It is an ancient kingdom with a glorious past, whose former grandeur is still reflected in its fortresses, medinas and royal cities of refined beauty. A blend of romance and exoticism: magical royal cities, cedar forests, sandy deserts, the mysteries of the East, Humphrey Bogart's Casablanca, and the glittering Marrakesh.
Marrakech, the cultural center of the country and one of Morocco's most atmospheric cities, is located in the middle of the Haouz plain. Marrakech represents the sensuality of the East; with its rounded shapes and colorful world, it easily draws you into the tales of a thousand and one nights. The Djemaa el-Fna square in the center of Marrakech, or the Old Town of the Red City, is breathtaking; snake charmers, magicians and acrobats entertain the crowds.
Best time to travel: temperatures are above 25 C almost all year round, with July being the hottest month. In September, temperatures are around 30 C. The average number of sunshine hours per day is 8 hours. The average number of days with rainfall in Marrakech in September is zero.
Nearest airport is Marrakech-Ménara (12 km, 20 minutes by public transport)
Location: the Moroccan Club Med resort, Marrakech la Palmeraie, is set in 27 hectares of Morocco's oldest palm grove, with wonderfully manicured gardens.
The club hotel's 300 rooms are housed in single-story bungalow-style buildings clustered around a uniquely decorated swimming pool.
Room types:
Club rooms - club rooms, or one-story club rooms, all located in ground-floor bungalows with furnished terraces overlooking the garden.
Deluxe rooms - deluxe rooms, ground floor or first floor rooms, offering a higher level of comfort, built in Moorish style, with a private terrace.
Amenities: all rooms have air conditioning, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, telephone and flat-screen TV.
Board: all inclusive. The 3 air-conditioned restaurants at Marrakech la Palrmeraie Club Hotel offer international cuisine both buffet and a la carte.
The L'Oliveraie restaurant offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine for guests returning from a late night round of golf.
The bars Le Medina and L'Ourika offer a free choice of food and drinks during the day and evening, including soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea, cocktails, short drinks, wines, savoury and sweet aperitifs and pastries.
For an extra charge: international premium drinks at the bar.
Sports activities in groups with instruction, free of charge: golf, tennis, aquafitness, Club Med fitness, circus school.
Sports activities free of charge: swimming pool, cardio training, table tennis, volleyball, mini football, petanque.
For an extra charge nearby: golf outside Club Med, golf tournaments, horse riding.
Other services at extra charge: baby club 4 months - 2 years (fee), toddler club 2 years - 4 years (fee).
For an extra charge: wellness centre with a truly Zen atmosphere. Club Med Spa packages, massages and beauty treatments.
Other services at no extra charge: hammam, live music, bridge club, entertainment.