Title: Palais Aya Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111760400&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Palais Aya Villa in Essaouira ## Photo gallery for Palais Aya ![Interior - Palais Aya (essouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111760400/111760400/503f04f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Palais Aya (essouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111760400/111760400/e0c8e19b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Palais Aya (essouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111760400/111760400/3f263b52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Palais Aya (essouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111760400/111760400/45f9ee03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Palais Aya (essouira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111770000/111760400/111760400/679d970c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Palais Aya provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Palais Aya Palais Aya welcomes you to Essaouira, just a few minutes from Sidi Kaouki beach, in an enchanting setting. This traditional riad, with its authentic Moroccan decor, offers a private swimming pool, barbecue, terrace, hammam and fully equipped kitchen. It has 5 comfortable bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ideal for a stay with family or friends. Let yourself be seduced by this haven of peace, perfect for an unforgettable getaway. Ideally located between Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki, the Palais has been designed to transform your stay into an enchanted interlude. With 5 bright bedrooms featuring large, comfortable beds and 2 single beds, 2 elegant bathrooms and a hammam for relaxation, every detail has been designed with your well-being in mind. Two warm, traditional Moroccan-style lounges, a large living room with a convivial dining table, and a fully-equipped kitchen await you for unforgettable moments. Outside, a shaded dining area facing the swimming pool invites you to enjoy the mild Moroccan climate in a soothing atmosphere. Let yourself be seduced by Riad Aya, where every moment becomes a precious memory, between tradition and serenity. Everything is at your disposal: swimming pool, living room, kitchen, wifi internet, television, beach towels, bath towels, sheets and linens, air conditioning. You will have a personal welcome by our property manager and we remain available in case of any questions. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55050000/55046600/55046553/4fe8a336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ENTIRED 6-BEDROOMED RIAD - Riad Lunetoile Medina - Hot tub [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=55046553&PinnedHotelID=55046553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27927500/27927456/b5ce49eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yousurf Surf House Quartier des Dunes - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.4 Good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=27927456&PinnedHotelID=27927456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113480000/113470500/113470447/df9acb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Mouette et les Dromadaires Essaouira - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £143 includes taxes & fees 10 Mar - 11 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=113470447&PinnedHotelID=113470447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10240000/10237500/10237496/3d8cd25a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Essaouira Lodge Ounagha - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 54 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=10237496&PinnedHotelID=10237496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=111760400&PinnedHotelID=111760400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=111760400,55046553,27927456,113470447,10237496) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Essaouira is home to this villa. Port of Essaouira and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. [Visit our Essaouira travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essaouira.dx602392) [View more Villas in Essaouira](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Villas.d602392-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.511316,-9.757776&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ylj_Ebypz%40%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQDQBOBQDQDODQDODQDODQFOFODOFOFOFOFOHMFOHMFOHMHMHMHMHMJMHMJKHMJKJKJKHKLKJKJKJILIJKLIJILGLIJILGLGLGLGNGLGLELGNELENELELCNENCLCNCNCLCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFNFJFLFLHLHLFJHLHJJLHJJJHJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLHLJLHLHLHLFLHNHLFNHLFNFNFNFNDNFNDNFPDNDPDNDPDNBPDPBNBPDPBP%40PBPBP%40P%40PBP%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAR%3FPAPAPCPAPAPCPCPAPCPEPCPCNEPCPEPENEPENENGPENGNENGNGNGNGNILGNINILGLILINIJKLILILKJILKJKJKLKHKJKJKJKHMHKJMHKHMHMFMHMFKFOFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIKIMIKKMIKIKKKKMKIIKMKKKKIMKKIMKMIMIKIOIMIMGMIOGOIMGOGOGOGOEOGOGOEQEOEOEQEOEQEQCOCQEQCQCQCQAQCQAQCQAQAQAQ%3FQASAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iH8liH7tMPG-bQ-aLZ5CeFBX8jM=) essouira ### What's nearby - ![Female surfer and camels at the beach of Essaouira, Morocco, Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 207929605; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115286/d138f8a3-f826-4e1e-bfdc-c34b49c53dd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Essaouira Beach 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![blue boat and tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/3a8bee58-5736-4f4b-ac74-58aa864910b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skala du Port 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Essaouira Clock Tower 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Skala de la Ville 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Place Moulay el Hassan 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Fish Burger 12 min walk - cafe Roma Essaouira 12 min walk - Restaurant Fanatic 14 min walk - Restaurant Baghdad 11 min walk - Munchies : Burgers, Wings And Milkshakes 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Palais Aya pet-friendly? ### Where is Palais Aya located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Palais Aya Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Gwyn B. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Nice property in remote location The property was really nice but it is 15 minute drive to Essaouira town NOT as described in the VRBO advert. No shops or restaurants nearby. You definitely need a car.The host was helpful. Beds are hard and uncomfortable. No cleaning materials. Even for washing up ##### Gwyn B. 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