Villa Ait Chouer
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Overview
With bucketloads of Moroccan characters and an endless list of treats, Villa Ait Chouer is truly magnificent. It boasts five sensational bedroom suites, gorgeous living spaces, a cinema room, a massage room, a private pool, beautiful gardens and spectacular terraces. Sitting just outside the bright and breezy, laid-back seaside resort of Essaouira, the villa invites relaxation and rejuvenation. It is a great spot to spend a magical time with your family or favourite friends.
Villa Ait Chouer is very spacious, with 700 sqm of bright and beautiful space full of exquisite furnishings and characterful Moroccan styling. The ceilings are incredible with impressive detailing, and the large octagonal hall with its glass dome is an outstanding feature. The warm stone exterior blends beautifully with the greenery of the garden that surrounds the villa. The design is perfect for large groups of guests with multiple entertainment spaces, inside and out. As you wander through the living spaces, you will discover eye-catching stone columns, wonderful oak flooring, walls coated with traditional tadelakt adorned with stone inserts and fabulous giant contemporary artworks. The living room enjoys a magnificent fireplace, a bar area, sumptuous leather sofas and a fabulous colour scheme. The kitchen, the domain of your villa chef, is brilliantly well-equipped with top-notch appliances. The spacious dining room sits under a very attractive Art Deco canopy. The cinema room is an amazing space in bright red with a fantastic film collection and a giant screen. There is also an excellent gym and a massage room.
Villa Ait Chouer boasts five exceptional bedroom suites, one on the ground floor, three on the first floor and the final room on the pool level. The ground floor room is exquisitely decorated and offers a lavish kingsize bed, a living area, an office area, a television and an ensuite bathroom. The three bedrooms on the first floor enjoy twin beds which can be set up as kingsize beds on request. They all enjoy televisions and ensuite bathrooms that invite long, lazy lie-ins. The final room enjoys four single beds, which can be set up as two king-size beds. It is a brilliant family room with an ensuite and a living area. You will love the intricate ceilings, the beautiful shutters and doors and the lavish soft furnishings in these wonderful havens where you will enjoy the sleep of kings.
As much as the interiors are imaginative, colourful and opulent, the outdoor spaces are truly spectacular. You will find a large swimming pool with a lower pool and waterfall, which is surrounded by luxury loungers, several alfresco dining areas, lounge areas and a huge canopied terrace. The gardens are over one hectare in size, sprinkled with towering palms, lush lawns, laurels, ancient olives and other wonderful mature shrubs and trees. There is a table tennis table and table football for some competitive fun and a superb Caidal tent which allows you to dive into an authentic Moroccan atmosphere. A petanque strip sits under the shade of a large eucalyptus tree, a lovely spot before you take supper in your choice of dreamy spot. If you decide to head to the beach, you can enjoy a private tent for a picnic with meals and non-alcoholic drinks included, organised by the villa staff.
What you should know…
- The family pool-level suite is very spacious with a living area though it is a little less lavish than the other bedrooms
- Airport transfers are included to and from Essaouira Airport only
- You can enjoy the use of the villa car and a driver for an extra cost
- The house staff can organise fabulous beach lunch parties in a gorgeous private spot for an extra cost. Alcoholic drinks are not included in this
- Breakfast, half board and full board are available at an extra cost. Grocery delivery is available on request at an extra cost so the villa can be pre-stocked for you
- Pool heating, babysitting and child care also incur an extra cost
Property Features
Lower Ground Floor
- Cinema room with comfortable seating, projector screen and access to the terrace
- Well equipped fitness and massage room
Ground Floor
- Large living room with various seating areas, TV and access to the terrace
- Formal dining area for 12 people and access to the pool area
- Professional kitchen for staff use (guests are not allowed)
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), access to the garden, living and office area, TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Open area with various chairs, tables and library
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm), office area, TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm), TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm), TV, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom
Annexe
- Bedroom with with four single beds (90 x 200 cm), living area, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Bar and chill out area
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Petanque area
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Cot and high chair
- Toiletries
- Ping pong table
- Table tennis
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa Ait ChouerVilla Ait Chouer enjoys a peaceful location close to the beach resort of Essaouira. Visitors to Essaouira enjoy stunning beaches, thrilling watersports, delicious fresh seafood 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’.
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 films Othello and Game of Thrones. 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.
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 | |||
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Nearest Airport |
Essaouira Mogador Airport
(5 km) |
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Nearest Village |
Ghazoua
(4 km) |
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Nearest Town/City |
Essaouira
(13 km) |
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Nearest Restaurant |
La Rendez Vous
(10 km) |
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Nearest Supermarket |
Aswak Assalam
(4 km) |
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Nearest Beach |
Ord Omar Beach
(10 km) |
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Nearest Golf |
Mogador Golf Course
(9 km) |
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Nearest Tennis |
Essaouira Tennis Club
(10 km) |
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Ait Chouer is a dream destination for multi-generational family holidays. There are many entertainment spaces, the cinema room is sensational, table football and table tennis are fun, and the swimming pool is just wonderful. Children love the traditional Moroccan tent in the garden and the one on the beach for picnic lunches.
Essaouira is great for adventurous families. 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)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Games
- Outdoor Games
- Table Tennis
- Table Football
- Home Cinema
Services Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Transfers Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Transfers 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 | €1,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
Arrival time | 3 pm |
Departure time | 12 pm |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit | €1,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
Arrival time | 3 pm |
Departure time | 12 pm |
Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
Pool heating charge? | 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, there will be an additional charge starting from €50 per day (to be paid locally on arrival). 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). |
Other Ts and Cs | Daily house cleaning, pool maintenance and airport transfer (both ways) are included in the rental price. Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed. The following services are available at an extra cost to be paid directly to the owner by cash or bank transfer: - Breakfast: starting from €15 per day/guest - Half board: starting from €25 per day/guest - Full board: starting from €40 per day/guest - Grocery delivery: starting from €20 per request - Car with driver: please enquire - Child care/babysitting: please enquire |
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 12 people:
Rental period | Weekly |
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Dec 14th 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 | £9,016 |
Jan 1st 2025 - Apr 1st 2025 | £10,017 |
Apr 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | £11,019 |
Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 | £12,021 |
Sep 1st 2025 - Dec 1st 2025 | £11,019 |
Dec 1st 2025 - Jun 17th 2026 | £10,017 |
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.
Reviews
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Deuxième séjour à Essaouira
Vous pourrez constater que je n'ai mis que de l'excellent partout malheureusement je ne peux faire autrement
Nous étions un groupe de 8 personnes unanimes sur les critères
En tout état de cause la villa est magnifique avec un superbe jardin
Le personnel fort sympathique et très serviable merci encore à "Boudjema" et son équipe qui ont été aux petits soins pour l'ensemble du groupe
Très bons souvenirs pour notre deuxième séjour à Essaouira -
Villa Ait Chouer
Pas de critique accueil et personnel excellent
En ce qui concerne la maison la critique serait difficile
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