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Villa Garance

Essaouira, Morocco · $$ · Best for: Couples and small groups who want a personally-run guesthouse over a hotel

9.2 · 1,338 reviews
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A family-run guesthouse five minutes from the souks and the beach — home-cooked breakfast, argan-oil treatments, and owners named Marie and Pierre who actually run the place.

Villa Garance is a small guesthouse built around a central patio, owned and run in person by Marie and Pierre rather than handed to staff — the kind of place where reviewers know the hosts' names. Ten individually sized rooms, from singles to family suites for five, sit above a quiet medina alley equally close to the souks and the beach.

Breakfast is the daily event — m'semen, fresh bread, orange juice and fruit served on the rooftop terrace with sea views — and dinners often move to a shared table d'hôte. The house leans into sustainability with local sourcing and staff drawn from the community, and treatments using organic argan oil round out a stay that's more personal than polished.

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Is there a hammam or spa at Villa Garance?

Yes — spa treatments using organic argan oil.

Is there an on-site restaurant at Villa Garance?

Yes — rooftop terrace with sea views for breakfast.

What is Villa Garance best for?

Villa Garance is best for couples and small groups who want a personally-run guesthouse over a hotel.

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