Villa Lumi, a haven of light, with a private chef included

LUMI. Light, in Latin. It's no coincidence that this villa bears this name. As soon as you step through the door, light envelops you—the bay windows open onto the sublime infinity pool, the Moroccan sky floods in, the white tadelakt walls seem to absorb the sun only to gently release it all day long. And somewhere in the kitchen, Asmaa is already preparing something that smells of cumin, rose, and honey. VILLA LUMI is part of the private Les Villas Kara estate, nestled in the countryside between Essaouira and the Atlantic—15 minutes from the medina, 10 minutes from the airport. On one level, entirely oriented towards its 12-meter swimming pool, it was designed so that the interior and exterior become one. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and natural light flood in from morning to evening. The materials are those of authentic Morocco—zellige tiles, bejmat tiles, tadelakt plaster, and natural wood—showcased by an open and generous architecture. Four bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, including a separate cottage in the garden, ideal for a family with older children, two couples wanting their own space, or a group of friends. A covered terrace, furnished with wooden sun loungers and custom-made mattresses, runs the length of the house. PGJyPg - A summer kitchen with a barbecue facing the pool for al fresco dining, starry nights, and the sound of the water. PGJyPg - Up to 10 people. Summer or winter — south-facing, fireplace for cool evenings. PGJyPg - PGJyPg - ASMAA — 15 years of Moroccan cuisine, just for you. PGJyPg - There are people who cook and there are people who pass on their knowledge. PGJyPg - Asmaa belongs to the second category. For over 15 years, she has been preparing dishes from the heart of Morocco with the precision of someone who learned from the best — spices measured to the gram, tagines simmering until the meat falls off the bone, gazelle horns as flaky as lace, khobz bread kneaded by hand every morning before dawn. Asmaa doesn't follow recipes. This is the recipe. 🇲🇦 Moroccan Breakfast: You have the choice: • Self-service: Asmaa uses YOUR groceries for breakfast OR • "All-inclusive" option: €7/person/day — a set Moroccan menu prepared by our cook (coffee, tea, orange juice, fresh bread, homemade jams, butter, msemens or baghirs, eggs, fruit) Our breakfasts follow our fixed and high-quality selection. - Any special requests or allergies? Let us know before your arrival, and we will accommodate you. PGJyPg - For those with a bigger appetite: a Premium breakfast supplement is available upon request, at your expense (fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, eggs, local specialities, etc.). And if you'd like to delve deeper—if you want to understand why Moroccan cuisine is one of the most complex and captivating in the world—Asmaa opens her kitchen to you. Imagine: you join her one morning, apron tied, hands in the dough for a pastilla. She explains why the filo sheets are layered this way and not the other, how ras el hanout is made up of more than thirty spices, and why couscous is flavoured with orange blossom water. She tells you about Morocco while she cooks. And when you finally sit down to enjoy what you've prepared together—by the pool, the golden light of late afternoon on the argan trees—you realise that you'll never forget this moment. ASMAA'S PACKAGES: - Flavours Package — she prepares 1 meal per day "all-inclusive" (lunch or dinner, according to your preferences - starter/main course OR main course/dessert): €15 per adult/day · €10 per child (under 10 years old)/day. - Immersion Package — she prepares 2 meals per day "all-inclusive" "Inclusive" (lunch or dinner, according to your preferences - starter/main course OR main course/dessert): €30 per adult/day · €20 per child (under 10 years old)/day A supplement may be added to the packages depending on the products requested by the clients (fish, shellfish, cheeses, etc.). We will discuss this together, according to your preferences. — Private culinary workshop: market visit + collaborative cooking with Asmaa - price upon request. SERVICES AT THE VILLA (upon reservation) FOR YOUR COMFORT: - Arrival package: delivery of your initial groceries to the villa: €30 PGJyPg PGJyPg PGJyPg ESSAOUIRA, JUST A STEP AWAY: PGJyPg The blue and white city awaits you — an UNESCO-listed medina, fishing port, art galleries, and Gnawa musicians in the alleyways. PGJyPg The surf and kitesurf beaches are among the most beautiful in Africa.
And when the sun sets on the dunes, a camel or horse ride takes on a whole new dimension.

OUR SERVICES FOR A HASSLE-FREE STAY:
— Car delivered directly to the airport — you land, you leave, without waiting
— Massages, hammam and treatments at home; SPA in the Medina PGJyPg — Yoga, Pilates, personal trainer at the villa PGJyPg — Surfing and kitesurfing with a certified instructor PGJyPg — Quad biking, buggy rides, and horse or camel rides PGJyPg — Hairdresser and barber at home - Photographer to capture your stay PGJyPg PGJyPg Just one message is all it takes — we'll take care of everything. PGJyPg PGJyPg LUMI is not just a villa. PGJyPg It's a feeling. The feeling of waking up in the light, smelling hot coffee and fresh bread, hearing the pool water and the wind in the argan trees—and knowing that, for a few days, life is exactly as it should always be. Asmaa, Benoit, and Anne will put their hearts into ensuring you leave feeling fulfilled, at peace, and with only one desire: to return. Villa LUMI awaits you with open arms.