Hotel Des Iles - Essaouira

4-star hotel with ocean views and architecture by the designer of Marrakesh's Mamounia

Rooms & Grounds

Hôtel des Iles Essaouira offers 23 rooms in its original wing and 40 motel-style bungalows with sun decks facing the pool. The bungalows are surrounded by green spaces and trees, providing a quiet retreat. Built in 1948 by Antoine Marchisio, the designer of the legendary Mamounia in Marrakesh, the hotel combines Mauresque tradition with retro style.

Dining

Three on-site restaurants serve seafood with ocean views and offer traditional Moroccan dining options. A large multi-use dining room faces the ocean and can accommodate up to 300 people for meals or up to 500 for cocktails. The hotel also provides a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and a kid-friendly buffet.

Events & Business

The event spaces at Des Iles Hotel Essaouira include a dining room that can be rearranged into a conference room for corporate events. The multi-use dining room holds up to 500 guests for cocktails. Business services include a business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities.

Entertainment & Activities

Hotel Des Iles offers on-site entertainment including a nightclub and a variety of leisure activities such as bike tours and walking tours. Guests can join tours about local culture or relax by the outdoor swimming pool, open year-round. A kids' pool and kid-friendly buffet make the hotel suitable for families.

Location

Hotel Des Iles Essaouira is located directly opposite the bay with scenic views, at the gates of Essaouira's old city and the port. The hotel is within walking distance to Place Moulay el Hassan, Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and Skala du Port. Airport shuttle services and car hire are available for guest convenience.

• Architecture: Designed by Antoine Marchisio, architect of Marrakesh's Mamounia
• Rooms: 23 rooms in original wing plus 40 bungalows with sun decks
• Dining: Three restaurants with seafood and ocean views
• Event Spaces: Dining room for 300 meals or 500 cocktails
• Entertainment: Nightclub and guided cultural tours
• Family: Kids' pool and kid-friendly buffet