Ksar Char Bagh, La Palmeraie, Marrakech - Explore & Book
"After heading into the desert scrubland of the Palmeraie, driving down a bumpy dirt track, pushing past a large gate, and walking up a long garden path, you're not sure what to expect. An imposing tower with a silver door looms above you... open the door and you enter an entrancing fairytale of fountains and flowers. This is not your ordinary hotel; Ksar Char Bagh is a palace. Set in 4 hectares of Persian-style gardens, with water and streams criss-crossing to symbolise the rivers of paradise, Ksar Char Bagh is close to heaven on earth. Luxurious suites more closely resemble apartments, plus there's a billiard room, a library, a cigar room, a huge vaulted marble hamman, a pool, and an exceptionally discreet staff of 65, who will move heaven and earth to arrange anything you want. Highs Being just outside the city affords a lot more space, 5 acres to be exact, and the palm-lined pool is irresistible - we spent a whole afternoon lounging and swimmingGrand proportions, stunning architecture and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Every single object, piece of furniture and furnishing has been designed by the ownersYou're surrounded by the soothing sounds of water and birdsong, creating an enchanting Arabian Nights atmosphereThe spacious suites balance simplicity and sumptuousness, all have private outdoor space and some have pools Lows To stay in this palace certainly doesn't come cheap. Only breakfast is included in the room price and the extras can really mount upThis is where the rich and famous come to get away from it all, so don't expect a very social atmosphere. It's tranquil, private and very discreetMarrakech's city centre is a 15-minute drive away, but the hotel has its own air-conditioned cars to get you there" - Laila Ram
