Hotel in Essaouira, Morocco
Villa Laba
150pts
About Villa Laba
Many hotels talk about taking time to slow down and switch off, but Villa Laba really means it. Not only is the hotel located in the getaway-from-it-all setting of a coastal Berber village, but there is no electric lighting or WiFi. Except for using clip on book lights for bedtime reading and a WiFi spot in the Library, guests really are expected to tune into a more natural rhythm of sunlight by day, candlelight by night, and no screens at any time. Guest rooms are stylish but slightly rustic with a soothing, natural palette and layers of tactile furnishings crafted by local artisans. They come with a mix of courtyard and ocean views, some from private gardens and terraces. Days start with a homemade spread of freshly baked bread, Msemen, jams, local honey, and eggs, and for dinner, the kitchen serves a mix of Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes. There’s an outdoor pool, a wood-heated hammam, and one spa treatment which starts with the Moroccan tradition of a steam bath and scrub and finishes with a reaxing massage.
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