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Madada Mogador

Essaouira, Morocco

The vision of Christine Dadda, Madada Mogador is a unique boutique hotel situated in Essaouira, Morocco. Nestled in the 16th Century ramparts of ancient Mogador, the district was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001. Madada Mogador overlooks the blue Atlantic Ocean, and with its entrance in the medina the property exudes historic character, while only a few metres from the beach. Formerly the house of Jewish merchants, the original building dates to the 1800’s. Purchased in 2000, the Madada underwent a 4 year renovation, carefully employing traditional techniques and materials to reimagine the building, mixing traditional knowledge and contemporary design. Today Madada Mogador offers guests 9 rooms and suites with a resolutely modern look, though rooted in tradition and rich history.

Assala Standard Room

 

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The Assala Standard Room fuses contemporary architecture with natural and warm tones. Located on the 1st floor at the patio level, the Assala overlooks the twisting alleyways of the ancient Medina. The ensuite bathroom has a double sink in aged brass, and a large zeolite and tadelakt lime-plaster bath open to the bedroom. The Assala has an air of comfort and elegant ambiance, resulting from the balance of space and natural tones and materials.

 

Room size: 25 m²

View: Overlooking the Medina

Madada Superior Room

 

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You’ll love the elegance of the refined Madada Superior room which opens onto the ramparts of Essaouira and its old fishing port. Located on the 1st floor, this comfortable suite echoes the natural colours of our local terrain, whilst a private balcony from its bathroom overlooks the blue Atlantic ocean. The bathroom has a double basin in aged brass and a large bathtub in local tadelakt lime-plaster and hand crafted zellige tiles. A charming space from which to enjoy Essaouira.

 

Room size: 30 m²

View of the fortified walls and the port

Sabra Standard Room

 

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Blending tradition and modernity, the Sabra bedroom is decorated in shades of red, recalling the vegetable dyed silk fabric hand woven in the local souks. Located on the patio level, the Sabra offers a view of the ramparts of Essaouira and its many winding alleyways.

 

Room size: 25 m²

View of the Medina

Pacha Ocean View Room

 

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Named for the Persian ‘Padichah’, meaning sovereign, the Pacha room will not disappoint. Located on the ground floor on a large terrace facing the ocean, with privacy guaranteed thanks to the tinted windows. The bathroom is rendered in a traditional tadelakt lime-plaster, the colour recalling the local terrain. The Pacha exudes a refined and comfortable atmosphere with its fabulous views over the Atlantic ocean.

 

Room size: 20 m²

View of the ocean

Salma Ocean View Room

 

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Taking its name from the Moroccan princess, the Arab-Andalusian architecture of the Salma Ocean View Room represents the diversity of Morocco. Located on a large terrace, accessed from the side, the Salma is all about gentle comfort. A large window gifts our guests a sublime view over the bay of Essaouira, which allows you to see without being seen thanks to its tinted glass. A wonderfully relaxing space.

 

Room size: 20 m²

View of the ocean

Mogador Ocean View Suite

 

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Our family suite, the Mogador Ocean View Suite sits on the edge of the ramparts. The bedroom opens onto a private balcony overlooking the beaches, fortified walls, and the port of Essaouira. Decorated in a colonial style, Mogador enjoys a spacious layout. With a ceiling high of more than 6 metres, the sense of space is phenomenal. Perfect for 2 to 4 guests thanks to its mezzanine, the Mogador has a palatial feel.

 

Room size: 35 m²

View of the fortified walls and port

Ramparts Side Loft Suite

 

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This large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite is perfect for 2 to 4 guests. An elegant and modern loft style apartment with an incredible sense of space thanks to its ceiling height of over 6 metres. It comprises 1 twin or double bedroom,  and a double bed on the mezzanine which overlooks the living room and its fireplace. One of the two bathrooms offers an incredible view of the city ramparts while the rest of the apartment overlooks the garden.

 

Room size: 90 m²

View of the fortified walls and garden

Cherifa Junior Suite

 

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The Cherifa has a large private terrace overlooking the harbour and historic ramparts of Essaouira. Hidden away on the terrace, guests can relax on the large sofa, enjoying the majestic view and cool see breeze. A fireplace and cozy living room provide comfort year round, and the original and contemporary bathroom invites you to relax and refresh. The Cherifa offers the perfect mix of indoors and outdoor living for your stay in Essaouira.

 

Room size: 20 m²

Terrace area: 30 m²

View of the ocean and fortified walls

Cabana Ocean View Room

 

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The latest addition to the Madada collection, the Cabana room floats high above the Medina and the Bay of Essaouira. Located on our second terrace, the Cabana features an exceptional 180 degree view of the Atlantic ocean. This luxurious white wooden cabin is the ultimate romantic hideout where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Essaouira from your terrace.

 

Room size: 20 m²

180° view overlooking the ocean

La Table Madada

 

Formerly a carob warehouse where the king’s traders stored their goods in order to export them to Europe, La Table is steeped in history and offers specialities of fish with a menu full of flavours of the Ocean and Morocco. Under magnificent stone arches, chef prepare fresh dishes from the Moroccan coasts. Fish and crustaceans arrive the same day, highlighting the freshness of the seafood.

 

The top of the poster is held by a spider crab gratin to swoon although there are serious competitors with the tenderloin of beef, often flambé before your eyes, a real spectacle, the sea bass in salt crust or the couscous lobster and salmon with the allure of three stars with its presentation aged and molded in a circle.

Comptoir Madada

 

At the Madada Mogador you will find the chic bazaar called the Comptoir. This unique place reminds us how formerly Essaouira was an old trading port nicknamed “port of Timbuktu” for its trade with Senegal and Mali. Here you will find a selection of pointed objects and furniture often created exclusively to pay tribute to Moroccan and African crafts. Crockery with graphic patterns, Algerian carpets, braided rush mats, Scandinavian armchairs dressed in kilim give the impression of travel and luxury.

 

Comptoir Madada is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm.

Address

5, rue Youssef el Fassi, Essaouira

Experience Essaouira, the ‘Wind City of Africa’.

RESTAURANT & BAR

The Table

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Traditional Moroccan Tea

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