Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Main buffet with international cuisine, Moroccan/Berber restaurant, Italian restaurant. Moroccan tea room. Bars in the main building and poolside.
Pools & waterplay
3 outdoor pools set in 10-hectare grounds with landscaped gardens and a small lake overlooking the Atlas Mountains. Children's pool available.
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
All 4 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 344 ft²32 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Double Room Pool View | Sleeps 3 | 344 ft²32 m² | 1 bedroom | Pool |
| Double Room Panoramic View | Sleeps 3 | 344 ft²32 m² | 1 bedroom | Panoramic |
| Family Room Garden View | Sleeps 4 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Gardenconnecting |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
14 things the research turned up about Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech that the brochure does not say.
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.
Things guests wish they had known
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.
Most loved
4 themes- Friendly and attentive staff7 mentions
- Clean grounds, gardens, and public areas7 mentions
- Pools for families and adults6 mentions
- Food quality and buffet variety6 mentions
Most complained about
4 themes- Wi-Fi can be weak or unreliable3 mentions
- Pool crowding and sunbed timing3 mentions
- Some rooms or areas feel dated3 mentions
- Noise from groups, neighboring rooms, or entertainment4 mentions
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.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
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Mar to May, Sep to Nov
Real seasons here: highs run from 64°F in January to 100°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Fine | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Cool |
| High °F | 64 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 84 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 91 | 82 | 73 | 66 |
| Rain days | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Getting there
19 minutes from RAK
- Nearest airport
- RAK · Marrakech-Menara Airport
- Transfer
- 19 min · costs extra
- Address
- 6, Commune Rurale Ouidane, Americhich 03759, Morocco
- Phone
- +212 5 24 42 53 00
The ride from RAK is not in your rate.
Booking ahead fixes the price before you land and puts a driver in arrivals with your name, instead of a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
Book the transfer (opens in a new tab)Morocco
- Language
- Arabic & French (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD) – closed currency, get cash locally
- Power
- 220V, Type C/E plugs (European – adapter needed)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Agadir (AGA), Marrakech (RAK), or Casablanca (CMN)
- Flight time
- ~7–8h from the US East Coast (often via Europe)
Who it suits
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into RAK, 19 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $666.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Morocco ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)How we scored Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 3 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except wellness, adventure, nightlife, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.4High confidence
- Food Value
- 8.3
- Room Value
- 8.0
- Shuttle Value
- 8.5
- Facility Value
- 8.6
- All Inclusive Value
- 8.4
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
Service8.8High confidence
- Housekeeping
- 8.7
- Animation Team
- 8.8
- Restaurant Service
- 8.6
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.0
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Reception Consistency
- 8.1
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Kayak Verified Rating Count
- 2825.0
Dining8.4High confidence
- Variety
- 8.3
- Snack Options
- 8.2
- Buffet Quality
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.4
- Moroccan Restaurant
- 8.1
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Kayak Verified Rating Count
- 2825.0
Rooms8.0High confidence
- Modernity
- 7.7
- Room Space
- 8.3
- Cleanliness
- 8.5
- Noise Control
- 7.3
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Maintenance Consistency
- 7.6
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Kayak Verified Rating Count
- 2825.0
Pools & Spa8.7High confidence
- Adult Pool
- 8.8
- Pool Variety
- 8.7
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Children Splash Pool
- 8.4
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Lounger Availability
- 7.6
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Kayak Verified Rating Count
- 2825.0
Family8.8High confidence
- Star Camp
- 8.9
- Children Pool
- 8.6
- Family Room Fit
- 8.3
- Activity Breadth
- 8.9
- All Inclusive Ease
- 8.7
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
Wellness8.1Medium confidence
- Hammam
- 8.2
- Fitness
- 8.0
- Spa Facilities
- 8.3
- Treatment Sentiment
- 7.9
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Adult Pool Relaxation
- 8.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
Adventure7.9Medium confidence
- Golf Access
- 7.4
- Sports Breadth
- 8.3
- Family Activity Fit
- 8.1
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- City Excursion Access
- 7.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Archery Trapeze Activities
- 8.0
Nightlife7.6Medium confidence
- Shows
- 7.8
- Bar Variety
- 7.8
- Nightclub Access
- 7.5
- Live Entertainment
- 7.8
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Family Resort Tradeoff
- 7.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
Quiet7.5Medium confidence
- Adult Zen Pool
- 8.4
- Garden Setting
- 8.0
- Guest Mix Noise
- 6.8
- Entertainment Noise
- 7.0
- Booking Review Count
- 1280.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Room Location Variability
- 7.2
Remote work5.6Low confidence
- Meeting Rooms
- 7.0
- Wifi Availability
- 6.5
- Workspace Evidence
- 5.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 686.0
- Quiet Work Environment
- 5.5
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 4793.0
- Reported Wifi Reliability
- 4.0
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Avoid ground-floor rooms below noisy neighbors or rooms closest to main pool entertainment if quiet is a priority.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 categoryGuest 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.Recent Tripadvisor guest feedback specifically notes garden-view rooms can be relatively quiet, depending on neighbors and floor.
- Best Room Category
- SuiteTour-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.
Everything we read on Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll restaurants included | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorHouse brands and local spirits included | Partly included |
| Room service | Costs extra |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibar | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa and wellness center, treatments at additional cost | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursions | Costs extra |
| Kids' club | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuities | Tipping expected |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- Family Room Garden View
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms, and connecting rooms are available (usually request-only, so confirm at booking).
- Does Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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