Hotel Des Iles - Essaouira

4-star oceanfront hotel in Essaouira with direct bay views and architecture by the designer of Mamounia

Location & Architecture

Hotel Des Iles is located opposite the bay of Essaouira, at the gates of the old city and close to the port. Built in 1948 by Antoine Marchisio, the designer of Marrakesh's Mamounia, the hotel showcases Mauresque architecture with retro style. Nearby attractions include Place Moulay el Hassan, Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and Skala du Port.

Rooms & Bungalows

Des Iles Hotel Essaouira offers 23 rooms in the original wing, all redecorated in 2002, facing the bay or the pool. There are also 40 motel-style bungalows surrounded by green spaces, each with a sun deck facing the pool and a parking space. The bungalows provide a private outdoor area with sun loungers.

Dining & Entertainment

Hotel Des Iles Essaouira has three on-site restaurants, including a large multi-use dining room facing the ocean that can seat up to 300 guests for meals and up to 500 for cocktails. The dining room also serves as a conference space for corporate events. The hotel offers a nightclub with DJ, bike tours, walking tours, and classes about local culture.

Business & Events

Hôtel Des Iles Essaouira provides event spaces that can be used for conferences, cocktails, and weddings, with ocean views. The multi-use dining room can be rearranged into a conference room. Additional services include a business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities.

Family & Leisure

The Essaouira Hotel Des Iles has an outdoor swimming pool open year-round, a separate kids' pool, and sun loungers and umbrellas. Bike tours, walking tours, and a nightclub provide entertainment for all ages. The hotel also offers a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals in the restaurant.

• Architecture: Built in 1948 by Antoine Marchisio, designer of Marrakesh's Mamounia
• Location: Opposite Essaouira bay, at gates of old city and port
• Rooms: 23 original rooms and 40 bungalows with sun decks facing the pool
• Dining: 3 on-site restaurants, ocean-view dining room for up to 300
• Events: Multi-use space for conferences, cocktails, and weddings
• Leisure: Year-round outdoor pool, kids' pool, nightclub, and cultural tours
• Family: Kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals, and family rooms