We spent two nights at L'Heure Bleue and I would recommend it highly. It is just inside the old Medina, with a rooftop terrace with a pool, loungers and a very good lunchtime restaurant. Essaouira has excellent fish - you can watch it being unloaded from the large inshore fishing fleet and sold in the market, so you know that... More

Unfortunately we spent only one night at the Heure Bleue - a Relais & Chateaux Riad / Hotel within the Medina - and arrived in the early afternoon; we've been brought by Fathia, extremely kind and professional at the same time, to the internal area with palms and plants, and served with a fantastic Moroccan tea plus local cookies and... More

If you have the chance to stay at L'Heure Bleu, TAKE IT! It is the most wonderful hotel in all of Morocco, as far as I am concerned. The staff is fabulous. The decor is tasteful. The rooms are so comfortable. Treat yourself to a service at the spa. I had a traditional hammam which was fabulous. The restaurant is... More

We spent two nights here near the end of our trip to Morocco and fell in love with Essaouria and the hotel. From the moment we walked in the staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were smaller than other hotels, but were nicely decorated and impeccably maintained. The hotel was a 10 minute walk to the port and was... More

We ended our nine days of travel in Morocco here after stays in Casablanca, Fes, Rabat, Imlil (High Atlas Mountains) and touring in Marrakech, Volubilis and Meknes. It is a beautiful hotel, a true riad, which our guide told us is defined by trees actually growing in an open courtyard. The courtyard is beautiful and a charming place to have... More

I was not feeling well when we were staying at L'Heure Bleue and I've therefore mostly been relaxing inside the hotel instead of going into town. This hotel is perfect for that with it's rooftop terrace with daybeds, it's cosy bar and last but not least it's small cinema where you can see old classics like 'Casablanca'. Drinks and food... More

The hotel is a typical old colonial palace from architecture to atmosphere. The service is excellent. The personnel is smiling and makes sure you are well taken care of. However if you compare with other luxury hotels in essaouira, the room charge is too expensive compared to what you can get elsewhere.

Just returned from a 11 night trip to Morocco. After spending 4 nights in Marrakesh we headed for L'Heure Bleue. Upon arrival we were greeted by the Manager and given a much welcome drink with nibbles. First impressions were very favourable as the courtyard is very beautiful and comfortable. We were told we had been upgraded to a junior suite... More

We stayed here in August before going to Marrakech. The location was great: about 5 mins walk along a busy street to restaurants and 10 mins to the windy beach. Rooms are spotless and service is excellent. The OJ and pastries on arrival were great. The proprietor went out Of his way to shake the hands of all guests. I... More