Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial & Spa
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- Multiple outdoor pools and an indoor heated pool
- 20 minutes’ walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Chic stay just outside Marrakech
Just outside the centre of Marrakech, stays here are equal parts relaxing and revitalizing. Location-wise, it’s the best of both worlds. Close enough to the action when you want a taste of the hustle and bustle, but with plenty of peace and quiet, too.
Kick off the unwinding by one of the outdoor pools, each of which has a swanky set-up complete with luxe sun loungers and a palm tree backdrop. There’s a swim spot for youngsters, too, plus an indoor heated pool tucked away in the spa, which also racks up a sauna and hammam, as well as a tempting line-up of treatments and massages.
As for the kids, there’s an on-site mini club which is open for children between the ages of six and twelve, while all ages can blow off a bit of steam in the playground. But if a family trip round the sights is on the cards, you’ll love how close you are to the action. Koutoubia and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square are both within 20 minutes’ walk of the hotel, or you can hop on the bus from the stop about five minutes’ walk away and get around the city with ease.
Grab a bite to eat in the medina or head back to the hotel and tuck into their offering. The main restaurant is a buffet number that deals in international fare, so expect plenty of flavourful options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Elsewhere two à la carte joints serve up French-Moroccan cuisine in chic surroundings, while a poolside bar doles out daytime snacks and drinks. There’re four more bars on deck, too, so you won’t be short on spots for an evening tipple.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
Entertainment
- Playground
- Children's pool
- Kids club
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Fitness
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Spa treatments
- Steam bath
- Turkish bath (hamam)
Good to know
Certified sustainable
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Find out more about Marrakech City
The beating heart of the city is the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with traditional souks. Here, artisans display their crafts, from ornate lanterns and rugs to handmade jewellery and delicate perfumes. The sounds of haggling and the rhythms of Berber drums mingle with the distant call to prayer, providing a lively soundtrack for this bustling marketplace.
Jemaa el-Fna Square, the medina's epicentre, transforms as the day progresses. By day, street performers and henna tattoo artists enthral visitors, while at night, the square becomes an open-air theatre, alive with storytellers, musicians, and stalls serving fresh food.
If you’re a connoisseur of cuisine, you’ll be delighted with traditional Moroccan dishes, like slow-cooked lamb tagine, sweet pastilla, and almond ghriba cookies, which are best washed down with steaming mint tea. Or, for gourmands, there are the trendy eateries and cocktail terraces of the more modern Ville Nouvelle.
Beyond the medina, Marrakech offers tranquil gardens like Jardin Majorelle, an oasis of calm with its iconic cobalt blue structures and lush plant life, while palatial hotels and boutique riads with palm-fringed pools and shaded courtyards offer respite from the city's hustle.