Sofitel Essaouira Mogador, Atlantic Coast, Morocco

Luxury family friendly resort just outside the walled town of Essaouira

4 nights from around £350pp sharing a Superior Room, including daily breakfast, flights and transfers

Sofitel Essaouira Mogador is a haven of tranquility hidden in a lush natural landscape, with views of the Atlantic, and moments away from the beach and the medina. Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities, plus easy access to golf, vast beaches and great surfing, make this is an excellent year-round getaway option.

Accommodation

Sofitel Essouira's elegant décor blends contemporary French design with authentic Moroccan details, and has a total of 175 rooms including 28 two bedroom villas (with a personal butler) and 7 suites. Enjoy panoramic views from your furnished terrace, luxurious beds, and vibrant colour schemes in your room. Facilities include satellite TV, wi-fi, minibar and a bathtub and shower in the en-suite.

Activities & Experiences

With plentiful facilities on site, you are spoilt for choice with how to spend your days. Take a stroll down or get a lift to the spectacular sandy beach (where there's surfing, kite surfing and horse riding), relax by one of the two pools, enjoy being pampered in the spa, play golf on the Gary Player designed championship course next door, work out in the gym or join a yoga class. The concierge team are on hand to make your stay

as relaxed or as action packed as you wish.

If you want to explore the local sights and sounds, there are numerous places of interest nearby, such as the Sultan's Palace and the old walled town of Essaouira which has many museums and art galleries, and a bustling medina.

Families

Sofitel Essaouira is child friendly so it's a great accommodation option if you are travelling as a family. On arrival, children are given a booklet about all the activities which await for them during their stay. There is a Kids' Club for 4 to 12 year olds offering a range of fun and educational activities on the themes of nature, earth, sea and Moroccan culture and traditions.

Dining

The resort offers a range of dining options to suit all taste preferences. There are four restaurants to choose from serving anything from fresh local seafood to international dishes. Le Cafe Kasbah is a lively international venue with an open kitchen. L'Atlantique is bright poolside restaurant serving fresh, local and seasonal seafood. L'Ateliers Aux Arômes is Moroccan and French inspired with a particular emphasis on local spices, the restaurant has a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. Le Club House, located on the golf course, is the perfect place to enjoy a spot to eat post or pre golf or just to enjoy the beautiful setting, it served delicious barbecue style food.

Weather & Seasons

Spring (March to May) is arguably the best time to visit as these months are pleasantly warm and sunny, and the landscape is lush and green. Avoid August when Essaouira gets invaded by large numbers of visitors from home and abroad. Autumn (mid Sep-mid Nov) is also lovely, but the countryside tends to look a bit parched. Summer is pretty hot (approx 35°C) but tempered by sea breezes, and winter can be chilly at night.

Getting Here

Direct flights from London Luton to Essaouira with easyjet twice a week (Saturdays and Tuesdays), followed by a 15 minute transfer. Alternatively, there are numerous daily flights to Marrakech, followed by a 2.5 hour transfer.