Fairmont Royal Palm, Morocco Hotel

Morocco

A world away from the hustling Medina yet just a 20-minute journey out of the centre, Fairmont’s outpost in Marrakech is a country-club haven brimming with Moroccan flair. A verdant oasis, you’ll find no crowds and chaos here: instead, palm trees tower above manicured lawns, a 2,000sq m swimming pool snakes around the exterior and an 18-hole golf course from designer Cabell Robinson all come framed by views of the Atlas Mountains. Inside, materials of bejmat and marble finesse a natural and luxurious feel evident across the 134 rooms, suites and private-pool villas. Along with a riad-style courtyard, large, open terraces and warming, sunset tones, local craftsmanship has been called upon for Berber rugs, intricate moucharabiehs and zellige tiles. Aside from laps of the never-ending pool and putts on the world-class greens, there’s a wealth of experiences to tap into – be it a game of tennis on the clay courts, dining across six restaurants and bars or at the spa. Doubles from £381.

Words by Megan Dickson.

This Article was taken from the August/September 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.