This Boutique Hotel & Rooftop is a place steeped in history.

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Today, it has been given a new lease on life, combining authenticity with more contemporary Moroccan craftsmanship.

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This former 19th-century patrician house, once used as a storehouse by the Sultan of the city, who traded with the world from the port of Essaouira, was transformed into a charming hotel in the mid-20th century under the name Palazzo Desdemona, a tribute to Orson Welles, who stayed here during the filming of his famous movie Othello.

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In the upper floors, which once housed the master's apartments, twelve bright rooms and suites with exceptional ceiling heights are arranged around two magnificent patios with lush vegetation.

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Its Rooftop, with its spectacular view of the ocean, the ramparts, and the rooftops of the medina, has become a must-visit spot in Essaouira for enjoying the view, having lunch, or sipping a cocktail while admiring the sunset.