Luxury hotel: why the Fairmont Royal Palm is a game changer in Marrakech

At the gateway to Marrakech, the Fairmont Royal Palm redefines the codes of luxury hospitality. Combining magnificent nature, high-end services, and a cozy atmosphere, this five-star resort combines intimacy and excess with a rare balance.

Just a twenty-minute drive separates Marrakech airport from this 5-star hotel, majestically situated on the road to Lake Lalla Takerkoust. Upon entering the Fairmont Royal Palm, the scenery changes: 231 hectares of nature, century-old olive trees, Mediterranean gardens, and palm trees as far as the eye can see. The contrast is striking. 

Halfway between an ultra-luxury resort and a private estate, the Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech offers 135 rooms and suites with terraces overlooking the golf course or gardens, and eleven villas with a pool, garden, and private hammam. All of this is housed in a contemporary architecture inspired by Moroccan heritage.

In Marrakech, where hotels vie for splendor, the Fairmont Royal stands out: despite its size, the feeling of intimacy is preserved. It appeals to families, couples, and business travelers alike because it achieves a subtle balance between liveliness and tranquility, activities and relaxation, shared moments and bubbles of calm. 

The complex’s nerve center is a spectacular infinity pool, the largest in Marrakech, surrounded by palm trees. Surrounding it is a plethora of well-designed amenities: an 18-hole golf course designed by Cabell B. Robinson, whose fairways unfold between natural landscapes, lakes, and olive trees, a state-of-the-art gym, padel and tennis courts, a kids’ club, yoga, private lessons, and more. 

On the gastronomic side, variety never sacrifices quality, with five restaurants with clear identities, including Capricci, an Italian restaurant with relaxed elegance; Al Aïn, for an immersion in Moroccan cuisine accompanied by live music; Le Sabra, for lunch overlooking the golf course; L’Olivier, with Mediterranean dishes served by the pool. The Bar, cozy and warm, prolongs the evenings by the glow of copper lamps, with a refined selection of cocktails. 

Last but not least: the spa. A world unto itself, inspired by Moroccan riads, spread over 3,500 m². From the moment you enter, the scent of orange blossom and rose envelops visitors. Thirteen treatment rooms, some with jacuzzis, two swimming pools, a spectacular hammam, indoor/outdoor relaxation areas, and a yoga studio make up this refined sanctuary, where Moroccan rituals and Natura Bissé protocols are combined. The experience is as impeccable as it is exotic. 

Stay at the Fairmont Royal Palm with the ALL Accor program 

Like other Fairmont properties, the Royal Palm Marrakech is part of the ALL Accor program. Far from a simple points system, ALL Accor positions itself as a comprehensive digital platform. Launched five years ago, ALL Accor now brings together more than 100 million members across a network of more than 5,600 hotels worldwide and more than 45 brands, from economy, urban lifestyle, and ultra-luxury, including iconic properties like Raffles, Sofitel, and Orient Express.

Concretely? Stays at the Fairmont Royal Palm allow you to accumulate points that can be used to book other hotels in the group or access exclusive experiences: chefs’ tables, private concerts, sporting events, wellness treatments, etc. The mobile app centralizes reservations, benefits, local recommendations, and even some concierge options. But what makes the difference is the program’s ability to personalize the welcome and create a seamless connection between establishments. In Marrakech as in Singapore, in Seoul as in Paris, the regular traveler is recognized, monitored, and supported—without ever feeling locked into a protocol.