Positioned right in the medina of Essaouira, Riad Asmitou has an ideal location; merely metres from the Bab Doukala entrance, and with nearby parking, where guests find themselves caught up in the atmosphere of old Essaouira. Yet the hotel is still a retreat from the livelier aspects of a holiday in Essaouira.

The eight guest rooms are spread over three floors, with each level having its own special reason for choosing a room there. The first floor has three rooms, dotted around the patio. The second floor holds another three, which open onto the terrace that is used for serving breakfast and as a good place for a spot of relaxation. On the top floor, the remaining two rooms lead out to the sun terrace. This terrace is one of three that are scattered around the hotel, providing plentiful opportunity to experience what Riad Asmitou itself describes as a hotel where "relaxation is the key word".

In addition to these terraces, there is a lounge ideal for taking a glass of wine by the fireplace before dinner, not to mention a place where you can choose one of the DVDs to watch on their TV or select a book to read from the collection there. Out on the patio, allow the staff to ply you with invigorating mint tea - a staple of Moroccan hospitality.

Another way to relax would be the yoga sessions that the riad offers, either on site, or out and about somewhere. In the evening, you can opt for a hammam followed by a massage with essential oils, again either at the riad, or sometimes in a special centre nearby. Riad Asmitou also has the services of a beautician who can give you a skin cleanse, manicure or pedicure.

For guests with particular culinary interests, be aware of the hotel's cookery workshop. Going to one of these sessions,all carried out in a jovial and engaging atmosphere, guests can prepare fresh fish purchased in the souk, a dromedary tajine or a vegetarian buffet. Then for those of an active disposition, Riad Asmitou is ready to offer advice on arranging all manner of activities: riding in the ocean-lined sand dunes, quad driving in the dunes and cedar woods, or sailing from nearby Sidi Kaouki and Moulay Bouzerktoun.

Restaurant:

Book in advance for dinner, served for 150 dirhams per head (that's about 14 euros). Previous guests also speak favourably of the breakfast, which is included in the room prices.

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Restaurant Bar Lounge (with TV and fireplace) Hammam Roof terraces Solarium Yoga and cookery Massage and beauty treatments	Wifi Internet access En-suite bathroom Hair dryer Safe

Nearby Amenities:

Virgin beaches
Surfing and wind-surfing
Quad bike excursions
Horse riding
Camel rides
Sailing
Golf
For something really different: visit an argan oil cooperative

What We Say:

A relaxing hotel, but with plenty of activities within easy reach.

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	All Year
Targui, Hoggan & Songai Rooms (double bed) Kenya & Masai Rooms (twin beds)	€ 50
Dogon Room (double bed)	€ 65
Mali Mini-suite	€ 70
Savane Suite	€ 80
3rd and 4th Sundays in June, and 20 Dec - 3 Jan: prices are +20%
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Prices are per room per night including breakfast Single occupancy: € 10 discount Third person (extra bed): € 15 (Mali and Savane only) Check Availability     Book Now!    Special Offers

Deposit:

A credit card number and a 15% non-refundable deposit are required to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable at the hotel.

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (e-mail) at least 5 days before scheduled arrival. Later cancellations will be charged the full amount of the booking.