Es Saadi Gardens & Resort, Marakesh Morocco

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An upmarket luxury-orientated establishment with varying categories of accommodation ranging from standard rooms and suites to luxurious villas with a private pool. The stylish and elaborate decor and comfortable furnishings add a sense of wellbeing throughout the communal areas and the pool and spa facilities are particularly impressive.

Exterior

There are three main sections of the vast property all sharing the same grounds and communal areas. The hotel is rather bland in appearance with recessed balconies and many rooms overlooking the street and neighbouring properties. Discerning travellers tend to stay in the upmarket looking palace section and those wanting privacy and the extremes of luxury stay in the secluded villas. Entry is along a short drive to an impressive wide canopied entrance. A casino is situated to one side.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 4

Built Year: 1952

Refurbished Year: 2005

Exterior: Building

Interior

The palatial interior is cool and airy with a vast lobby area featuring traditional Berber designs and accommodating a small discreet reception area. Low couches and tables are spread throughout the communal areas and the wide variety of restaurants offer an international selection of eating possibilities, including a typical Moroccan option and a classic French fine dining option. The main hotel restaurant has a terrace overlooking the gardens.

Rooms: 102

Grounds

The picturesque lawns are dotted with attractive palms and flowering shrubs whilst the Roman columns over one of the pools creates style and character. Two of the pools area heated and there are wide sunloungers with a retractable canopy for shade.

Location

Area Type: In a calm and relatively quiet street to the S of the New Town area and a flat ¼ ml stroll from the start of the bustling Medina and market area. There are other less luxurious modern properties in the same area and a variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants in the main part of the new town, just over ¼ ml away. Taxis wait outside the entrance, although there is a private limousine service.