Life at La Maison des Artistes
In the old medina of Essaouira, at the foot of the Skala ramparts and facing the ocean, La Maison des Artistes is a bohemian guest house filled with art, run by Isabelle. Not a hotel: a house where you feel at home, with a shared lounge, a large terrace and seven unique rooms.
- Panoramic three-level roof terrace facing the ocean, with sun loungers
- Shared lounge and TV room, dining room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the house
- Heating and fans
- Non-smoking rooms, hypoallergenic rooms
- Board games, puzzles and books
Massages & wellness
The house has its own massage room. After a day in the medina or on the beach, treat yourself to a massage without leaving the riad. Ask Isabelle to book your treatment.
- Full body, back, neck, head, hand and foot massages (extra charge)
- Spa and wellness packages (extra charge)
- Facials, manicure, pedicure, waxing and beauty treatments
- Sauna (extra charge) and solarium
- Yoga classes, fitness and personal trainer
Breakfast & dining
- Breakfast included, every day from 8:30 to 11:30 am
- Breakfast in your room on request
- Coffee, snack bar and fresh fruit (extra charge)
- Outdoor dining area on the terrace
- Minibar in the rooms
A generous continental breakfast is served in the dining room, on the sunny terrace or in your room. Just tell Isabelle about your preferences (vegetarian, vegan…).
Services
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
- Shuttle service and car hire (extra charge)
- Tour desk: excursions and local culture visits
- Public transport tickets (extra charge)
- Concierge, private check-in and check-out, invoice on request
- Luggage storage (extra charge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry, ironing and dry cleaning (extra charge)
- Grocery delivery (extra charge)
- Public parking nearby, about €4 a day – secure parking near the port, a 5-minute walk
Activities around the house
- Windsurfing (extra charge)
- Bike hire and bike tours (extra charge)
- Walking tours and hiking (extra charge)
- Cooking classes (extra charge) (outside the house)
- Themed dinners (extra charge)
- Concerts and shows (extra charge)
- Temporary art galleries (outside the house)
- Horse riding, canoeing and kayaking (extra charge) (outside the house)
- Fishing (extra charge) (outside the house)
- Golf course within 3 km (extra charge)
Safety & access
- 24-hour security, security alarm, CCTV outside and in common areas
- Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, key access
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
The neighbourhood
Right in the old medina: the souks, the Skala, the fishing port and Moulay Hassan square are a short walk away, and so is the beach.
[Full list taken from the Booking listing – to sort with Isabelle.]