Essaouira Wind Palace

Twelve blocks from Essaouira's fortified medina, Wind Palace occupies Avenue l'Istiqlal with marble-tiled floors and a rooftop sun deck facing the Atlantic trade winds that draw kitesurfers to this stretch of Morocco's coast — a practical base for windsport travellers wanting parking and airport shuttle service over historic-centre foot traffic.

Rooms keep tiled bathrooms with tub or shower, and breakfast delivers to the room rather than a communal hall. Upper floors reach by stairs only; no lift.

The skala ramparts and fishing port lie within easy walking distance, with a golf course two miles out for guests staying longer.