Les Jardins de Skoura

Skoura: This charming little hotel (owned and managed by Caroline Lecomte) is located about 1.5 miles off the main road, set in the palm groves near the village of Skoura that stretch toward the High Atlas Mountains and in an area of fascinating inhabited and abandoned kasbahs.

An ideal setting to meditate in peace, stroll amongst the palm groves and explore a bygone region and its forgotten villages in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains.

Les Jardins de Skoura has eight rooms or suites set in colourful gardens with vines, olive, apricot, pomegranite and fig trees. Each room / suite is decorated in traditional style with warm colours each with its own shower and w.c. All rooms have heating for the chilly winter nights.

Approached via a dried up river bed this hotels sits in a stunning palm grove which is truly magical at sunset. The wildlife, especially the birds are a delight. This is a dependable favourite on hip itineraries.

Prices based on 2 persons sharing (breakfast and dinner included).

Base prices are in €Euro: Sterling, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.

Eating at Les Jardins de Skoura

We do not currently have any recommendations from this riad, however, there are many fantastic places to eat in Morocco.

Marrakech: We have a list of our favourites in Marrakech see here http://www.hipmarrakech.com/restaurant-guide.php

Essaouira: We are currently updating the list of local restaurants for each region.

For now in Essaouira look at the following.

• Elizir: Rue de Agadir. The best place in town, not far from the main street. The entrance resembles a classy junkshop. The entire restaurant is decorated beautifully, a really uniqueplace. Oriental classics with an Italian flavour. The service is excellent. Doors open at 8pm and there may be queues.
  
  
• Triskala Café: Rue Touahen.The décor; 60s furniture on the wall, multicolour lighting. Definitely not the type of place you would expect to find in Essaouira. The food is a mix of French and Moroccan. Rated no.2 on Tripadvisor.
  
  
• Restaurant El-Minzah: You can eat outside on the terrace of this popular restaurant which faces the ramparts. The menu features a good selection of international dishes with a good selection of fish.
  
  
• Restaurant Ferdaouss: Rue Abd Essalam Labadi. The food is unfussy and excellent. A delightful restaurant, that serves traditional Moroccan food, with an innovative take on traditional recipes.

The Atlas Mountains: You cannot go wrong by visiting the following:

• Kasbah Du Toubkal see http://www.hipmorocco.com/riad-kasbah-du-toubkal/
  
  
• Kasbah Bab Ourika http://www.hipmorocco.com/riad-kasbah-bab-ourika/
  
  
• La Roseraie http://www.hipmorocco.com/riad-roseraie/

Les Jardins de Skoura

Les Jardins de Skoura

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