Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco

Location

Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech is located around 10 miles from the medina in a vast estate amidst manicured gardens and ancient olive groves, takes luxury to a new level. The resort hosts one of the most beautiful 18-hole golf courses in the country, complete with superb Atlas Mountain views.

Accommodation

Spacious, elegant, stylish and sophisticated, the accommodation at the Royal Palm is a true reflection of the hotel's setting. Hand-made furnishings designed by the most skilled local craftsmen, coupled with traditional rugs and authentic Moroccan artworks help lend an authentic North African flavour to each of the hotel's exquisite suites and villas. In room amenities include opulent marble bathrooms with separate shower and tub, individual safes, a hairdryer, mini bar, complimentary tea and coffee, flat screen television, in-room movies, satellite channels, radio, alarm clock and coffee machine. Suites and villas also boast wonderful views across the nearby Atlas Mountains and the hotel's golf course.

Dining

The hotel's three restaurants, offer the highest standards in fine dining, with the aim to become known as some of the very best gastronomic establishments in Marrakech. Al Aïn takes the best of Moroccan cuisine, offering an a la carte menu of local specialities with an inventive twist, served in a sophisticated setting on the hotel's first floor. The travel-themed Le Caravane sees diners embark on a voyage of culinary discovery, serving perfectly prepared and impeccably presented dishes from across the world in an eclectic setting of old trunks, leather arm chairs, precious fabrics and beautiful, hand carved woodwork. Finally, with a stunning setting overlooking the hotel's main pool, L'Olivier offers casual al fresco dining under the cool shade of an olive grove. The hotel also features the elegant Cigar Cellar, a stylish bar with large sofas, walnut and marble tables and precious wall-hung fabrics.

Facilities

Dedicated to wellbeing and beauty, the hotel's Clarins spa (opening 15 May 2014) is designed to resemble an opulent Moroccan palace, offering specially tailored treatments for individual guests. There's also a superb sports centre with a gym, table tennis, four tennis courts, a squash court, a 25-meter heated pool, a pilates studio and personal training. There's also a vast outdoor pool, which is heated year round, and a complimentary kids club.

Golf

One of the highlights of the Royal Palm Marrakech is the spectacular 18-hole, Par 72 golf course; one of the most impressive in the Marrakech region. Designed to suit amateurs and professionals alike, the Royal Palm Golf Club is the only course in Marrakech to be built within the grounds of a resort and access is reserved exclusively to hotel guests and owners of the villas at Domaine Royal Palm.