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El Olivar Palace
Morocco, Africa
Marrakech
With a stay at El Olivar Palace in Marrakech (Agdal), you'll be steps from Agdal Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Avenue Mohamed VI. This 4-star hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Marrakech Plaza. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Facilities
- TV lounge
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Babysitting service
- Wi-fi
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good648 reviews
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Lovely relaxing holiday
Had the best holiday. Went with my husband and parents . As a surprise for my parents I asked a lovely lady called Sara for help and she was just amazing. Their room was decorated with petals, fruit and wine basket etc. The meals were great with plenty to choose from. Drinks were good too. Yes there were honey bees everywhere but they're protected so quite hard to control but only as a small suggestion maybe citronella candles to deter at the bar. The pool was great and I enjoyed the aqua aerobics before I relaxed by the pool and enjoyed the sunshine. The entertainment team were great and are good at knowing who needs to relax and who doesn't. We were offered board games for our balcony by Sam which was a great idea . Sara is a great member of staff. So kind and helpful. Nothing was too much for her. A true credit to the hotel. If I only had 1 small thing to add to the hotel it would be a shop selling snacks, toiletries, gifts etc as there's not much around the hotel. A free shuttle bus is available to Marrakech but a small shop would be handy for those who may not want to venture far. I would definatly return to El Olivar Palace.
Review by heatheroM1159WK Scotland, United Kingdom
Magnificent state in Marrakech
What a fabulous hotel- the pool was fantastic and never felt too crowded even with the daily waterpolo and aqua aerobics going on! The food was so varied and delicious especially the shawarma kebabs - staff in the restaurant and the bar were friendly and it was really relaxed and they were so attentive and happy to help at any given opportunity. The entertainment staff were formidable their energy and enthusiasm was contagious especially in all the different languages They were fluent in! Amazing and never left anyone out at all! The popquiz nights were amazing as they managed to cater for a diverse crowd! The spa staff were brilliant too and the mani pedi and facial we received were the best :) thank you all! The rooms were fab and cleaned every day and the air con was fantastic- a great relief after the heatwave at home!! Thoroughly recommend and so close to marrakech to go on adventures too! Well worth the money :)
Not a 5*, but a friendly, comfortable hotel
We had a really enjoyable stay and, overall, would happily recommend this hotel if you're looking for an authentic Moroccan experience rather than expecting a luxury UK-style five-star resort.
The highlights were definitely the staff in the day bar and restaurants. Yousef and A.Reda in the day bar were outstanding – friendly, welcoming, attentive and always happy to help. They made every visit enjoyable. All day staff in the bar were friendly, sadly unlike the night time bar staff. Our waiter, L.Younes, was equally fantastic, always smiling, personable and providing excellent service throughout our stay. They are a real credit to the hotel.
The food was another positive. There was a good variety each day, with plenty of delicious local Moroccan dishes alongside more familiar options. If you enjoy trying local cuisine, you won't be disappointed. There was also a good range of excursions available, making it easy to explore more of Morocco with a very helpful excursion team.
Unfortunately, our experience with reception wasn't as positive. A. Younes provided poor customer service and came across as unhelpful and obstructive. We received very little information about the hotel or the resort, leaving us to figure most things out ourselves. A warmer welcome and better local knowledge would make a huge difference to guests' first impressions.
A few suggestions that would improve the experience:
- Be prepared to share the outdoor bar area with plenty of wasps!
- The gym would benefit from air conditioning, drinking water and towels.
- Some drinks regularly ran out and weren't always replenished quickly.
- Most of the entertainment and announcements were in French, so English-speaking guests may feel a little left out at times.
- The website says more than 1 bar and restaurant, however for all inclusive there is only 1 bar and 1 restaurant
- When you ring housekeeping for tea bags please deliver... i waited 4 days and they never arrived. 2 days we never had housekeeping, no toilet rolls, cleaning or beds. When we rang we got "yeah yeah yeah" - reception is the biggest negative about the hotel
So, is it a UK five-star hotel? No. But that's not necessarily a criticism. It's a friendly, comfortable hotel with a relaxed atmosphere, lovely staff in the bars and restaurants, excellent local food, and a genuine taste of Moroccan culture. If you arrive with the right expectations, you'll have a very enjoyable holiday.
Review by chloemoore1979 Accrington, United Kingdom
We are thoroughly enjoying our holiday!
We are currently staying at the El Olivar Palace hotel. I nearly didn't book it based on the few bad reviews....I'm so glad I ignored them. We are a family of two adults and three children. We have the junior suite. The kids have a big room with 3 beds. We have a massive double room. There are two toilets one with two showers! Room was immaculate on arrival and cleaners have come everyday and left it spotless. The restaurant is never too busy. The hours for each mealtime are excellent. Breakfast until 10.30. Lunch 1-3 Afternoon tea 5-6 and Dinner 7-10 and pizza available at the pool bar for most of the day as far as we can see! Wine is served at lunch and dinner. I don't know where the reviewers of the bad reviews were eating! Food is delicious and very extensive! Bbq most meals. The freshly made kebabs this eve were better than I've ever had and the crepes!! Yummy!! Compliments to all involved in the food prep. We're really enjoying it! The entertainment team are great fun! So much energy! The aqua aerobics is a brilliant start to the day! The atmosphere here is so relaxed and welcoming. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming also. So polite. We took the shuttle bus to Marakesh centre today. So prompt and just a 20 minute ride. So much to see out the window on the short journey. I highly recommend this hotel and I advise ignoring the few bad reviews. By the way!! Free delicious ice-cream 🍦 is served during at least one mealtime each day as far as we've seen. Oh my goodness! So so good!! Thank you to all the staff for your welcome and hard work. We're really looking forward to the rest of our stay. I felt I had to refute the bad reviews.
Review by Fiona G Galway, Ireland
Nice hotel
It was a really great experience in OLIVAR PALACE
I want to thanks every member of animation team specially FADIA thank you for your kindness, also selma amal sam mouss michael heureux dj bob good job for the michael jackson it was amazing 😍
See you soon guys
