Madada Mogador

A small hotel on the beach in Essaouira

This Essaouira maison d’hôtes, Madada Mogador, is one of the town’s most established hotels. The location is a big attribute: right by the entrance to the medina, a brief walk to the souks, and with an expansive view over the sandy beach and the harbour. If that is not enough, Madada Mogador (Mogador was the name of the town during Portuguese occupation in the 16th century) sits up against the ancient citadel ramparts.

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The hotel is described as having a ‘loft' feel. The popular roof terrace overlooks the sweeping coastline of the bay and is a vantage point from which to view all of Essaouira. This level has three rooms, each offering ocean views. On the first floor, there are an additional four rooms, two of which feature private balconies positioned around a central patio, where the sun floods in from above.

The modern décor follows a ‘zen' approach, whilst avoiding too much minimalism by featuring an interesting, even curious, mixture of eastern objects. The cream interiors of Madada Mogador give a calm, fresh feel that complements Essaouira itself. This is a most relaxed of towns when compared to the theatre of the Marrakech medina for instance.

Small and unpretentious it may therefore be, but Madada Mogador is one of the more highly-equipped Moroccan little hotels in terms of facilities and services. iPod docks, wi-fi, cooker, a safe, car parking and a laundry service are all available. Meanwhile, manicures and pedicures, massages, blow-drying and even baby-sitting are at your disposal.

The ground floor is where ‘L'Atelier Madada is found'- the hotel's own cookery workshop for learning about Moroccan cuisine. In groups of up to eight, visitors can spend half a day learning the secrets of the local cooking style in the Oriental Lounge, and after lunch venture out to the souks to explore the regional spices and other local foods.

Restaurant:

Dinners in the beautifully decorated restaurant are an indulgence of Franco-Moroccan cooking, as one would expect in a hotel offering cookery classes.

Breakfasts and daytime snacks may be taken wherever a guest may wish, in the bedroom, or perhaps on the terrace or inner patio. In a setting of relaxing music, sample seasonal cocktails, or maybe the tasty panini, club sandwiches or salads.

A Word From the Owner:

"Come to our guest house where hotel comforts and space are combined with the treasures of a refined oriental environment. We aim to blend peace and sensual pleasure."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Restaurant Bar Library Hammam Rooftop terrace Inner patio Cookery workshop Parking nearby	WiFi internet access I-Pod docking station Safe Air conditioning and heating

Nearby Amenities:

Quad bike excursions
Horse riding
Camel rides
Bicycle hire
Sailing
Wind-surfing and kite-surfing
Thalassotherapy
Golf

What We Say:

Absolutely beautiful. The charming Monegasque owner has created a pearl of a hotel in this unique and unspoilt part of Morocco.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	All Year
	Per night	7 nights
Assala & Sabra Rooms Assala. The original architecture and delicate tones of beige and sand enhance the space and create a zen-like ambience. The ensuite bathroom features a large bath in ivory tadelakt and double hand-basins in aged brass. (Photo) (Photo) Sabra. Decorated in pale red ochre with fabrics in warm sabra colours, club armchairs and torch lamps. The bathroom opens into the bedroom. (Photo) (Photo)	€ 115	€ 805
Pacha & Salma Rooms Pacha. Direct access to the large terrace facing the ocean, this calm and silent room looks over the ramparts, the port and the beaches. Includes a bathroom with vast bath-tub and an old Fez brass basin. (Photo) Salma. In traditional architecture with a large terrace facing the ocean , this beige and sand room features a rosewood writing desk. The ensuite bathroom has a shower in tadelakt with a view to the sea. (Photo)	€ 135	€ 945
Madada Room Madada. A big room, Madada looks over the ramparts and a private terrace towards the ocean. The natural sand colour of the tadelakt combined with that of the ramparts creates a sensuous atmosphere. Bathroom with double aged-brass hand-basin and tadelakt bathtub also facing the sea. (Photo) (Photo)	€ 155	€ 1085
Cherifa Suite Cherifa Suite. Chic Suite overlooking town ramparts and offering superb view across the harbour front and beach with a large private terrace. The room has an open-plan sitting area with sofa & fireplace. A stylish bathroom with a large bath in ivory tadelakt and beautiful aged brass hand-basins from Fès. (Photo) (Photo)	€ 170	€ 1190
Mogador Suite Mogador Suite. A spacious suite with a mezzanine zen salon. French doors open on to the private terrace facing the ramparts and the sea. Can accommodate up to four people. (Photo) 1 double bed, plus 2 single beds if required	€ 170 (2 pax) € 195 (3 pax) € 225 (4 pax)	€ 1190 (2 pax) € 1365 (3 pax) € 1575 (4 pax)
25 - 28 June (Gnaoua Festival) and 20 Dec - 7 Jan: prices are +20%
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Prices are per room per night including breakfast. All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom. A credit card number and a 15% non-refundable deposit are required to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable at the hotel. Payment of the balance is accepted in euros or dirhams, by cash, travellers cheques or credit or debit card (3.5% surcharge for cards). Click Here For Currency Converter

3.5% surcharge, except deposit

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) at least 21 days before scheduled arrival.
15 - 21 days notice is charged 30% of the booking.
7 - 15 days notice is charged 50% of the booking.
0 - 7 days notice is charged the full amount.