Built upon an ancient fondouq, l’Heure Bleue Palais is an elegant and traditional Moroccan residence, lovingly restored in 2004 to recreate the atmosphere of a genuine riad and successfully integrated into the Essaouira Medina which has been classed as a UNESCO heritage site.
The palace offers all the comfort of a five star hotel and is equipped with the latest technologies (elevator, air conditioning, internet connection in every room and Turkish baths). Traditional Moroccan architecture plays on light and shadow, and the open air galleries provide a colonial atmosphere.
All 16 rooms are decorated in the colonial African style. The suite decors are based on different themes that reflect the history of this ancient Portuguese town. Suites are decorated in Portuguese (pastel and blue tones), English colonial (engravings and drawings that recount the colony's history), African (traditional costumes), and Eastern styles (gold and burgundy tones).
The talented chef Sylvain Scotti comes from Lyon, France and proposes gourmet French cuisine accented with Moroccan flavours. The daily fresh sea crab with a hint of lime and the spicy beef tajine are only a sample of the exquisitely prepared cuisine that is sure to please your palate. Meals are served in the Moroccan lounge, where a hint of cedarwood floats from the spectaculary sculpted ceiling. For lunch, a lighter formula is available on the central patio, poolside on the rooftop terrace, or in any of the Moroccan salons.
The rooftop terrace, doted with a large swimming pool, provides a 360° panoramic view over the historical medina and port. A shaded patio is also at your disposition.
Nearby activities include water sports such as wind and kite surfing.
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