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Palais des Remparts

5.0 star property
Luxury riad with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Food and drink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 Rue Ibn Rochd Medina, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room Sea View | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room Sea View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Senior Suite | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Senior Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Palais des Remparts is next to Le Real Mogador and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. This 23-room, 5-star riad has free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salut Maroc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Al Khaima - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palais des Remparts

Luxury riad with a full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Palais des Remparts. If you drive, self parking is MAD 30 per day, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury riad include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and a hair salon.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and bidets. Phones and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Le Palais des Remparts has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Self parking on site (MAD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 150.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 33.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: MAD 30 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 150.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the riad at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Palais des Remparts
Hôtel Palais des Remparts Essaouira
Palais des Remparts
Palais des Remparts Essaouira
Palais Remparts Hotel Essaouira
Palais Remparts Hotel
Palais Remparts Essaouira
Palais Remparts
Palais des Remparts Riad
Palais des Remparts Essaouira
Palais des Remparts Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Palais des Remparts?

Palais des Remparts provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Palais des Remparts?

This riad is situated in Medina, just steps from Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan, and within a short walk of Skala du Port. You'll also find Essaouira Beach and Le Real Mogador less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Palais des Remparts?

Yes, parking is offered for MAD 30 per day.

Is there a spa at Palais des Remparts?

Le Palais des Remparts is the riad's spa and services include reflexology, body scrubs, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Palais des Remparts include a casino?

No, Palais des Remparts doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Palais des Remparts?

No, there is no indoor pool at this riad.

Is Palais des Remparts good for couples?

Couples staying at this riad will appreciate amenities like a separate bath and shower and bathrobes as well as a full-service spa.

Does Palais des Remparts have a hot tub?

Yes, this riad has a spa tub.

Does Palais des Remparts feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Palais des Remparts offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Palais des Remparts allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Palais des Remparts.

Does Palais des Remparts have connecting rooms?

No, this riad doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Palais des Remparts?

The closest major airport to Palais des Remparts is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Palais des Remparts?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Palais des Remparts.

Reviews

Palais des Remparts Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

xiaoli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

encourage rent

It is beautiful raid house right by the sea, but a little old house, something is not working, even the TV. Best is very convenient location, medina just a minute. Roof terrace is wonderful with great sea view! We saw the rainbow on the sea when we had breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad is beautiful. Perfect for any trip to Essouira. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is great, with incredible views of the ocean. Highly recommend this Riad!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because of the parking is offsite , be wary of bogus guides on the way to the hotel who harass you along the way, they try to collect a commission off of you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

marvelous view

Worth a stay for the view from the terrace. Otherwise. Accomodation just simple.doesn t deserve all its stars!il could have been better if the way it has been built, painted...was in better condition. As for the breakfast, very simple..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly and Noisy!

Despite being booked in for 3 nights I had to check out after 1 night. The entire place had a very strong odour of what is described as humid wood but actually smelt of vomit and a baby nappy! I spent most of my night sniffing a perfumes scarf to get through it. In addition, as their restaurant was in the courtyard with the rooms over looking it, it remained open and noisy till about 01.30. The windows and doors might as well be non existent as they didn’t provide any respite from the noise. Fortunately the staff at the reception were very understanding and did refund my money back and were apologetic however I would be very very cautious about booking in here unless you have a weak sense of smell and sleep deeply in any circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Max, Usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Eva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgrace

Very disappointed overall. No access of cars, I had to carry my two cases by foot for 1k from the public parking, and again when I left. The price was over rated for this room. No iron in the hotel, no help with luggage, brakefast was very poor, the food looked not fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Aylesbury, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel close to everything.

Start every day with breakfast on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean & looking into the ramparts. Staff were excellent & room spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine, Latvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, excellent location, super nice staff

Excellent customer service - despite we did so many wrong, including arriving on the worng date, they fixed everything and were super helpful. Only the breakfast could be better.

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel!

A beautiful hotel, ideally placed by the rampart walls and in the medina. The sunset was perfect from to roof of the hotel!

4/10 Poor

Warren, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rugged hotel with beautiful view

We stayed at five "5 star" hotels and riads throughout our stay, Hotel Palais de Ramparts did not deserve this lofty rating. The room was spectacular only for its view. I believe we stayed in only one of three rooms in the hotel with an ocean view, Once you got over the view, the "senior suite," the second largest "suite," was a smaller than average room that barely fit the queen bed, single bed, two chairs, and table. The closet, desk, and refrigerator were rendered unusable because they were blocked closed by the furniture. The bathroom had a 6 foot long and deep bath tub, but the water pressure and temperature were too low to fill it up. The water pressure and temperature also varied, so my daughter missed her daily hot shower. The center court was dark and dank with the only light coming from the opening 5 stories up. 2 of the 4 trees surrounding the fountain were dead. The fountain was empty and not turned on. The Hamman was the bright spot. It was better than the one at the fancy spa in Marrakesh.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

nicole, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Riad in great area with great views.

Beautiful Riad in old Medina. Very friendly staff and comfortable Classic Moroccan room. Wasn't dirty but floors and shower needed a scrub. Would stay here again. Breakfast good with great views of the ocean from the top terrace.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

My sister, daughter and myself were travelling and booked a few nights here. We were pleased with the location, staff, room size and cleanliness.

8/10 Good

Ken, toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

none

The accommodation is excellent but it is best to eat in local restaurants.

8/10 Good

André, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Magnificent View from 'Hotel Palais des Remparts'

We arrived at the Hotel Palais des Remparts to a warm welcome from the reception staff which included complimentary tea on the terrace. This might not be particularly novel but the view from the terrace is mind-boggling so it was a very memorable introduction to the hotel. The hotel is very centrally located for most of what Essaouira has to offer, but it's also part of the sea wall and stands proud of everything around it. The room was large and airy with a mammoth bed and comprehensively outfitted en-suite, all finished in an updated Moroccan style. The breakfast was simple tasty, varied and filling but Essaouira has so many other eating opportunities I didn't try the hotel's restaurant. I would certainly recommend this hotel and suspect it would be even better i the summer.

6/10 Okay

Jeswin, Houston Texas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall ok, but not 4 star by any means

Room was adequate but a tired looking. Furnishings were old and bathroom tub lighting was poor. Overall cleanliness was adequate and staff was ok but Riad is not 4 star quality.

8/10 Good

Ann, Burleigh Heads QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great rooftop views of ocean

Lovely staff, very helpful to English speakers, great location with amazing sunsets for rooftop drinks.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riad in the old medina

In general we were disappointed as the hotel did not meet the expected previous rating reviews.We looked into changing hotels but others were much more expensive. Maybe as this is a smaller town expectations if you have come from Fes or Marrakech should be lower. Furniture was shabby, hotel towels did not look clean and there was no bath mat which made the floor very slippery when getting out of the shower.. The breakfast was nothing like shown in the pictures. On the positive side the staff were friendly and helpful and the view from the terrace was magnificent. Our comments may be colored somewhat by our previous riad in Fes which was much nicer and better value..

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Canadian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

We enjoyed our 2 day stay at this hotel a lot. The location is great right beside the medina for all shopping and near the old port for restaurants serving fish. Fantastic restaurant right beside hotel with great food and live music including traditional gnawe music and dancer. Breakfast on the hotel terrace was very enjoyable with ocean view. Beautiful beach nearby with waves. A lovely Riad that is well maintained.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Good view, good staff good location , comfortable bed good serbice

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Albert, Cardiff Wales UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Four nights at this hotel in January..glorious wea

Excellent rooms..huge bath..very comforting..Fantastic sea view of the Atlantic from the breakfast terrace on the roof. Lovely fresh bread pancakes etc food from the restaurant very good...tagine avec crevettes!!!..real coffee!!!Attentive staff..Thank you Hasma, Yousseff etc.

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