Iberostar Club Palmeraie Hotel

IBEROSTAR Club Palmeraie Hotel is a luxury hotel in the countryside outside Marrakech, in the heart of Morocco. It's within driving distance of the historic Medina, where you can explore the resort's maze-like souks, which are lined with stalls selling local goods and souvenirs. You could also visit a rooftop cafe, where you'll have views across the alleys, public squares and stalls. You'll be a short drive from Marrakech's New Town, with its contemporary shopping centres, restaurants and supermarkets, along with its bars and nightclubs. The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, plus a smaller pool for children. You'll find two restaurants at the hotel, offering a selection of local and international cuisine. Renovated in 2017, the low-rise buildings are painted in warm tones, including shades of terracotta and red. You'll find typically Moroccan arched doorways and windows at the hotel, along with ornate balcony railings and the occasional tiled wall. You can explore the hotel's flat gardens, which are filled with palm trees and brightly coloured plants. At IBEROSTAR Club Palmeraie Hotel, you can visit the spa, which is decorated in the style of a traditional Moroccan hammam. You'll be able to choose from a variety of beauty and wellness treatments. You can also watch the evening entertainment, with a drink from one of the four bars. If you fancy eating out with the locals, you could venture out to Jemaa el-Fna square after dark, where you'll find rows of street stalls, serving traditional Moroccan cuisine, including grilled meats, lamb kebabs and vegetable tagines.

Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech is 15km from Jemaa el-Fna square, where you'll find daytime stalls selling freshly squeezed orange juice, along with locally produced goods, such as hand-woven hats and bags. You'll be able to shop in the adjoining souks, which sell a variety of goods, including Moroccan lanterns, leather and fragrant spices. It's 9km to Bab Doukkala, which is known for its local produce market. You can grab lunch at a street stall and explore the ruins of the old city gates. The hotel is 8.8km from the Majorelle Gardens, where you can wander along the shaded paths, next to fountains, trees and flowers. You could dine on local cuisine at the cafÈ and look for souvenirs at the gift shop. You'll also be 12km from Marrakech's New Town, with its places to eat, drink and shop.

At Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech, you can visit the international buffet restaurant or the Moroccan a la carte restaurant, which serves a twice-weekly set menu, including local cuisine like seafood and beef tagine. If you're feeling thirsty, you can order a selection of local drinks at the hotel's three bars.

Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech runs a daily kids' club for children aged 4-12 and a Teen Club aged 13-17. You could also explore the local area, with its mountains and desert terrain.

The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in warm tones, with pale walls and matching floor tiles, along with Moroccan art on display. You'll have satellite TV and Wi-Fi.