Atlas Essaouira, EssaouiraAtlas Essaouira in Essaouira, Morocco has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 6 hotels we score in Essaouira. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $185 a night (cached, not a live quote).Atlas Essaouira is a five-star beachfront hotel situated near the medina walls and Bab Marrakech Tower in Morocco. It sits close to the port and Essaouira Beach, making it suitable for travellers wanting seaside access. The property includes two outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a spa with a hammam. Guests can choose from air-conditioned rooms and suites that overlook the ocean, the medina, or Andalusian gardens. While the hotel offers high-end facilities like a private beach and Jacuzzi, some guests have noted that the room decor feels dated and certain areas require maintenance.What stands out

Direct access to a private beach

Multiple swimming pool options

On-site spa and hammam

Proximity to the medina

Watch out for

Dated room decor

Reported maintenance issues

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