Rebali Riads were amazing. The villa itself was first class and exceeded our expectations. Mohammed and Fatima ( and all the staff) were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure that our stay was exceptional. Would definitely return.
Could not fault the riad! Cleaning and general facilities and decor were great. Only issue (WHICH MOHAMED DEALT WITH PROMPTLY EACH TIME) was that the water was not hot on 3 of the days that we were there and someone had to be called to fix it each time. This was a shame as it meant luke warm showers in the morning and no hot baths in the evening!
It did not detract from our great experience as we believe that the level of customer service at Rebali is generally outstanding.
Mohamed was an amazing source of information and always helped us to time our day trips so that we didn’t have to do too much too-ing and fro-ing. We loved our visit to the Val D’Argan vineyard for lunch under the shade of the trees and a lovely swim in their pool.
The rebali staff were fabulous and the food was delicious and great value. They were all so kind and caring with the children. Mohammed was great ‘fixer’ , Fatima was charming , patient And so attentive. All staff were a delight . Including our chameleon hunting gardener and Habib who played with the children.
We loved the local beach, the pool was super and the kids played for hours with the friends they made. I adored the villa feel but with no cooking an cleaning. Bliss.
We loathe hotels and All inclusive resorts but I do find self catering quite tiring as a mummy, this was a great in between.
It was a great entree back to the kind of travel I used to do but with more comfort and organisation:)
Fabulous return to Rebali Riads. We knew what to expect, and it lived up to it all. We stayed in the smaller riad which still had plenty of room for our needs. Great food as always, I think the cakes were even better than last time. Mohammed and the team were great with the children.
We love Rebali Riads. Great, spacious accommodation with lovely added touches. Can’t really fault it. And the staff are amazing. We will be back for a third stay.
Where does one start. I am clearly not the only person who believes that a stay at Rebali Riads is an experience not to be missed. Out of 194 Trip Advisor reviews, 176 people have awarded the highest score of 5 and probably would have awarded higher if that were possible. 17 reviews gave it a score of 4. Clearly the high rankings speak volumes. For me, it is my perfect paradise that I can’t imagine that I will ever stop visiting. Rebali Riads offer the whole package and excel in every area. Each Riad has a unique appeal and every riad has been tastefully decorated and is spotlessly clean. The team who work at Rebali all deserve the credit that is bestowed upon them. The manager, Mohammed, who leads the team personifies the phrase ‘goes the extra mile’. I really believe that he would blow away the clouds so that you can enjoy the sun. Fatima, the assistant manager is graceful in her manner and has a permanent smile that simply brightens your day. The food is exquisite, freshly prepared and served professionally. A real highlight. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition, no mean feat! Help and advice are always at hand without being intrusive or pushy. Well done Rebali Riads for offering such a wonderful holiday destination and allowing so many people to enjoy the experience with you. For those reading this, you need to experience the wonders of Rebali Riads first hand and you too will understand my words of praise and gratitude.
Riad Valmar. Beautiful and luxurious. Amazing service from cleaning and other staff. Camel picnic, cooking experience and quad biking were all fantastic. Mohammed, Fatima and all of the staff at Rebali were very friendly, helpful and great with the kids. The daily afternoon cake and tea is a genius idea for getting to know the other guests (although very bad for the waist line). We had a fabulous time and the trips and staff only enhanced it. Meals cooked at Rebali were probably the best value and tastiest we had but Le Kouki (recommended by Mohammed) was also lovely as were Le Caravan in Essaouira and the restaurants on the square for lunch.
We absolutely loved our stay in Sidi Kaouki,
it was so relaxing and we felt so well looked after, the staff were just incredible.
We did the cookery course one of the days there and it was fantastic,
we could’t eat for the rest of the day!
Rebali Riads – I cannot speak highly enough of this set up. The larger villa worked perfectly predominantly because we had our own pool so that we did not have to worry about the children making too much noise. On the first 4 days there we were the only couple with children so would have been rather disruptive at the main pool! The owner/managers Mohammed and Fatima could not have been more helpful and welcoming in the gentlest way. They let my daughter go every morning and help them prepare breakfast and they even looked after her for a couple of hours when we went riding. The food was delicious and we went with the chef to the market and bought fish and vegetables and then came back and had a cooking lesson that evening. It was very special.
The location is great for those who want a safe environment but it to feel a little less manicured in the surrounding countryside which is definitely very simple – but that combination suited us perfectly. We all swam in the sea, went surfing, camel riding, horse riding, cooking and even all had a Hamman but the little ones found this too hot. The Hamman at RR is great and was the best Hamman I have ever had and was much better than the one we had in Marrakech.
We were very sad to leave RR and the children both cried – which was very sweet. I am not surprised it is a great place and very relaxing and thank you for recommending it.
For us, it was an excellent choice. The location, quality of the Riad and the superb team at the Riad all helped to make it a superb holiday.
You have an exceptional team with Mohammed and Fatima. I spent time in the kitchen with Hassna learning her cake recipes. It is rare to find such an exceptional team of people, from manager through to gardener. Everyone was genuinely interested that we were having a good time. Absolutely superb evening meals which we thought were tremendous value.
Absolutely lovely – spacious, comfortable and very relaxing. Loved the staff – the manager and assistant manager were both terrific, very helpful, very well informed and nothing was too much trouble. Really excellent – as were all the other staff. Delicious food every evening. Monica, in the hamman was wonderful – what an expert. The beach at Sidi Kaouki is a knock out. We turned left and walked along until the rocks, then headed inland and found a small cafe. Not sure I want you to promote this as part of the beauty of the place was the emptiness and lack of tourists! Lots of birds to see and young boys with small scruffy herds of goats wandering along the scrubland behind the acres of sand – just magical. Saw a wild tortoise in the sand dunes – maybe the highlight of that day!
Main pool with Dar Azreq, Dar Etoile and Dar Jeseli
Our chef prepares for a cooking lesson
A gallop down the beach
Sun-loungers on the beach
The "Marabout" overlooking the beach
Main pool with Dar Azreq and Dar Etoile behind
Kite-surfing, kids and camels
Tennis in front of the hammam
The Rebali Hammam
Pools, gardens and beach beyond
Piste pour ID Mbarek, Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Rebali is located in the village of Sidi Kaouki 10 miles south of Essaouira and 100 miles west of Marrakech and 70 miles north of Agadir. The easiest way to get there is to fly direct to Essaouira and then you are just 15 minutes from paradise! There are direct flights from London Stansted, Paris and Casablanca. You can also fly to Marrakech and we will arrange a driver to pick you up - it is around 2.5 - 3 hours. Agadir is the same distance but a longer journey. You can also come by bus to Essaouira and then a 25 minute taxi journey (£7).
