Palais Ronsard
Marrakesh, Morocco
Annakhil
Vibe
Rose gardens and century-old olive groves frame colonnaded walkways and twin central lagoons in the quiet of the Palmeraie.
“Palmeraie rose haven”
Gil Dez interiors blend Moorish colonnades, hand-painted frescoes, and Art Deco symmetry across custom garden pavilions.
Private heated plunge pools, crackling bedroom fireplaces, and attentive Relais and Châteaux garden estate service.
Traditional marble hammam rituals, Sothys Paris body scrubs, and twin central lagoon pools heated year-round.
In the Palmeraie among olive groves and rose gardens, twenty minutes north of the Medina.
“This is no oversized riad, but an expansive, extroverted sort of palace, wrapping around pools and gardens; an oasis within an oasis.”
Rooms
Bedrooms feature wood-burning fireplaces and garden-view terraces, while standalone pavilions add secluded gardens with private heated plunge pools.
Wellness
A traditional marble hammam and dry sauna anchor the spa, accompanied by Sothys Paris body rituals and a Technogym fitness studio.
Backstory
More than three thousand Pierre de Ronsard rose bushes were planted across the grounds, giving the palatial estate its name.
Eat & drink
Dine under the glass roof at Le Jardin d'Hiver, or share garden-grown Mediterranean plates beneath the pergola at Le Verger.
The neighborhood
Tucked amid the palm groves of Annakhil, the secluded retreat offers Atlas Mountain vistas a short drive from the historic souks.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.