Spa & activities at Heure Bleue Palais, Essaouira

The Orient has always been a land of wellbeing and Morocco is no exception to this tradition - it spreads the art of Oriental treatments from one generation to the next, much to the delight of its inhabitants and visitors. In the region of essential oils and Argan, Heure Bleue Palais in Essaouira offers precious interludes of wellbeing around the tradition of the traditional Hammam and massages. Hammam & treatments at Heure Bleue Palais demonstrate that everyone can fully experience invaluable moments of relaxation. The personalised care programme in this intimate space with a traditional Hammam and two treatment rooms revolves around scrubs, wraps, massages and various treatments with essential oils and natural products. 

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The natural treatments at Heure Bleue Palais can be personalised to our guests' requirements, however our Oriental treatments and wellness arrangements have been created for the uninitiated and the undecided.

The heated rooftop pool and adjacent terrace offers unique and stunning views over the ancient town of Essaouira and the Atlantic. 

Staying at Heure Bleue Palais is living for a short time in a unique house. Ahmed Handour, passionate about Oriental cuisine, wishes to extend this experience to his kitchen by sharing his knowledge and passion.

The cookery classes at Heure Bleue Palais are a perfect opportunity to enter into the intimacy of a cuisine with a thousand flavours and a chef. Cook and taste, this is the programme of the practical sessions around Moroccan cuisine.

Reserve 24 hours in advance, cookery classes start at 3.

Tariff : 90 € / pers 136€ / couple (including cookery class and diner)

Special animation and tasting for groups (8 to 12 person) price available on request. 

On Fridays in Morocco, it is the custom for families and friends to get together for couscous tasting. Chef Handour looks forward to initiate you in this tradition with a Friday night culinary signature featuring the tastes of the Orient and local ingredients; garden vegetables, Argan oil, orange, orange blossom and cinnamon are expertly combined with a light touch of innovation - all awaiting your enjoyment on discovering this gastronomic escapade.

Sunday evening's aperitif hour at Heure Bleue Palais is the time when kemia take centre stage. Kemia - the equivalent to Spanish tapas or Lebanese mezze - are traditionally served with drinks in the early evening; they are indigenous to North Africa, though there are subtle differences between Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. Piquant olives, almonds and pistachios are considered the 'basic' kemia - all are bite sized appetisers served with an aperitif. 

Billiard Room for French and American style billiards.   

Home theatre screening classic movies each evening. 

Speak with the conierge at Heure Bleue Palais about you interested and they will be able to help in arranging private tours and excursions. Including but not limited to;