Pending the launch of our booking platform in 2025, booking requests should be sent by email to contact@shambhala-essaouira.com. Please specify the number of guests and the desired dates.
Have a question? If you don’t find the answer in the list below, feel free to write to us at contact@shambhala-essaouira.com.
Reservations
How to book?
Until the launch of our booking platform in 2025, please send your booking request by email to contact@shambhala-essaouira.com.
Minimum stay
In the "low" season, the minimum stay is 3 nights.
In the "high" season, the minimum stay is 7 nights.
For specific requests, feel free to contact us.
How many guests can the house accommodate?
The client must provide the number of guests at booking. The number of occupants cannot exceed the number of beds (12). Children under three years old sleeping in a crib are not counted. If the number of occupants exceeds the bed capacity (12), Shambhala Essaouira reserves the right to refuse additional guests. This refusal is not considered a modification or cancellation of this contract.
What are the cancellation terms?
Any modification or cancellation request must be sent via email.
The booking deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Cancellations due to a pandemic or other natural disaster preventing the stay at Shambhala Essaouira will result in a full refund of the deposit paid.
90 days before the contract’s effective date, 50% of the total amount will be retained.
60 days before the contract’s effective date, 100% of the total amount will be retained.
In the event of non-payment by the due dates or failure to comply with any clause in this agreement, the owner may demand immediate termination, and the tenant must vacate the premises.
Stay
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is before 10:30 AM.
What is included in the rental?
Tourist tax and promotion tax: 38 MAD / day / person
A cook (present from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) to prepare all meals
A housekeeper for general cleaning and daily room maintenance
A gardener to maintain the pool and garden
Linens (bed sheets, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels)
Toiletries: soap and shower gel "Les sens de Marrakech"
Electricity, water, gas
Heated pool
Wi-Fi Internet
Pool heating
Security guard
What is not included in the rental?
Food costs (all purchases for your consumption)
Cancellation insurance
Airport transfer
Babysitting
Villa pre-stocking
Car with driver
Can parties be held at the villa?
To maintain the tranquility of the villa and its surroundings, parties are not permitted at Shambhala. We kindly ask you to keep music at a volume that will not disturb the neighborhood.
Services
Does the house staff speak my language?
The house staff speaks Arabic and French.
Drinking water
Our houses are equipped with a reverse osmosis system. This water filtration system makes the water safe to drink. There is a small tap connected to the system at the kitchen sink that provides drinking water.
What are the kitchen hours?
The cook is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM to prepare all your meals.
Upon arrival, the cook will provide you with a menu card. You can select your meals from the offered options.
Shopping
It depends on your preferences… Some prefer to order most ingredients from a grocer we work with who delivers to the house. You only need to pay for your purchases.
Others prefer to:
Visit the souk (on Wednesdays in Ida Ougourd) or the Medina to buy fruits, vegetables, spices, etc.
Go to the port to choose the daily catch
Or go to the supermarket.
First meals at the villa
To help you settle in and relax right away, Shambhala offers to prepare your first 3 meals. Please reserve this service 10 days before your arrival.
Access & Addresses
Do I need a passport to travel to Morocco?
You need a valid passport to enter Morocco.
How to get to Essaouira?
With its international airport, Essaouira is served internationally by several flights from some European cities, and the airport is just 15 minutes from Shambhala. You can take a taxi or pick up your rental car on-site…
How to reach the villa?
Shambhala is easily accessible from Essaouira airport. We offer a shuttle service to facilitate your arrival and departure. The villa is close to the main attractions of the city while providing a peaceful, secluded setting for your relaxation.
Car rental
We highly recommend renting a car for your transportation needs. Shambhala is located in the beautiful countryside of Essaouira, 10 minutes by car from shops and 20 minutes from the beaches and medina.
Car rental rates range between €25 and €50 per day for a 5-person vehicle. If you wish, we can share our recommended contacts. The car can be rented at the airport or delivered to the villa.
Taxis
If you need a taxi for airport transfer, arranging your travel during your stay… we will provide you with our contact's information.For your information:
A transfer between Marrakech and Essaouira costs between €70 and €80 depending on the number of people (from 1 to 8 people),
A transfer between Shambhala and Essaouira's Medina costs between €10 and €15 depending on the number of people.
Activities
If you’d like your stay to be filled with various activities, Essaouira offers many options: kite surfing, surfing, windsurfing, golf, horseback riding, quad biking, cycling, guided tours, cooking workshops, massages, and more. We’ll provide you with the necessary contacts so you can organize and book your activities.
By car:
The Mogador Golf Course is 15 minutes away
The surf & kite beaches of Essaouira are 20 minutes away, and Sidikaouki Beach is 25
Essaouira’s Medina is 25 minutes away
Essaouira International Airport is 15 minutes away
The shops in Ghazoua (pharmacy, supermarket, local shops, etc.) are 10 minutes away
Restaurants
There's nothing like an outing to the Medina for a drink, a meal… or a lunch with your feet in the water. We will share the details of our favorite establishments.
