La Fontaine Bleue is located 10 minutes’ from the beach, in the heart of Essaouira and offers a terrace with a panoramic sea view. Guests are free to relax by the fireplace or in the Moroccan lounge. The guest rooms are decorated in a traditional, local style. They each include a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining area and a Moroccan breakfast is served every morning. Upon request La Fontaine Bleue can help organize quad biking, camel rides and airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and there is a DVD collection in the TV lounge. The property is 0.6 mi from Essaouira Citadel and 16 mi from Sidi Kaouki. Additional features include a hammam, massage treatments and cooking lessons.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


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Asmae
Morocco Morocco
I've been a regular at La Fontaine Bleue since June 2025. Every stay is memorable and the staff goes above and beyond during every visit. This riad is literally home away from home: hearty breakfast, cozy rooms, comfy beds, and a team who does...
Luciano
Canada Canada
Loved staying here. Perfect location, gorgeous roof top with water view. The breakfast was outstanding and the service was excellent.
Ruth
United States United States
Location was wonderful. Rooftop was lovely and breakfast was excellent.
Eric
United States United States
The staff was incredible. Attentive, welcoming and always available. The room was spacious and clean and we enjoyed the rooftop terrace on several occasions. Breakfast was delicious. We would highly recommend this hotel!
Joyce
United States United States
Loved the location, breakfast, service, rooftop terrace, we'll-equipped bathroom and low cost to do laundry.
Abira
Morocco Morocco
Everything was perfect during our stay! The rooms were excellent, very comfortable and well maintained, and the location is ideal, close to everything you need. A special thank you to Hafida, who is a very kind and welcoming person. She made our...
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United States United States
Centrally located inside the old city. Lovely house. Attentive staff and delicious breakfast. It was too cold to have breakfast on the roof terrace. We ate in the dining room with the fireplace lit. Our room was a bit tight but clean.
Mackie
United States United States
Great location and superb staff, right in old town close to the ocean. La Fountaine Bleue and Essaouira are highly recommended.
Marc
United States United States
Great location with beautiful view of the ocean from our room. Short walk to the beach for morning walks. Great breakfast on the rooftop terrace with view of the ocean.
Adrienne
United States United States
The Riad was clean and the staff was so friendly. Housein was wonderful and extremely helpful. The breakfast was delicious and had a beautiful view of the ocean.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of La Fontaine Bleue

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

House rules

La Fontaine Bleue takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform La Fontaine Bleue of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

License number: 44000MH1894

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