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From £284 per room, per night

Heure Bleue Palais, Essaouira

Name: Heure Bleue Palais
Address: Essaouira, Morocco

Located just inside the historic walls of Essaouira's UNESCO-listed Medina, Heure Bleue Palais is one of Morocco's finest boutique hotels.

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Why you'll love windsurfing with Heure Bleue Palais!

Elegant Relais & Châteaux palace in Essaouira’s historic medina

Rooftop pool with panoramic views across the city and ocean

Refined Moroccan dining, traditional hammam and luxurious spa treatments

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Heure Bleue Palais, Essaouira - windsurf holidays

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Heure Bleue Palais, in detail

Heure Bleue Palais

Located just inside the historic walls of Essaouira's UNESCO-listed Medina, Heure Bleue Palais is one of Morocco's finest boutique hotels. A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, this beautifully restored 18th-century riad combines traditional Moroccan architecture with elegant colonial influences, creating a unique atmosphere that feels both luxurious and authentic.

With just 33 individually designed rooms and suites, the hotel offers a peaceful retreat away from the bustle of the Medina while remaining within easy walking distance of Essaouira's lively restaurants, artisan shops, fishing harbour and long Atlantic beach. A central palm-filled courtyard forms the heart of the property, providing a tranquil setting to relax after exploring the city.

One of the hotel's standout features is its panoramic rooftop terrace, home to a heated swimming pool overlooking the rooftops of the Medina and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. It's one of the best places in Essaouira to enjoy sunset with a drink or a leisurely lunch.

Dining is a highlight of any stay, with a choice of refined Moroccan and international cuisine served in elegant surroundings, whether in the courtyard, restaurant or rooftop terrace. Guests can also unwind in the traditional hammam and spa, enjoy a massage, or relax in the English-style lounge complete with fireplace and piano.

For travellers wanting an authentic luxury stay within Essaouira's historic Medina, Heure Bleue Palais is one of the town's standout hotels. Its intimate size, exceptional service, elegant design and superb rooftop pool create a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that perfectly complements Essaouira's artistic charm. It's an excellent choice for couples, honeymooners and anyone looking to combine boutique luxury with easy access to the city's beaches, restaurants and vibrant culture.

Facilities

Heated rooftop swimming pool with panoramic Medina and Atlantic views
Traditional Moroccan hammam and spa
Massage and wellness treatments
Fine dining restaurant serving Moroccan and international cuisine
Rooftop terrace restaurant and bar
Elegant English lounge with fireplace and piano
Beautiful central courtyard
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Concierge service
Cinema room
Billiards room

All accommodation is individually decorated, blending Moroccan craftsmanship with colonial-inspired furnishings, carved wood, rich textiles and marble bathrooms. Modern comforts including air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibar, luxury bathroom amenities and flat-screen televisions are provided throughout.

Classic Rooms - The entry-level rooms provide an elegant and comfortable base for exploring Essaouira, centred around the peaceful internal courtyard.

Deluxe Rooms – 45m² - Spacious and beautifully furnished, Deluxe Rooms feature king or twin beds, generous marble bathrooms, separate WC and an additional seating or desk area. Each room has its own distinctive design inspired by Moroccan, African or British influences. Accommodates up to two adults and one child.

Suites – 60m² - The hotel's luxurious suites offer significantly more living space with separate lounge areas, elegant Arab-Portuguese décor and large marble bathrooms with both bath and walk-in shower. Some feature fireplaces, making them particularly attractive during the cooler winter months. Suitable for up to three guests.

Family Suites - Designed for families or friends travelling together, these spacious suites feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large shared living area, comfortably accommodating up to five guests.

Price guide

Hotel only is per room, per night. Package week is per person including flights from United Kingdom.

Month	Hotel only room / night	Package week pp incl. flights
Mar	£292 breakfast	£1,215
Apr	£296 breakfast	£1,260
May	£284 breakfast	£1,193 Best value
Jun	£286 breakfast	£1,228
Jul	£288 breakfast	£1,286
Aug	£290 breakfast	£1,344
Sep	£501 breakfast	£1,954
Oct	call for a quote	call for a quote
Nov	£298 breakfast	£1,218
Dec	call for a quote	call for a quote

The package week includes

Flights from United Kingdom
7 nights at the hotel, on the meal basis shown
Per person, based on two sharing a room

Neither price includes

Airport transfers
Windsurf centre services — lessons, coaching, kit hire

We book both for you at trade rates and almost always beat the centre’s own price. See windsurf centre prices.

Guide prices only. Your exact quote is built from live flight and hotel rates for your dates.

Booking Heure Bleue Palais with us

We lose sleep so you don’t.

We take every booking personally. Anything that doesn’t look right, anything that needs chasing — we’re the ones awake worrying about it, so you’re not.

Your money goes into trust

Not into our bank account. It sits with an independent trustee and is only released after you have travelled. If we stopped trading tomorrow it would still be there, and it would come back to you.

We book it all, and then check it

Flights, transfers, the room you actually chose, your lessons. Confirmed before you fly, not arranged when you land. We don’t book the cheapest transfer — drivers who turn up and speak English.

We call you before you go

Documents, visas, kit, anything you’re unsure about. A real conversation with the person who booked it, not an automated reminder.

We’re on WhatsApp the whole time you’re away

Any hour, any country. Flight moved, room not right, lessons cancelled for weather — one number, answered by someone who already knows your booking.

No obligation. We’ll come back with a full itinerary and a price.

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