Villa Garance

A historic riad in a quiet alley of Essaouira’s medina, near the souks, ramparts and port. Villa Garance offers individually decorated rooms and suites, a roof terrace, a table d’hôtes and cooking classes. It is a medina stay rather than a beachfront hotel; room location, terrace access and meals should be confirmed for the chosen category.

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LGBTQ+ country travel contextSelected independently for its location and travel features; no hotel-specific LGBTQ+ inclusion policy has been verified. FCDO advice states that same-sex sexual relations are illegal in Morocco, public affection can lead to prosecution, and meeting people through online applications carries legal, personal safety and privacy risks. Read the current country advice before travel and confirm guest and room-sharing arrangements directly with the hotel. View evidence

WHY IT IS IN THE SHORTLIST

A considered base for exploring Essaouira

A small riad for exploring Essaouira’s medina on foot.
A roof terrace and Moroccan dining experiences.

NeighbourhoodMedina — quiet alley

CategoryHotel

Information checked5 Oct 2026

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DESTINATION CONTEXT

Essaouira provides the context

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GLD City Score19/100

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TRANSPARENCY

How this page was prepared

Gaylidays shortlisted this hotel independently using public information about its location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ welcome is treated as a separate evidence field and is never inferred from location alone. This is not a paid placement, a booking endorsement, a safety guarantee or a certification.

Information was checked on 5 Oct 2026. Hotel services, policies and third-party ratings can change; confirm important details directly before booking.

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