Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

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Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

6, Commune Rurale Ouidane, Americhich 03759, Morocco

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Four-StarNear CoastMid-Size

4.7

★★★★★

5,990 reviews on Google

8.6Out of 10

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Highlights

—3 pools

—3 restaurants & bars

—Full-service spa

—19 min from RAK

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★

Amelia Wilson · a month ago

Favourite hotel ever! All the staff are incredible! So friendly and accommodating. Food is 100% the best I’ve ever had at any hotel, plenty of activities, pools are lovely. Bars have very nice drinks options, the bar staff around the pool were so attentive and fun. Rooms and bathrooms are very nice ...

★★★★★

anna Goncalves · 2 months ago

We had a long weekend at this hotel and loved it. The rooms were perfectly sized, however they had very hard pillows (my only moan) The hotel is large and well placed, has everything you need from family and children areas to a zen pool area for those who want to relax by the pool. So many activitie...

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Sandra McWhirter · a month ago

An absolutely amazing holiday and such a wonderful base for exploring the City. A very efficient shuttle bus service made it so easy to get there. A very well run and organised resort, beautifully kept with every member of staff being so helpful and friendly. The gardens, pools and lake area are qui...

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Harry M · 2 months ago

We had a great 7 night stay here and recommend it for anyone! The check in process was easy and sat you down with a drink while they sorted check in. Room was big with great views across the pool and gardens (the gardens were very well maintained). Food was superb with different varieties every day....

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S · a month ago

it’s an amazing hotel with so much on offer, absolutely highlight of our trip, thank you so much for making our anniversary day special! they even drive a coach to the city and back, and are extremely kind and helpful. the buffet was very enjoyable.

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Details

—6, Commune Rurale Ouidane, Americhich 03759, Morocco

—+212 5 24 42 53 00

Getting There

Nearest airport: RAK

Marrakech-Menara Airport

19 min transfer

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How we scored Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

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8.6/10

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Scores

Food8.4

High

Service8.8

High

Rooms8.0

High

Pools8.7

High

Value8.4

High

Family8.8

High

Nightlife7.6

Medium

Quiet7.5

Medium

Adventure7.9

Medium

Wellness8.1

Medium

Remote work5.6

Low

Pros

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.

Cons

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.

Things to know

Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech is a four-star, all-inclusive resort in Marrakech’s Palmeraie area.
It is best suited to families, couples, and active travelers who want a resort base with pools, gardens, sports, entertainment, and shuttle access into the city.
The resort is inland and not walkable to central Marrakech, so the shuttle or taxis matter.
The adults-only Zen pool gives the property broader appeal than a purely family-focused club resort.
Wi-Fi quality is the main reason remote-work suitability should be treated cautiously.

Hidden tips

Request a garden-view room if quiet matters.
Use the shuttle schedule for medina visits rather than assuming easy walking access.
Arrive earlier at the pool if lounger location matters during busy weeks.
Guests planning to work should verify current Wi-Fi performance before booking.
Families should check Star Camp and activity hours in the Iberostar app after arrival.

What guests say

Most loved

Friendly and attentive staff (7)
Clean grounds, gardens, and public areas (7)
Pools for families and adults (6)
Food quality and buffet variety (6)
Free shuttle access to Marrakech (5)

Most common complaints

Wi-Fi can be weak or unreliable (3)
Pool crowding and sunbed timing (3)
Some rooms or areas feel dated (3)
Noise from groups, neighboring rooms, or entertainment (4)
Location is outside central Marrakech (4)

Things people wish they knew

This is an inland Palmeraie resort, not a beach resort.
The free shuttle is important because the resort is outside the medina and not walkable to central Marrakech.
The hotel is family-friendly and activity-heavy, but it also has an adults-only Zen pool area.
Remote workers should be cautious because guest feedback includes specific Wi-Fi reliability complaints.

From Reddit

Reddit resort-specific sentiment is limited. A recent r/travel itinerary post confirms travelers are using Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie as a Marrakech base, while another Morocco all-inclusive thread recommends Iberostar Club Palmeraie for a babymoon-style all-inclusive stay. Reddit is useful as a searched source but not a primary scoring source.

Rooms

Rooms To Avoid:Avoid ground-floor rooms below noisy neighbors or rooms closest to main pool entertainment if quiet is a priority.Medium

Guest feedback mentions neighbor noise, lively groups, and pool-area activity as the main quietness tradeoffs.

Best Value Room:Double Garden View or entry-level double categoryLow

Guest feedback suggests even lower-cost room options can be spacious and clean; exact value depends on seasonal pricing.

Quietest Building:Garden-view rooms are the safer request for quiet.Medium

Recent Tripadvisor guest feedback specifically notes garden-view rooms can be relatively quiet, depending on neighbors and floor.

Best Room Category:SuiteLow

Tour-operator room descriptions position suites as larger with a separate living area, but resort-wide guest evidence is not strong enough to call this universally best.

The facts

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Meeting Rooms

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How we scored it

Food

Variety: 8.3Snack Options: 8.2Buffet Quality: 8.5Guest Sentiment: 8.4Moroccan Restaurant: 8.1Booking Review Count: 1280Expedia Review Count: 686Tripadvisor Review Count: 4793Kayak Verified Rating Count: 2825