Sofitel Essaouira Medina & Spa - Spa Experience

The Sofitel Thalassa Mogador Essaouira is luxury, modern hotel situated on the beachfront in the picturesque fishing town of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast, just 100 metres from the World Heritage Site of the Medina.

The 117 guestrooms, over two floors, feature elegant decor and furnishings with Moroccan influences. All include balconies-some with sea views, air conditioning, satellite television with premium channels, Internet connections, direct-dial phones and minibars. Bathrooms have scales, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers.

Dining options include French cuisine in the relaxed restaurant with a poolside terrace, seafood and barbeques at the open-air beach restaurant, and Moroccan cuisine in the elegant Allen Restaurant with Moroccan-style decor and nightly musical entertainment. Guests can soak up the sun on the loungers, cool off with a dip in the outdoor pool, and enjoy a drink at the poolside bar. They can also workout in the fitness centre, try out water sports at the private beach, and relax with a massage, beauty treatments, spa tub or time in the Hammam at the Thalassotherapy centre.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on the local area and arrange tours and excursions, while other amenities include currency exchange, all-hours room service, dry cleaning, and complimentary parking.

Famous for its Atlantic winds, Essaouira is popular with windsurfers and water sports fans, while local crafts, such as cabinet making and marquetry work, are available in the local markets and workshops. The Medina with its narrow streets, imposing ramparts and souks is 100 metres away, and the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum is two kilometres from the hotel. Essaouira Mogador Airport is 15 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.