Villa Ibach
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Overview
Note that rates and availability for this property are on request; please enquire to our sales team.
The wonderful Villa Ibach sits in the stunning Essaouira countryside, offering a special blend of Moroccan charm and bang-up-to-date, modern touches. As well as charming living and sleeping spaces, there is a seriously impressive gym, a hammam for a pampering session, a fabulous pool and gorgeous gardens. It is very smart and comes fully staffed so that you can relax and not worry about a thing. The villa boasts four bedrooms, delightful living spaces overlooking the pool and gardens, a well-equipped kitchen though you do not need to think about that and fantastic outdoor entertainment space. There is air conditioning in all the bedrooms and living spaces and a welcome fireplace in the living and dining room for a crackling atmosphere.
Villa Ibach is wrapped in a beautiful garden sprinkled with olive trees, palm trees and other very tall trees that surround the pool and offer dappled shade. There are lush lawns and delightful pots full of colour. The swimming pool can be heated on request. It is 12m by 6m with a mini swimming pool area ideal for children. The pool is surrounded by luxury loungers, parasols, trendy chairs, a pool house which is home to the hammam and the gym and a delightful alfresco lounge area. There is an outdoor dining area for ten guests too. You will enjoy total tranquillity and calm in this lovely garden.
Within its honey-coloured stone walls, Villa Ibach enjoys a fabulous open-plan living space with a dining table in the curved section so that you can dine with a view. The fireplace is a lovely touch for a warm blaze and an inviting atmosphere. There is comfy lounge seating in both corners of the room. At the side of the dining area, doors open to delightful terraces where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee or perhaps an evening tipple. There is a television for your entertainment.
The villa’s four bedrooms are beautifully appointed and modern in appearance, and all offer immaculate ensuite bathrooms. There is some modern art decorating the walls. Two of the bedrooms enjoy private terraces.
What you should know…
- There is a small fee for the cook each day to prepare three meals, plus you will be charged for groceries and drinks
- There are additional charges for pool and hammam heating. The hammam will be available for stays of one week or more
- Tips at the end of your stay are very much appreciated by the staff
Property Features
Lower Ground Floor
- Well equipped fitness area
- Hammam room
- Bedroom with double bed, access to an exterior area and en-suite bathroom
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with various seating areas, TV, fireplace, air conditioning and access to a terrace
- Open plan dining area for 8 people and access to a terrace
- Well equipped kitchen with dining area and access to a terrace
- Bedroom with two single beds, access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed, air conditioning, access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed, air conditioning, and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- DVD player
- Music system
- Cot and high chair
- Board games
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa IbachVilla Ibach enjoys a wonderful countryside setting, twenty minutes from the lively, popular resort of Essaouira. Essaouira boasts 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’.
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. 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
(25 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Ghazoua
(20 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Essaouira
(28 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Restaurant Chez Soi
(18 km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Bar Amarg
(28 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Aswak Assalam
(19 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Tagharte Beach
(27 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Mogador Golf Course
(24 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Ibach is ideal for a family holiday. It enjoys four spacious bedrooms, a very generous-sized, open-plan living space and an excellent garden. The pool is heavenly, and older teenagers might enjoy using the gym.
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)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Games
- DVD
- Fenced Grounds
Services Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Breakfast Available
- Chef/Cook Available
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 | Credit card details are required 2 weeks prior to departure for pre-authorisation. |
| Arrival time | 2 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | Credit card details are required 2 weeks prior to departure for pre-authorisation. |
| Arrival time | 2 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Not included in the rental price, please enquire. |
| 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 of €250 per week (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). |
| 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 following services are available at an extra cost, to be paid locally by cash or bank transfer: - Hammam: starting from €40 per day - Preparation of 3 daily meals: starting from €15 per day/guest |
| 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
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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Villa Ibach
Staff were lovely, good value for what you get and facilities were great
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Séjour parfait
Accueil très chaleureux des propriétaires Latifa et Saïd qui nous ont mis tout de suite très à l'aise et nous ont fait sentir comme chez nous dans leur maison. Ils sont adorables et très efficaces pour résoudre tous les sujets logistiques quels qu'ils soient. Ils se sont chargé notamment d'organiser pour nous des cours de kite surf, des cours de golf, des balades à dromadaire, des locations de voiture, des massages à domicile....
La villa est décorée avec beaucoup de goût et de sobriété. Les chambres sont très confortables et ont chacune leur douche séparée ce qui est apréciable. La piscine est grande et ses abords sont très agréables.
Le service était de très bonne qualité, que ce soit les repas variés et délicieux ou bien le ménage. La maison était maintenue parfaitement propre, et ce dans une discrétion absolue.
Bref une maison idéale pour une famille. Nous y étions avec nos 6 enfants et ils voulaient tous rester sur place.
Nous reviendrons!!
20 minutes en voiture d'Essaouira, ce qui peut aussi être un point positif car il y a moins de vent que sur le front de mer. -
Piscine et sauna fantastiques et propriétaires marocains charmants
Charmante villa très spacieuse , agréable et cosy a quelques kilomètres d Essaouira. L'endroit est paisible, et calme . la maison est décorée agréablement , dans un style raffiné typique marocain , le patio est un véritable havre de paix . Les chambres sont tres bien équipées , les salles de bain tres pratiques, la propreté de la maison impeccable, la literie très confortable. La piscine peut être chauffée au printemps et nous rafraîchit bien. Le personnel de maison est très efficace , disponible et discret . Les plats cuisinés sont absolument délicieux et le petit déjeuner un régal ! Nous avons pu profiter de la salle de sport climatisée et bien équipée ainsi que du Hamman, avec des masseuses à domicile , un vrai luxe !
Enfin les propriétaires sont charmants et d une gentillesse et disponibilité incroyable . Ils sont venus nous récupérer à l'aéroport, nous ont établi un plan de visite, donner de bons conseils pour les sorties à Essaouira, Latifa et Said, un énorme Merci à vous pour nous avoir permis de passer un sejour fantastique et inoubliable ! -
The property was amazing
The property was amazing, perfect for children to run around and adults to relax. The staff were outstanding and fed us well, kept the place immaculate by cleaning everyday, tending the pool, organising hamman and massages on site. We had a brilliant holiday and would be very keen to return.
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