Douer Lgouacem - Tasoultante, Km 6 route de l'ourika BP 429, Lagouassem, Morocco | (888) 616-5829
Secluded, kasbah-style resort set in pretty gardens
Large heated pool
lined with loungers and daybeds
Just 10 minutes'
drive from Menara Airport
All rooms have
air-conditioning and satellite TV
Some suites open
to balconies with Atlas Mountain views
On-site hammam
with massage and body scrub treatments
Shabby, unattractive surroundings
No Wi-Fi in rooms
Shuttle service
not free of charge
Away from main tourist
attractions
The 30-room La Maison des
Oliviers is an upscale resort hotel set in attractive gardens 20 minutes'
drive from Marrakech's medina. While the surrounding area is clearly in a stage
of development, once inside the complex it feels totally secluded and
particularly peaceful. The resort's exteriors and outdoor pool are particularly
impressive, though a little more attention could be paid on in-room decor --
the Standard Rooms look especially sparse. Spend a little more on a suite,
however, and decor improves significantly. Wi-Fi is not available in the rooms.
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Scene
Secluded and spacious resort awash with colorful Moroccan decor
Once past the half-finished buildings and occasional stray that line the
road to La Maison des Oliviers, visitors are met with a bold kasbah-style
arched entrance leading to a series of pretty spacious courtyards and finally
to the hotel reception. Like most of this traditionally styled property, the
lobby is bright and colorful with plush Moroccan furnishings, pretty patterned
tiling, and Arabian hanging lanterns. Built in 2005, the resort has five towers set in three and a half hectares of pleasantly landscaped gardens
full of rose bushes, palm trees, and sculpted shrubbery abuzz with dragonflies
and African swallows. The vibe is upscale and tranquil, appealing to both
couples and families with kids looking for secluded and relaxing lodgings away
from the bustle of the city.
Location
Secluded though shabby location 20 minutes' drive from the Marrakech Medina
The hotel is located
in the Agdal district to the south of Marrakech -- an up-and-coming area still
with plenty of construction work going on. While not the easiest place to find
(off the main road and down a dirt track) this adds to the feeling of seclusion
once in the resort, though it also means nothing at all is within walking distance. The Agdal
Gardens set in the grounds of the Royal Palace are under 10 minutes' drive away
and the attractions of the medina (old city) are about 20 minutes' drive away. While the shuttle service
is not free of charge, it's reasonably priced and will drop off and pick up
when and where required -- including Marrakech Menara Airport just 10 minutes
away.
Rooms
Air-conditioning and satellite TV in simple rooms -- though some could use revamp
The hotel has 30
air-conditioned rooms, most of which are suites with separate furnished lounge
areas. Decor in the Standard Rooms is surprisingly sedate, even bordering on
sparse. The suites however, while not lavish, are
more dressed up with Moroccan touches such as drapes and traditional rugs. Suites
on the ground floor also overlook a garden and semi-private swimming pool while
those on the upper floor open to balconies -- some with views of the Atlas
Mountains. While rooms do have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, they
lack amenities you might expect at this level such as minibars, Wi-Fi, and
robes.
Features
Large heated swimming pool lined with loungers and daybeds plus an on-site hammam
The highlight of La Maison des Oliviers is its lovely and relatively large heated swimming pool, kept at a
pleasant 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Farenheit) and lined with plenty of shaded loungers and comfy canopied
double daybeds -- though the peace can be spoilt a tad by piped music. The restaurant
also extends to a poolside terrace and serves a free morning breakfast and a
menu of both Moroccan and international food for lunch and dinner. The on-site
hammam also provides a steam bath with body scrub and the usual Moroccan massage
treatments.
