A villa all to yourself, with its own pool: the dream, as long as the water is heated. Heating is sometimes extra, and I say so on each listing. In Essaouira, the Atlantic wind makes a heated pool almost essential, even in spring. Here are the 9 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Essaouira, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa Kahina, Villa Lirio and Villa avec piscine chauffée près de la mer.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
9 places shown
The pool. Villa with heated pool and meal service.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included in the price or charged separately.
The pool. Villa with heated pool and private services.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included in the price or charged separately.
The pool. House with heated pool, close to the sea.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Private villa with a pool that can be heated on request, and a cook.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is on request: ask for it as soon as you book.
The pool. Heated 8 m × 4 m infinity pool, usable year-round, with a cover.
The pool is the most frequently mentioned topic in reviews.
Guide's tip. Large 6-bedroom villa, sleeping up to 14, with a hammam.
The pool. 15 m × 5 m pool, heated on request for an extra charge from €150 a week.
Guests praise a big, beautiful pool, nicely placed in the garden, but say nothing about the temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: request it as soon as you book.
The pool. Heated 8 m × 4 m infinity pool, in a secluded riad-style villa.
Two guests, who came in September and May, found the water pleasantly warm.
Guide's tip. Hammam and massages are available on request: book them along with the villa.
The pool. House on a private farm, heated pool advertised in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. House with heated pool advertised in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Villa Kahina (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (83 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Lirio (4.97/5) and Villa avec piscine chauffée près de la mer (4.95/5).
Yes at Villa avec piscine chauffée à Ghazoua: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Essaouira gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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