A little paradise hidden away, with a lovely restaurant by the pool and a spa to indulge in. Had fun horse riding and diving, and even enjoyed the golf course nearby. Views of the swimming pool were delightful.

Just loved driving around the frightening area to find this place. So convenient.

Villa Amaryllis is run by a lovely couple who could not do enough to make us comfortable and happy. Nothing is too much and all the staff have exactly the same attitude. It is of the highest quality and i would definately recommend it for anyone looking to relax in the sun

The only issue with the villa is the distance from anything, however it is easy to order a taxi from the villa, or the hire of a vehicle would be quite sufficient.

We were very comfortable and appreciated the calm atmosphere of the place. Bernard and Myriam looked after us very well and made our stay the highlight of our Moroccan holiday. Thank you so much for your kindness.

You really do need a car if you are going to stay there. It is absolutely fine now to rent a car and travel around, which we had not appreciated since our last visit to Morocco was 7 years ago.

Villa Amaryllis was a paradise. Exceptional staff, delightful surroundings, attention to detail, outstanding meals, and friendly owners. Comfy beds, well-kept rooms, and beautiful lanterns. Relaxing pool and seating area. Close to Essaouira.

Nothing to mention.

The best of Morocco meets the best of France... We had a great stay at Villa Amaryllis. They couldn't have been more helpful. The attention to detail is extremely high and very tasteful. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing time in a beautiful setting. The breakfast was superb, by the pool. Loved watching the turtles waddling around...

The room was very nice decorated, I loved the bathroom. Though hot water runs out, which is not very handy with 3 kids and 2 adults all want to shower at the same time. The service was good, and a plus of French owners is the fact they serve alcohol (very nice Maroccan rose). Their kids wore there and sometimes it felt like they wore the guests, sitting in the best chairs, sunbeds, etc. But I have to say it didn't make my stay any worse, it was great! But I can imagine some people wouldn't like that laidback atmosphere. Food was nice, not too expensive, but definitely not cheap. If you got a rental car, it's easy to drive to Essaouira and find a nice place to eat. If you're travelling with kids, it's a good place to stay. Out of the hustle of town, a nice pool, 6 turtles to feed (my kids favorite), at night your kids can go to bed while you enjoy a drink at the pool.

I have to admit breakfast indeed wasn't efficient at all. Whitout a rental car you're a bit in the middle of nowhere and the owners try their best to speak Enlish, but they just can't :-). But nevertheless I would definitely reccomend a stay at this hotel. Especially with kids.

amazing stay, friendly staff made it extra special. loved the peaceful location and delicious food. definitely coming back.

Power outages were frustrating.

The location of the Villa is hard to find but the owner caem t opck us up when we called. The room was very nicely located in a separate building in the garden. We appreciated that we could order a bear.

Breakfast service was not very efficient. There was much wind all day which made it rather cold, even during summer.

Bed was comfy.

No choice of food just given whatever they feel like cooking and badly cooked. Location is terrible if you are without a car.

I recently had a delightful stay at Villa Amaryllis. The staff, including Amin, Omar, the ladies in the kitchen, and the cleaning staff, were exceptional. They made me feel at home and ensured my room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast served was one of the best I've had in Morocco, and it was served whenever I was ready. The property itself is charming, with separate apartments, a swimming pool, sunbathing area, and dining rooms. The staff and owners were always helpful and the food was excellent. I can't wait to return in the future with friends and family!

100% Recommend this hotel.

We enjoyed our stay in Villa Amarylis as we were looking for a place to relax and enjoy sun and the pool and it was absolutely perfect for that! Not too crowded, perfectly clean, lots of attention to details, nice food and good service. We even were offered to have a better room for the same price as it was empty at the moment of our arrival.:) We loved the place so much that instead of one day we decided to spend there two nights. The owner of the place was very nice to us and even though we had difficulties to understant each other (she speaks only french) we felt perfetly happy and looked after. Totaly recomment the place for couple of days, really nice if you are looking for some romance too ;)

Have in mind that they do not take cards! Therefore useful to have cash with you on the moment of checkout.

In short; this is the best stay I have ever experienced outside my home. I have travelled quite a bit in my life as I am a photographer (from The Netherlands). I have stayed in small places on the beach, I have stayed in 5 star hotels. But Villa Amaryllis was something really, but really special. Myriam, new owner since september 2011, and her staff did everything they could to make me feel at home and even more. She could not have been more attentive. Also she is clearly not in it for the money, but persuing her dream and just wants to make people happy. I had to unvoluntarely stay longer as I broke my ribs during my trip. I was treated so kind and well, I felt like a prince. So again for me; best stay ever! It was perfect for me..However one note; I do not believe that perfect exists for everybody in the same place. This is not a place for rude people who have no eye for details. Are you a bad mannered beerdrinker? Go to Egypt. Do you feel very important? Go to a 5 star resort. This is a place for the open minded, the romantic, the intellectual, the artistic minded, the ones who know that it helps to be friendly yourself. If you are and you can afford to rent a car (not necessary, but it helps as it is 8 km outsight the town, in return you'll find an oasis of peace.) go there, be nice and I can only hope that you will have such an incredible experience as I have had. Thanks Myriam, Bernard, Nabil, Mustafa, for this out of the world treatment and best experience ever, Joan BTW for those with backtrouble like me; beds are fantastic! As is the food. If only I could, I would go back immediately. But well, gotta work:-)

The room at Villa Amaryllis was cozy and comfortable with a touch of luxury. I loved the private entrance and the bathrobe provided, making me feel like a VIP guest! As a light sleeper, the quietness of the room was perfect for a peaceful night's sleep.

Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of the tile/marble floor in the room. But hey, that's just my personal preference.

Very cold in the rooms - not enough bedding linens (cold to sleep|). Thery wright, that room with firerplace, but was not fireplace in the room - only in main building. It was very dark in the room. Cold, dark and not good bathroom. Anybody brings us sunbeds, when we decided to go to sunshine near the very cold pool...

Villa Amaryllis is a treasure of a lodging, with a treasure of a hostess - Myriam who goes out of her way to please her guests. We were upgraded the second evening because the light in the bathroom was defective. Meals prepared and served with finesse. One feels pampered.

Had I known ahead of time the horrible condition of the "piste" leading to the villa, I would not have booked. However, it would have been our loss! Once you have done it a couple of times, it becomes tolerable because of what is at the end... Amaryllis itself.