Castles in the Sand

Name: Castles in the Sand
Address: Dar Beida, Essaouira, 44100, MA
Telephone: +212667965386
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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Castles in the Sand

Explore the Atlantic coast and authentic Morocco with a fabulous, stylish and luxurious ‘dar’ as Bespoke yet family orientated.
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e and textiles mixed with an eclectic array of antiques and funky, modern touches. Lovingly restored and decorated in white with bursts of vibrant colour and unusual artefacts, these houses are truly resplendent - all year round. Features include: traditional Moroccan architecture paired with modern comforts and delights, dramatic yet sumptuous interiors, natural sunlight and cool shady areas to suit, generous sized bedrooms and living areas with open fires, traditional in style yet luxurious bathrooms, roof terrace with stunning views, outside dining space and washing machine. Essaouira is Southern Morocco's most favoured coastal town - the one most easily reached from Marrakech - offering both a contrast and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfect for holiday rental or photoshoots.

22/04/2023

Fast. Pray. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. One month, many guests, many meals. It’s not been easy for our local team working peak holiday season ensuring all guests are content and well-fed during Ramadan. So, to all of them and all of you celebrating Eid al-Fitr, we wish you health and happiness. Eid Mubarak 🙏🏼🌙✨

08/08/2022

We are now offering a seasonal Fisherman’s Lunch at Mo’s (from now until October). DM to book your spot!

Prix fixte 400dh / per person. Min. booking 4 people. Price includes:

🏝 Exclusive access to our secret beach retreat – relax, surf, swim or just wander the Jurassic coast and mini waterfall oasis.
🍽 Private Wild Dining Venue – enjoy lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in an incredible setting with no other guests!
🐟 Fisherman’s Lunch – grilled sardines, organic tomato salad and Mo’s notorious fries 🐟🍅🍟 Water included. Beers and wine extra (pre-order only).

18/05/2022

BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS 🇲🇦 It’s official: PCR testing has been dropped for the jabbed and the unvaccinated are now welcome to visit Morocco again (but require PCR test) Woooohoooo! Welcome back to Essaouira, peeps. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🙏🏼💙

28/07/2021

Looking for an exclusive beachfront spot? You won’t find much closer than this. The perfect wild and free glamping spot! ✌️🧡⛺️

27/07/2021

This little birdie tells me he’s happy to have a house full of life and laughter again! 🥰💫 Just delighted to have houses full and bookings in the diary once more 🙌🏻

25/07/2021

A picture that tells many tales 🧡 To the coolest mum on the planet, Happy 82 Anthea Wilson 🎂🥂 Sending love from Morocco, we miss you ###

24/07/2021

New beach bum chill out space 🏄 For when we can all hang out again! 🤫

19/07/2021

“A sleepover in Morocco’s first yurt means a wild Atlantic beach can be yours alone. Explore by camel, have a private surf lesson or just chill out, before feasting on a traditional tajine. Showstopping sunsets and stellar stargazing are guaranteed.” — Lonely Planet

18/07/2021

Our beach yurt “Petit à Petit” is officially open for bookings! ⛺️ It’s been a slow and organic process, largely due to COVID crushing the international travel industry. Rather than launch early, we chose to embrace this extra time… we added a chill out terrace, walled wild garden and mud hut bathroom block.

We’ve rolled with the slow living approach and are delighted to share our with all of you. We hope you can come and stay with us soon! 🌞🌴🌍

Of course, none of this would’ve been possible without the incredible skills of Henry and team YURTmaker and our local Moroccan artisan tradesmen. Your dedication and talent has made this dream possible — thank you all! 🙏🏻 Every part of this bonkers and logistically challenging project has been totally worth it!!! 🙌🏻

Our luxury beach yurt, Petit à Petit, is a bohemian eco-retreat on the beach just outside Essaouira with uninterrupted views over the wild Atlantic Ocean.

13/07/2021

This is a tribute to my dear friend Bill West who has left this world for another. “I am a hero” 🦸‍♂️ Those that knew him will appreciate the quote. What crazy, fun and extraordinary times we had in Maroc - memories to be treasured. You will be missed Bill but never forgotten. See you in another dimension 🍻🌴💫

08/06/2021

The ocean is our life, our home and our business 🌊 We are passionate about protecting our oceans and their inhabitants. Today we celebrate by doing our bit 🙏🏻💙 From beach finds to mini rescues to self initiated beach cleans on daily dog walks, locally, we try to guard it the best we can. Please do your bit too 🙏🏻 Sadly, Kai found the seahorse washed ashore, many are caught in nets further afield but we’ve fared much better rescuing fish, lobsters and terrapins locally! 🐟🦞🐢

07/06/2021

Fisherman’s friend (or not!) 🦀

03/06/2021

Work in progress 😉

02/06/2021

Born to ride! 🐎 Thank you Brahim 🙏🏻

01/06/2021

Souk life… ‘Tis the season 🍉

18/05/2021

Mo’s been hard at work on a bespoke commission for clients in Mallorca. Thrifted drift wood boho curtain, all hand foraged and made. It’s kept him sane and focused during a total lack of travel clients and through Ramadan. We think it looks ace - thank for the commission 😘😘

13/05/2021

Happy 14, Kai! And wishing Eid Mubarak to all of our friends. For the first time in 20 odd years living in Morocco 🇲🇦 I have completed Ramadan, fasting from dawn til dusk. Kai will be delighted his birthday has fallen on Eid and we can have a double foodie celebration! 🍔🎂🍾To my local friends… told you I could do it!!

04/05/2021

Address

Dar Beida
Essaouira
44100

Telephone

+212667965386

Website

http://www.castlesinthesand.com/

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Born to ride! 🐎 Thank you Brahim @marocacheval 🙏🏻 #teenagekicks #kaijacobino #horseriding #essaouira #freedom #beachliving #marocacheval

We’re back, oh hey Mo! 👋🏻 Somewhere along the long road from Marrakech to Essaouira... 🐪🚙 #summer #essaouira #roadtrip #expatliving #travelgram #morocco

One thing we are often asked is – are you family friendly? We sure are! We're a small family business and kids are VERY welcome to stay with us. Teens will enjoy our quirky guesthouses, stairs to a floating bed in Dar Beida and the latest additions... table football and ping pong table at Mo's! #bringthekids Book Your Family Adventure 👉🏻 https://castlesinthesand.com #familytravel #essaouira #morocco #travelwithkids #familyholiday #familyvacation #family #holiday #kidstravel #luxuryfamilytravel #familyadventures

Happy Easter! 🐣 Clearly they don’t celebrate it in Essaouira but a few weeks ago in the Medina there were coloured chicks for sale. We think it’s to encourage children to raise chickens... not sure we advocate them being coloured for this reason but this is (the real) Morocco! #easterchicks #happyeaster #flashesofdelight #colourpop #realmorocco #travelgram #essaouira #medina #noordinaryholiday

Recent local production work with a wonderful and talented crew ❤️🙏🏻✨ #Repost @szymondudka ・・・ Reserved 🎥👀 // @sonia_szostak @so__s3rious @michaskus @rafalmichalfilip @olga_janicka @malaikafirth @aneta_kostrzewa @propermarks #reservedforme #essaouira #production #inmorocco #fashionshoot #productionlife #lovemyjob

It’s Christmaaaaaasss!!!🎄First of family and friends have arrived for the holidays and the kids are having fun on the dunes #chezberbermo 🙈❤️ #sanddunes #kidsplay #holidayshavebegun #alternativechristmas #holidays #travelmorocco #bringthekids #outdoorlife #essaouira #noordinaryholiday #experientialtravel

Crazy dog! 🐶 #pluto #lovemydog #sanddunes #dogwalk #chezberbermo #seekmoments #travelgram #morocco

Recent production work, ace team despite them being plagued by the worst weather we’ve seen in Essaouira! You guys rock 🤘🏻💕 #Repost @amybannermanstylist ・・・ I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to share a shoot....!!! My favourite model on the planet and spirit animal @romydevries ~ shot by my long term photography crush @jmcleishkelsey ~ perfect hair AND makeup @jessica__mejia ~ shot at beautiful @castlesinsand in Morocco. With thanks to the most gentlemanly gentleman Mohamed for looking after us so well and protecting me when I was attacked by the dog 😂. Thank you also as always to my wonder women @maddyalford and @sophie_leen for being my ultimate side chicks. Our amazing junior designer @katiewilde_ made this gif for me!! ON SALE NOW. #PINK #julyissue #Cosmopolitan #romydevries @atlanticmorocco @aandrcreativeproduction

Back in Sidi Kaouki 💙 I missed these guys! En route to Mohamed’s land... #homeiswheretheheartis #chezberbermo #sidikaouki #morocco #experientialtravel

‪Editorial for @lofficielswitzerland shot at #darbeida and Mo’s land. So beautiful! 😍 Direction @rhysframpton / film + edit @fitchadams / styling @lornamcgeee / model @eveluciahughes @thehivemodels / hair by @choccy_tv / makeup @nickyweir_m_up #chezberbermo #essaouira #onlocation #locationhouse ‬#photoshoot

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Boutique luxury holiday villas to rent in Essaouira, Morocco… welcome to Castles in the Sand! Explore the Atlantic coast, Essaouira, and authentic Morocco with a fabulous, stylish and luxurious, newly refurbished 200-year old ‘dar’ as your tranquil home away from home. Each traditional style ‘dar’ (Moroccan house) is a cool, magical and quirky mix of artisanal and bespoke Moroccan design, furniture and textiles mixed with an eclectic array of antiques and funky, modern touches. Lovingly restored and decorated in white with bursts of vibrant colour and unusual artefacts, these houses are truly resplendent – all year round. Features: traditional Moroccan architecture paired with modern comforts and delights, dramatic yet sumptuous interiors, natural sunlight and cool shady areas to suit, generous sized bedrooms and living areas with open fires, traditional in style yet luxurious bathrooms, roof terrace with stunning views across the Medina and outside dining space. Bespoke yet family orientated. Essaouira is Southern Morocco's most favoured coastal town – the one most easily reached from Marrakech – offering both a contrast and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfect for holiday rental or photoshoots.