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Riad Baoussala

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Douar El Ghazoua | 44000 Essaouira, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
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Riad Baoussala
Ranked #2 of 76 hotels in Essaouira
5.0 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
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  • Roof terrace(7)
  • Pool area(4)
  • Great value(3)
  • Lovely staff(3)
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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We had a wonderful stay at Baoussala. A pity that we could only stay for just 1 night. I can reccomend to stay here a couple of days, relax, enjoy the swimmung pool, the good food, the excellent rooms, the nice warm fireplace at night. Dominique, Leah and the rest of the the staff is very friendly and helpful, from... More

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Hertford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Very, very hard to fault this wonderful retreat. Very warm welcome upon arrival, which was needed after driving from Marrakech and bumping up the 3km track from the main road. Please don't be put off by the rubbish as you turn off the main road onto the track to Baoussala, as the riad and the surrounding areas are immaculate. The... More

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Denver
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We really really enjoyed our stay here. The whole experience was so relaxing we really felt at home. The food was awesome, the room very comfortable, the common areas great, and the location fantastic. Don't be fooled, this place is in the countryside, but its not that far into town if you have a car. If you have been medina... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had an amazing 4 night stay. Dominique and Leah made us feel truly welcome and we loved the laid back attitude. The food was lovely, simple and authentic. Lighting the fire in the room at night was a lovely routine and truly unique. We hope to return with our children next time.

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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quiet, relaxing, wonderful food and hospitality. I travelled in mid February and the weather was fantastic (no matter what your weather guide says about the temperature you will need sun screen!) don't be put off by suggestions the wind is a problem, Baoussala is sheltered. All the rooms beautifully decorated, the fire in my room at night was a real... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We had such a lovely stay at Riad Bauossala. Our room was great and the food fantastic. Leah was so helpful in arranging our trip into town and made us feel so at home. The staff was very warm and welcoming. It was so nice to be close to Essaouria but away from the hustle and bustle. The pool area... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012 via mobile
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We had three days at Baoussala with our two daughters aged six and eight. Leah and Dominque could not have been more accommodating. We felt more like guests in the home of a good friend than hotel guests. Our room was gorgeous, the food was outstanding (especially the lunches; we ate lovely French salads with goat cheese and lardons of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Fantastic place to relax. Wonderful countryside location yet still near to the charming town of Essouira. Excellent hosting and very friendly staff. Just simply lovely! Our walk from the property was a highlight - on the way to the beach where we came across a tortoise, a goat herd and several donkeys and then along the beach horses and camels.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Baoussala was the most perfect retreat. Absolutely wonderful, such a haven. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were fantastic (special thanks to the ever-smiling, ever-polite Rashid!), delicious food. Dominique's philosophy that Boussala is your home is absolutely right and you do feel perfectly at home there. Allow at least 2.5 hours for the drive to and from Marrakech airport;... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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Our stay at the Baoussala was out of this world. We arrived after a week of travelling around Morocco and were in dire need of a rest. Dominique and Leah welcomed us like family, settled us down in the courtyard, brought us mint tea and gave us invaluable information about where to go, places to eat and things to do.... More

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Address: Douar El Ghazoua | 44000 Essaouira, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
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