Picolo recommends · Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
Palais Namaskar
Canals and still reflecting pools between low buildings, and a villa with its own garden and pool where the morning sounds are birds and running water.
In the morning you hear water running in the canals and birds in the palms, and little else. Palais Namaskar is laid out around water, with channels, ponds and reflecting pools joining its low buildings.
Nearly every stay here is in a suite or villa, each with a private garden and pool, and the Atlas Mountains rise behind the grounds. It is a place built for staying in, with the medina a drive away when you want it.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Palais Namaskar
This is our pick for honeymoons and romantic trips. You can spend three days without seeing other guests, with dinner brought to you and a pool that is yours alone.
It is not a base for exploring Marrakech. Getting to the medina means the hotel shuttle or a taxi, and there is nothing to walk to, so it suits those who have seen the old town before or need only one day there.
What you get
- Private pools in suites and villas
- Water gardens with canals and ponds
- Villas with their own garden
- Shuttle into the medina
- Dining on site
A day at Palais Namaskar
- Morning
- Breakfast on your own terrace beside the water.
- Midday
- A swim in the private pool with the Atlas in view.
- Afternoon
- The shuttle into the medina for a few hours, if you feel like it.
- Evening
- A quiet dinner as the reflecting pools catch the last light.
Location
Palmeraie, Marrakech, Morocco
Open in MapsQuestions about Palais Namaskar
Do the rooms at Palais Namaskar have private pools?
The majority do, since most accommodation is in suites and villas with a private pool and garden. Check the room type when you book.
How do you get to the medina from Palais Namaskar?
By the hotel's shuttle or by taxi. The hotel is outside the centre, so plan the trip rather than walking.
Is Palais Namaskar good for a honeymoon?
Yes, that is what it does best: privacy, water, gardens and very few people in sight.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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