Mr & MRS Smith le Jardin des Douars

I had the chance to come back to Jardin des Douars for a week in May. Such a great experience again. I love this place. The local architecture, beautiful, lush gardens, the 2 pools (with the quiet no-kids pool making sure you can rest and read peacefully), the great choice of food at lunch and dinner (a paradise for fresh fish lovers), the friendly staff, the cool relaxing atmosphere for 'apero time' with live music before the dinner… always so hard to leave. Can't wait to be back!

At first, I was a bit hesitant about staying at Jardin Des Douars, as it wasn’t located right next to the town or beach, and the photos online gave it a more generic hotel vibe. However, my concerns were quickly put to rest. The gardens were stunning, the service was outstanding, and the rooms were beautifully designed and comfortable. We stayed in a room for three (a couple with a child), and the layout was perfect, with a small curtain-divided side room for our daughter, giving everyone privacy and space. The two pools were fantastic – one for kids to enjoy without disturbing anyone else, which made it a truly relaxing experience. The hotel also offered a good-sized parking area, which was very convenient since we had rented a car and were able to explore the surrounding area easily. As for the food, it was a delicious mix of Moroccan and Western options, though a few more healthy or lighter choices would have been welcomed. Nevertheless, everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, we found the hotel to be good value for money, relaxing, all in all a well-rounded experience and we would love to return in the future.

A wonderful hotel in a beautiful setting. We stayed for 5 nights in May and had an amazing time. The hotel is a quick taxi ride from Essaouira or the airport but feels like another world. Staff are attentive and very friendly. Omar deserves a special mention who took great care of us and was a big hit with our two year old daughter. Rooms are beautifully arranged and have a traditional, kasbah-like feel to them but with contemporary touches. We stayed in the Babel suite which was beautiful and had a rooftop terrace that we used a lot. If there is one minor grumble, it’s that we were charged for coffee pods which you may feel should be included given level of hotel the room rates - but otherwise room facilities were perfect. The hotel is set within landscaped grounds and is very peaceful. Our daughter loved looking for frogs and tortoises in the pond on our way to dinner each evening. There is an adult only pool and a family pool - but we found both to be equally peaceful. The indoor restaurant / breakfast room is nice but we ate outside every evening. The food is good quality and while the menu is quite limited, they offer specials each night to keep things fresh. The basil smash cocktail was a favourite too! There is also a tranquil spa where my wife and I enjoyed a hammam treatment with black soap and salt scrub! It’s a perfect escape and we made a promise to return as soon as we checked out.