The Hotel Villa Soleil is located on the Sidi Kaouki beach, 20 kilometres south of Essaouira It has nine spacious guest rooms each with an en-suite bathroom and a private patio The property is built in the style of an Arab Medina with alleyways, stone arches and antique wooden gateways The Villa Soleil has a restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine, Western-style dishes and breakfast, which can be enjoyed on the hotels patio and courtyard which features palm treesThere is also a Moroccan lounge on the penthouse floor, which has a balcony and sea views Guests can take the regular bus service to Essaouira and explore its historic fortifications and its market The Sidi Kaouki beach is a short walk away where guests can swim and surf Surf boards and cars can be rented from the hotel