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Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraievsIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie
Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie
Four-Star·★ 4.5
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Four-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Overall
8.5
8.6
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
8.0
Value
8.0
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieMeasureIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
8.5Overall Score8.6 (better)
4-starStar Rating4-star
4.5 (2,708)Google Rating4.7 (6,078) (better)
From $179Price / Night (pp)From $75 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
25 minAirport Transfer19 min (better)

Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: Mini Club Med+ 4–10; younger paid care and teen programmes separate. Paid Baby Club for ages 4–23 months and Petit Club for ages 2–3. Included Mini Club Med+ is ages 4–10; Teens Club 11–13 and Chill Pass 14–17 are separate programmes. Teen programmes run 22 March–6 November 2026, 20 December 2026–8 January 2027, 7 February–5 March 2027 and 28 March–12 November 2027; confirm booked dates. Current website lists Mini hours 08:45–17:30 and 19:00–21:00, closed Saturday, all indicative; confirm places. Paid private babysitting and evening services are separate from club enrolment; no universal private-care booking lead time is established. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. Supplier brochure: Le Riad Exclusive Collection suites include continental-breakfast delivery; other room service is extra, 11:00–23:00. Not free all-day delivery for every guest.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. The Palmeraie: Supplier directory: Main international/Moroccan restaurant. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. The El Kebir: Supplier directory: Gourmet Club serving Moroccan specialities. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. The Layali: Supplier directory: Signature dinner in the olive grove, April–October, twice weekly, on demand; exact price unverified. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. The Pacha: Supplier directory: Main bar. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. The Rooftop: Supplier directory: Bar. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. Rotonde Bar: Supplier directory: Pool bar. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. Family Oasis Bar: Supplier directory: Family pool bar. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. Le Riad Exclusive Collection Bar: Supplier directory: Reserved for Le Riad residents; Champagne privilege is specific to this area, not an unrestricted resort-wide bottle benefit. Confirm current operation, menu and booking conditions. Official Club Med page confirms buffet and specialty dining; exact current restaurant and bar counts should be refreshed from the official fact sheet before display. Teen programme dates are seasonal and appear in the specific teen FAQ. Le Riad suite delivery/Champagne benefits and on-demand Layali dinners must not be generalized to every guest or meal.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie

Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Jawhara. Confirmed walk-in: Oasis, Food Truck. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Jawhara: One visit per stay, subject to availability; not unlimited specialty dining. Agarnier Lobby Bar: House/local drink coverage remains limited as stored; premium-label charges are unverified. Zen Bar: House/local drink coverage remains limited as stored; premium-label charges are unverified. Container Pool Bar: House/local drink coverage remains limited as stored; premium-label charges are unverified. Dining comprises Oasis buffet, Jawhara Moroccan restaurant and a food truck. Jawhara requires a hotel reservation, is subject to availability and permits one visit per stay. Oasis and the food truck do not require reservations. Bars are Agarnier Lobby Bar, Zen Bar and Container Pool Bar; check current hours in the Iberostar app.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Family Room Garden View. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie

Highlights

  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from RAK

Why choose it

  • Deep Club Med all-inclusive package.
  • Excellent family programming from infants through teens.
  • Strong activity roster including trapeze, tennis and fitness.
  • Convenient Marrakech/Palmeraie setting.

Keep in mind

  • No beach.
  • Some recent reports mention food, service or air-conditioning inconsistency.
  • Many excursions and spa treatments cost extra.
  • French-language resort culture may be more dominant than English in some weeks.

Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 19 min from RAK

Why choose it

  • Strong staff, cleanliness, and grounds sentiment across major guest sources.
  • Three-pool layout with an adults-only Zen pool and children’s splash pool.
  • Broad activity program including Star Camp, tennis, archery, sports, trapeze, and entertainment.
  • Good all-inclusive food sentiment for a four-star resort.
  • Seven meeting rooms and official free Wi-Fi, though Wi-Fi reliability is mixed.

Keep in mind

  • Not beachfront and not walkable to the medina.
  • Some guest feedback says Wi-Fi can be poor during the day.
  • Pool crowding and lounger timing can matter in peak periods.
  • Some rooms or areas may feel dated despite generally positive cleanliness feedback.
  • Noise can be an issue depending on room location and guest mix.

All Scores

Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieMeasureIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
8.2Food8.4 (better)
8.5Service8.8 (better)
8.0Rooms8.0
8.6Pools8.7 (better)
8.0Value8.4 (better)
(better)9.1Family8.8
–Nightlife7.6
(better)7.8Quiet7.5
(better)8.7Adventure7.9
(better)8.2Wellness8.1
–Remote work5.6

Of the 12 measures we call, Club Med Marrakech La Palmeraie leads on 4 and Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech leads on 8.

Vibes

Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieMeasureIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
YesQuietYes
YesAdventureYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieMeasureIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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