Slow Luxury at the Serai

The Serai, Moulay Bouzerktoune, 44022 Essaouira, Morocco – Excellent location - show map

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Slow Luxury at the Serai

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  • Entire home
  • 3014 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Boasting sea views, Slow Luxury at the Serai features accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 30 km from Golf de Mogador. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The spacious villa has 5 separate bedrooms and includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and dining area. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for the buffet breakfast. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the villa offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool and yoga classes on offer at Slow Luxury at the Serai. For guests with children, the accommodation provides outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 40 km from Slow Luxury at the Serai.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Children's playground

Windsurfing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
4 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Essaouira

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  • Zaid
    France France
    “Tout était fabuleux. La maison est somptueuse, chaque détail a été réfléchi avec goût par Mark, l'hôte, qui a mis toute son âme à la construction de ce véritable bijou pendant 17 ans. Un véritable havre de paix ancré dans la nature, à quelques pas...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Mark

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Host review score
Host review score
Mark
Built by our own hands, and those of our friends, some fishermen and lots of volunteers over the last 17 years, the Serai is no ordinary house or villa. Almost every visitor says it has a special and beautiful atmosphere. Maybe that's because when you take that long over something you put into it your heart and soul, and because it looks and feels like it's been here for centuries? Who knows? It might just be because of the monumental view, or the utter peace and quiet, the bright starry sky, the sound of the waves... You will be renting 5 bedrooms (4x en-suite), the saloon, dining room, kitchen, rooftop terrace, hall and pool, all of which are arranged around a central courtyard with a fabulous vaulted roof of vines and honeysuckle. The pool is a natural plunge pool, situated in the courtyard to avoid evaporation. It is naturally cleaned by a floating wetland system of plants and fish and uses no chemicals.
I am from Scotland, my wife is Argentinian, and we have two young children. One of us will be inhabiting the north wing of the house, without sharing any part of the rentable area with you. You may see us from time to time, however, as we work to ensure your stay is as happy as possible. There is also Zahra (cleaning lady / cook) and Si Mohamed (guardian) who will be at your service.
The Serai is 30mins drive from Essaouira, 8 mins walk to the deserted beach, and 40 mins walk to the windsurfer's 'mecca' of Moulay Bouzerktoune, where there are some small cafes. The house sits at the foot of a forested hillside and between two small fishing and farming communities. There are no other tourist developments of villas in sight. The main road is 2km away along a dirt track.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Slow Luxury at the Serai
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Soundproofing
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Private beach area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Food & Drink
    • Kid-friendly buffet
    • Kid meals
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    • Children's playground
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules

    Slow Luxury at the Serai takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Slow Luxury at the Serai

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Slow Luxury at the Serai on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Slow Luxury at the Serai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Slow Luxury at the Serai is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Slow Luxury at the Serai is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Slow Luxury at the Serai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Slow Luxury at the Serai on this page.

    • Slow Luxury at the Serai offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Swimming Pool
      • Yoga classes
      • Bike tours

    • Slow Luxury at the Serai is 9.3 miles from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Slow Luxury at the Serai can accommodate the following group size:

      • 12 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Slow Luxury at the Serai has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Slow Luxury at the Serai on this page.