Palmeraie Marrakesh, Morocco
Opened
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalWalled villa estate
The property trades medina congestion for fifty acres of olive groves, where walled riad-style villas keep daily life completely private.
“The theme is relaxed luxury, with Berber and Arab-Andalusian touches throughout the light, airy spaces.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Twin Moroccan hammams, private garden treatment suites, and a fireplace lap pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Northern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
Instead it takes a page from the villa resorts of the Far East, encompassing over fifty villas, each one practically a riad unto itself.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The contemporary African art museum MACAAL and Royal Golf sit next door. The medina is fifteen minutes away.
The rooms
Villa bedrooms open straight onto walled courtyards with heated lap pools and outdoor fireplaces.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
The heated indoor pool sits beneath vaulted brick arches, and marble hammams host traditional black soap scrubs.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Ling Ling serves Cantonese sharing plates on an open terrace, and lanterns light evening drinks at The Tent.
The all-suite hotel blends modern Moroccan design with traditional touches, including tadelakt walls adorned with hand-carved Berber symbols and handwoven rugs in warm cream and brown tones.
How it began
Architect Pascal Desprez modeled the resort layout on the fourteenth-century Ben Youssef Madrasa, shaping long sightlines around reflective pools.
“Set amid olive groves and landscaped gardens, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech blends modern luxury with Moroccan design.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.