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Riad Imik Imik
"Welcoming homely atmosphere with European Moroccan luxury and charm"
Riad Imik Imik
Riad Imik Imik is an open, welcoming yet intimate Riad in Essaouira, located in the heart of the medina, and yet offers peace and tranquility with a range of areas to relax as a large group or solo reader. Riad Imik Imik has many authentic Moroccan features, combined with its high European standards creating a spacious and comfortable atmosphere. The attentive German owner, Britta, lives on the premises of Riad Imik Imik and has a very good knowledge of the city and region, and happy to share making sure you have the perfect holiday in Essaouira.
Riad Imik Imik is situated in the medina of Essaouira close to the gate "Bab Marrakesh", it is an easy access to the house coming by bus or car from Marrakesh.
Riad Imik Imik is located close to the Bab Marrakech gate in a quiet residential cul-de-sac.
The ground floor salon, kitchen area is open plan with a long work bench kitchen top available to guests use as they please and is complemented by the large wooden dining table and very tasteful little Moroccan furnishings. The ground floor if Riad Imik Imik also offers a comfortable combination of dining/living room with cozy fireplace and a library of books at your disposal. There is a satellite TV as well as a stereo.
The 2 storey roof terrace at Riad Imik Imik is beautifully designed with a fresh and relaxing seating area on the lower level, plus sun loungers. The upper terrace up a steep staircase allows rich and rare uninterupted views looking high over the white roof terraces of residential Essaouira.
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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottle of water in the rooms
- German owner on site
- Breakfast served every morning
- Meal options available
- Hammock
- 10min walk from the beach
Eating at Riad Imik Imik
Breakfast included
A copious breakfast is served every morning on the terrace, under the beautiful and inspiring coastal sun.
Diner options are available upon request.
Essaouira's walled medina nests a fantastic selection of restaurants. Below, a few places we recommend, but do not hesitate to ask Britta about her favorite dens
Triskala Café
Tel: 00212(0) 655 58 51 31
Rue Touahen
Cuisine: Local organic Moroccan food
Les Alizés
Tel: 00212(0) 524 47 68 19
26 Rue de la Skala
Cuisine: Traditional Moroccan
Taros
Tel: 00212(0) 524 47 64 08
Placce Moulay Hassan, Medina
www.taroscafe.com
Cuisine: Fun and trendy Moroccan
Riad Imik Imik
Top golf course in Morocco, the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa, offers some of the best golf in Morocco with course designed by Gary Player. A special contact of the wonderful French owner Isabelle, she can get her guests a special discount on green fees.
Cookery course
Learn to cook Moroccan cuisine at the highly recommended L'Atelier de Madada.
Gnawa Festival
The world famous free Gnawa Festival returns to Essaouira from the 20th to 23rd of June 2013.
Suggested Activities:
- Traditional Moroccan Hammam experience
- Wandering around the souks
- Walking along the beach, up to Diabat Village
- Camel and Horse ridding
- Quad biking around the dunes
- Visiting a Fromagerie or going wine tasting in the country side
Riad Imik Imik
"Nestled at the end of a quiet street, Riad Imik Imik's door opens into the most serene inner courtyard, where noises melt away and a cool surround awaits. The owner Britta, welcomes you with a wealth of information on what to see and do and where to put your feet up in between! After settling into the gorgeous room, where every single detail is considered and all corners filled with interesting artefacts, you can slip up to the roof terrace to catch a breathtaking sight of the Medina. A delicious breakfast is served up here, under the sunshine, it's certainly worth reserving an hour or two for such a morning treat! The Riad hosts you in true laid back Essaouira style and I certainly wouldn't stay anywhere else. The location is unbeatable and you truly do feel like you have arrived home!"
Tink from London, April 2013
"My stay at Riad Imik Imik was by far the best part of my last Moroccan journey, and I definitely plan to visit again in the future. The house is beautiful and carefully renovated, with love, taste and attention to every detail. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, you immediately feel at home. Breakfasts in the morning sun on the wonderful terrace, with the seagulls waiting for their share, are unique moments, to look forward too. And Britta, the landlady (and the brave author of the home makeover) was just the perfect host, always present as a friend with her good advice and company, but never in the way.. What more can one ask for?"
Alberto D. from Prague, March 2013
Riad Location
Located in a cul-de-sac near to the popular Bab Marrakech with its easy access to the Essaouria beach. Riad Imik Imik is a 10 minute walk to the busy restaurant area in Essaouira and the intruiging and inviting fish market on the port
Riad Imik Imik Rooms
Beldi
The Beldi room is the largest of all the bedrooms, located on the 1st floor of Riad Imik Imik, and can be made up as a double or twin. Created in a rich cream coloured tadelakt, this room at Riad Imik Imik has a wonderfully sensual rich atmosphere. Pictures of grand Kasbah's elegantly don the walls alongside an interesting and personal collection of furnishing made from natural local material.
The bathroom is cosy with a dark intimate tadelakt, and walk in shower.
This room at Riad Imik Imik has a spacious seating area with working fireplace, along with the large windows opening onto the 1st floor balcony, perfect for a cosy romantic stay in Essaouira.
Blue
The warm Blue room has a cosy countryside feel to it with a tall grand bed and collection of low intimate Moroccan styled lighting. This room at Riad Imik Imik has a large arched window which opens out on the derb below, leading away from the quiet residential area of Riad Imik Imik and populated with the wonderfully friendly locals, or occasional group of laughing children. This room has a small seating area with table at the base of the bed, along with a collection of oriental art.
The bathroom at Riad Imik Imik is spacious, with large walk in shower and Moroccan brass shower. The bathroom has been created out of the traditional Moroccan building technique of tadelakt creating a dark sensual atmosphere, perfect for a romantic holiday in Essaouira in a friendly hospitable atmosphere.
Rouge
The Rouge room at Riad Imik Imik is located on the second floor, furnished in a traditional Moroccan style with arched doorways and double wardrobe. This room at Riad Imik Imik makes good use of the space, with cosy 2 person sofa area, and nice selection of Berber artwork. This room has a fresh warm feel, with large arched window looking up the small derb heading towards the centre of town, with normal local life going on below.
The bathroom consists of two rooms, one with tadelakt shower and the other a spacious sink/ dressing area.
This room at Riad Imik Imik is well suited for a intimate stay in Essaouira close to the main souk areas of the town.
Cozy
The Cosy room at Riad Imik Imik is a spacious double room decorated in a rich peach tadelakt. The bedroom has a large ornate black metal four post bed with North African tasteful styled curtain drapes, accompanied very well by the large glass panelled window/ doors opening out onto the 2nd floor balcony. The Cozy room has large Moroccan carpets and some interesting original Moroccan antique furnishings.
The in room spiral staircase leads upto a private lounge area with big comfy sofas, office area and working fireplace. This room at Riad Imik Imik is well suited for guests wanting an intimate stay in Morocco with the option of more community atmosphere to be enjoyed in the large ground floor kitchen, dining area. A wonderful choice for a romantic getaway in Morocco or honeymoon in Essaouira.
Please note:
- The base rate price at Riad Imik Imik is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
