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds pushed together (90 x 200 cm), access to a terrace and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool (10 x 6 m; depth 1.50 - 2 m)
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Music speaker
- Cot (extra cost, please enquire)
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa AfrateThe wonderful Villa Afrate enjoys a wonderful setting just minutes from the lively, popular Moroccan seaside resort of Essaouira. Essaouira boasts stunning beaches, thrilling watersports, delicious fresh seafood, camels and a buzzing Medina. The town is very much a working port and fishing town as well as a beautiful tourist hub. It is known for its coastal wind, beautifully named the Alizee, giving the town the name of the ‘Wind City of Africa’.
Compared to the frenzied Medina of Marrakech, you will enjoy a relaxed shopping experience in the Medina of Essaouira. There are five main gates and a laid-back, car-free pedestrian area sprinkled with souks that you can explore at your own pace. You will discover palm-lined avenues lined with art galleries and boutiques. You will enjoy the gorgeous white and blue facades and the striking ramparts. Dating from the late 18th century and added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001, it is a lovely place to stroll. It was famously used in the opening scene of Orson Wells’ 1951 film Othello and Game of Thrones. You will see wonderful live musicians and acrobats in the city and can take a table at one of the ice cream parlours to sit and enjoy them. The Medina is surrounded by dramatic, wave-lashed ramparts which offer spectacular sunset views. The Slala de la Ville 18th-century ramparts protect the Medina and its row of nineteen bronze cannons from the crashing waves and seafaring marauders. Below the ramparts, you will find archway workshops flourishing where artisans create intricate marquetry in local thuya wood. In the old Jewish quarter of the Medina, you will find steam baths that offer an amazing experience. Outside Bab Doukkala, you can hop on a carriage down to the Medina entrance gate nearest the beach.
Essaouira’s busy port is filled with colourful fishing boats. There is a large fish auction in the market hall by the port gates every Saturday, plus you can watch the daily catch being sold every afternoon to the restaurants around the harbour. You will see the sea-blue wooden boats arriving and departing and nets being repaired.
The beaches are great fun for windsurfing and kite surfing though the water is pretty cold. The beach runs for approximately six miles and is popular for walking, football and other sports. Swimming is best in the town stretch as Safi Beach to the north has a strong current. Camel owners are founds on the sands to the south. You can head south across the Ksob River to see the ruins of the Borj El Berod, an old fortress and pavilion at low tide. From here, you can walk inland to the village of Diabat or continue to the sand dunes of Cap Sim.
The Gnaoua World Music Festival is held in June for three days. It is Essaouira’s biggest annual event. The Gnaoua people are descendants of slaves that originated from Black Africa and established brotherhoods throughout Morocco. They are made up of master musicians, metal castanet players, clairvoyants, mediums and their followers. The festival showcases their talents with music and mysticism.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Essaouira Mogador Airport
(24 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Afrate Haissoun
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Essaouira
(9 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Le Formagerie
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Bar Amarg
(11 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Carrefour
(8 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Tagharte Beach
(9 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Mogador Golf Course
(17 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Afrate is a wonderful villa for a family holiday. It is a fun, imaginative property with lots of colours and lots of space. The pool and garden are very impressive.
Essaouira is great for family holidays. Children adore the freedom of running in the Medina without any traffic, camel riding over the sand dunes, enjoying the waves, surfing and quad biking. Teenagers can try their hand at kite surfing. You can head to Safi Beach at the northern end of Essaouira or Diabat Beach south of the town. Children enjoy taking a horse and carriage to get to Safi Beach from outside Bab Doukkala, and the driver will wait while you explore the beach. There are large sand dunes and excellent rock pools to play in.
Children enjoy bartering in the souks, where the stall sellers are much less pushy than in Marrakech. Game of Thrones fans enjoy looking out for locations from the films. They love walking along the fortified walls and enjoying the views. Children are fascinated with the fishermen and the fish market. They will see sardines, pilchards, hake, sole, crab, lobster, octopus, eels and other fish. They can pick their choice of fish and have it cooked at one of the open restaurants at the port.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €2,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €2,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Not available on this property. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Pool heating charge? | For those who require pool heating, it is included in the rental price. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Tax | Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival (the correct total per person per night will be sent to you after booking confirmation). |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Other Ts and Cs | The price includes the pool and garden maintenance (every morning except Sundays) and a daily housekeeping. |
| Other Ts and Cs | A non-refundable 40% deposit is required to confirm a booking at this property (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| May 3rd 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 | £2,850 |
| Jan 1st 2025 - Nov 4th 2025 | £2,850 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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