Rebali Riads
Rebali Riads is a boutique collection of six private beach villas in the village of Sidi Kaouki, south of Essaouira, on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast. A few steps from miles of gorgeous sandy beaches and stunning views over the coast and mountains. You can relax and soak up rural Moroccan life, and Essaouira is an easy drive away with its bustling souks and ramparts.
Surfing Highlights
Sidi Kaouki
Located 25 km south from Essaouira, on the road to Agadir. Powerful left and right sandy beach break with long runs, sometimes (but rarely) up to 300m. Needs SW swell and holds up to 8ft
Essaouira
Short and powerful beach break. Best at Southern End of the beach. Works on all NW-SW swell, best on a rising tide.
Imsouane
This is one of the best-kept secrets for people on a Morocco surf camp because Magic Bay is a long right-hander that can break for up to 600m when the conditions align, making it one of the longest waves in Africa. Imagine a mellow Skeleton Bay that has been flipped around, and you’ll get the picture!
Pricing & Packages
Dar Etoile
The smallest of the Rebali riads is the perfect destination for a honeymoon couple who want private space or a family with 1 or 2 children. There are steep arched stairs going to a mezzanine master bedroom and bathroom with marble bath, twin showers and basins. Outside is a private garden and dining area and a gate leading to the pool which is heated in winter. External stairs lead to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with great views.
Dar Azreq
A two bedroom riad-style villa overlooking the main pool with fabulous views of the sea and surrounding mountains. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a glass remote control sliding roof. The master suite has a private terrace and large en-suite bathroom with marble bath, double showers and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has a shower room with double basins.
Dar Jeseli
Jeseli overlooks the main pool and has two ensuite bedrooms. The villa is designed around a triple height dining courtyard with a remote control glass sliding roof. The master suite has a private terrace and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, double shower and double basins. The second bedroom opens onto a terrace and has an ensuite shower room with double basins. Outside there is a private garden with sun loungers and dining table and a gate leading to the large pool (heated in winter). There are also stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with amazing 360 degree panoramic views.
Dar Mevada
A three bedroom riad with beautiful private pool and large enclosed garden – the perfect family holiday villa. The master suite has a four-poster bed, a private terrace with ocean views and ensuite bathroom with marble bath, shower and double basins. The other bedrooms share a bathroom with marble bath and large walk-in shower. Outside there is a private garden and terracing – a centrepiece arched swimming pool with curved seating area. The garden has stairs leading to the first floor terrace and on up to the private roof terrace with panoramic views.
Dar Jamili
A three bedroom riad with beautiful private pool and large enclosed garden – the perfect family holiday villa. The open plan living room and two of the bedrooms take full advantage of the beach and sea views but to really appreciate them the private roof terrace is the place to be. The modestly-sized master bedroom is in its own wing of the villa and has duel aspect views with glass doors opening on to the pool terrace and a large window looking towards the beach. The other two bedrooms are accessed from the other side of the living space and are identical except one opens directly on to the pool terrace and has beach views, whereas the other looks out over the garde
Riad Sila
Riad Sila offers three suites for up to 8 people. The riad is designed around a 14m (45 feet) open plan sitting and dining room under a triple height void with a remote-control glass sliding roof at one end. There are three en-suite bedrooms with marble baths, twin basins and walk-in showers off the galleried landing. All the bedrooms have private terraces and the master suite has a four-poster bed and open plan bath giving views over the gardens and mountains.
Riad Valmar
The largest of the Rebali Riads, it is built around three inter-connecting courtyards and has four suites as well as a cinema room which can be made into an extra bedroom if the riad is booked exclusively. The 4 suites are on the first floor and all have private terrace access and en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and double basins. There are two master suites with four-poster beds, marble-topped baths and double showers. Two of the suites can be connected to make a family apartment with private access and large terrace.
The Resort
Rebali was created with the idea of combining the privacy and space of a villa with the services of a boutique hotel. It was born from the concept that on holiday you want as much space as your private home but without having to lift a finger if you don't want to. On-site are lovely private and shared gardens, a selection of swimming pools, a professionally managed hammam and spa and tennis court. The beach has great surfing and windsurfing and there is door-to-door camel trekking and horse riding.
Dining
Food is a an important part of any visit to Morocco and at Rebali you have the services of a full time chef, specialising in traditional Moroccan dishes including the famous tagines salads and cous-cous as well as the fresh fish caught on the doorstep. A great difficulty is deciding where to eat: in the atrium dining rooms, on the patio or even by the pool – the choice is yours. All rates include a simple breakfast and other meals can be chosen each day at extra charge. Alternatively, there are half a dozen cafes and restaurants within a short walk and many more fabulous places to eat in Essaouira. One of most popular experiences are the cooking demonstrations and lessons, where you accompany the chef to the souks to find the freshest ingredients and then help him prepare a fabulous meal for you.
Families
We think Rebali is one of the best places in Morocco for kids. The villa style accommodation is perfect for families and ensures all guests enjoy peace and quiet. There are loads of activities from camel/donkey/horse riding to hunting tortoises and Chameleons. The Chef is great at adapting food to suit youngsters tastes and if the parents want a night out in the village or in Essaouira town babysitting is easily arranged. Cots and high chairs are available at no charge for children aged 2 years and under when they share the parents room.
Activities
Build up an appetite with a game of tennis or volleyball in the gardens or make use of one of the pools. For the evenings there are a variety of entertainment from curling up with a film or some arduous star-gazing on the roof terrace. You can also take a quadbike tour over the dunes and along the beach or rent a mountain bike for the day exploring by yourself. The town of Essaouira is just a few kilometres away, also in the area are the famous oil producing Argan trees, often with goats grazing in the branches (yes, IN the branches), a vineyard for sampling wines and having lunch, village farms still following the traditional patterns of life, and animals everywhere: goats and donkeys, tortoises and camels and wait until you see the stars at night. The white dome of the hammam is the predominant design feature in the grounds and there is a good choice of traditional Moroccan and European treatments, and all just a few steps from your villa or room.
Surfing
There's a beach break all along the beach and a couple of quality reef breaks within walking distance of Rebali. There there's the famous Cap Sim point break 10 minutes away by 4x4 - this is one of Morocco's best waves and you can check the waves peeling down the point from the roof terrace of Rebali. The surfing program is very relaxed. Beginners can take lessons with a local instructor, lessons include boards and wetsuits. You can also rent equipment. Lessons and equipment also available for wind and kitesurfing. No crowds year round! Spring/Summer wetsuit all year round (water around 18-20)
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