Think of Marrakech
and most call to mind the winding pathways and hustle and bustle of the medina.
Now imagine the opposite — a luxe desert hideaway, tastefully decorated and
impossibly chic, all clean lines and well-manicured gardens and pools. That’s
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, a 135-room oasis
just 20 minutes outside the city center.
Don’t miss the riad-style spa, with its 10 cabin-style treatment
areas, hammam, sauna and body scrub area, where you can try everything from an
argan oil massage to traditional rituals like a rhassoul clay wrap and services by Barcelona skincare brand Natura Bissé.
Afterward, indulge in a poolside meal at L’Olivier, the restaurant serving
Mediterranean-meets-Moroccan fare.
Boasting the largest pool in the country, an 18-hole championship
golf course by Cabell B. Robinson and a collection of fully serviced freestanding
villas, the resort is great for first-time visitors to the country. It struck the
right mix of authentic Moroccan décor and well-timed luxury service.
Think of Marrakech
and most call to mind the winding pathways and hustle and bustle of the medina.
Now imagine the opposite — a luxe desert hideaway, tastefully decorated and
impossibly chic, all clean lines and well-manicured gardens and pools. ...