Kaouki Lodge

Rooms

There are six guest rooms, ranging from cute and cosy singles to spacious, sunlit doubles. Each room is designed with traditional, local materials, featuring exposed stone walls, in-built shelves, coves and wardrobes, and shower ensuites. All are simple but not at all sparse, with flashes of colour in locally crafted textiles elegantly strewn over the beds and lounge areas. 

The Double Rooms are south-facing and full of light, with pretty window seats and terraces for soaking up the sun. The Double/Twin Rooms also have garden terraces, and can be made up with either a superking or two single beds. For families with teens, a Double and Twin can be booked next to each other on request. The Single Rooms are simple and slightly smaller, but just as stylish and comfortable, with a double bed and shower ensuite - perfect for a solo traveller.

All rooms come with wifi, a carafe of drinking water, toiletries, towels and a poncho and extra towels for the pool and beach.

For groups or multi-generational trips, there is also the option of renting out the whole house. This means you get 4 double bedrooms (two of which can be made into twins on request), the lounge, boules pitch, yoga shala, kitchen and outdoor areas all to yourself. The owner stays on the grounds but not in the house, so she's still around to help with whatever you need.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• Pool towels
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is served in the open-plan lounge and dining area, with a hearty spread of fresh fruit, yoghurt, muesli and freshly squeezed juice, along with bread, cakes, eggs on request, and your choice of tea or coffee.

For lunch and dinner, there are a few options within walking distance, or you can take the 20-minute drive to Essaouira for a wider range of restaurants and bars. If you have a car, there are also a couple of restaurants along the coast further out of town. Jo is always eager to offer up her recommendations and make reservations.

One of her favourites is Chez Larbi, a small, local restaurant right down the road, where she calls ahead with your orders so you don’t have to wait (a tagine can take up to an hour). And there’s plenty more local wisdom where that comes from, so make sure to get her guidance.

If you're renting out the whole house, it's self-catering. You'll have full access to the well-stocked kitchen, with essentials like eggs, milk, dried goods (pasta, lentils, rice, tinned tomatoes, etc), oil, spices, a fresh fruit basket, and a selection of veg upon arrival.

You can pick up basic supplies at the village shop, for more extensive shopping, it's a 15 min drive to the nearest supermarket, or there's a Carrefour (which also sells alcohol) in Essaouira 20 mins away.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• This area is known for surfing of all kinds, including kitesurfing and windsurfing. The waves here are great for beginners and pros, and gear & lessons are available in town.
• Take a horse or camel ride along the golden, sandy beach (go at sunset if you want to make it extra magical)
• Go out on a thrilling Quad Bike or ATV ride across the dunes or along the coast
• Walk inland through the dunes or along the coast’s rocky areas; low tide reveals charming rockpools near the old shrine
• If you’re hoping for some relaxation and rejuvenation, you can have Jo book you in at the hammam down the road or arrange an in-room massage
• Borrow one of Kaouki Lodge’s yoga mats for some stretching at sunset, or ask Jo to arrange for a yoga instructor to come to the house
• Book in for a Moroccan cooking class, where you can learn local recipes and then taste your new talents over a long lunch
• Mountain bikes are available for hire from the house, or you can arrange for e-bikes or a guided bike tour further afield
• Visit the Sidi Kaouki cooperative market to buy argan oil products, honey, and handmade crafts
• Simply unwind: stroll along near-empty beaches, borrow a board game, lounge on the terrace and take a dip in the pool
• Take a day trip to Essaouira – just a 20-25 min drive away – and explore the UNESCO‑listed medina, souks, port, and ramparts

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boules
• Camel rides
• Cooking classes
• Cycling
• Horse riding
• Kitesurfing
• Mountain biking
• Paragliding
• Shopping / markets
• Surfing
• Traditional cultures
• Windsurfing
• Yoga

Kids

Only families with kids aged 12 and over are permitted at Kaouki Lodge in order to preserve the tranquil atmosphere. Note there are no extra beds.

Family friendly accommodation:

For families of 3 or 4 you will need to book adjacent rooms, either a double and a single, or a double and a twin which can share a terrace.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Kaouki Lodge is in Sidi Kaouki, to the south of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic Coast.

By Air:
Fly into Essaouira (15 minutes' taxi) or Marrakech (195km / 3 hours' drive), or Agadir Agadir (187km/3hr20m drive).

From the Airport:
Kaouki Lodge can help organise a transfer from all airports. If you want to hire a car, which can be a good way to explore this part of the coast, here are our rental recommendations. Onsite parking is available and free of charge.