Le Jardin des Douars

Le Jardin des Douars is a boutique hotel estate set in the countryside just outside Essaouira, on the N1 road, around twenty minutes from the medina. Its botanical gardens, glistening pools and exotic buildings, lit by candles after dark, create a setting designed for celebrations that feel like a private world of their own.

The whole property can be booked for exclusive use. With 19 rooms, 6 suites and 7 villas, the estate can comfortably accommodate between 120 and 160 guests depending on the arrangement, so a wedding party can stay on site for several days. Besides weddings, the estate hosts birthdays, getaways with friends, seminars, team-building retreats and product launches, and has welcomed private guests as well as organisations such as Land Rover, MasterChef and PwC.

Guests also have access to a spa and wellness classes, padel, petanque, heated swimming pools and an on-site restaurant, which makes it easy to build a multi-day wedding weekend in one place. The team has years of experience in Essaouira and shares its local knowledge and trusted contacts to help couples plan every detail. Reviewers praise the design, the gardens and the warm staff, while a few mention occasional wifi issues and the shuttle service to town. Couples should confirm exclusive-use pricing, minimum stay and event terms directly with the estate.