Le Palais Paysan

Our stay at this so-called "luxury hotel" in the desert was nothing short of a nightmare. What was meant to be a relaxing, high-end experience turned into a series of disappointments. First, the service was abysmal. The staff seemed completely untrained, and the hotel manager was downright condescending, even mocking guests when we raised concerns. Instead of offering any solutions, she acted as though we were the problem. The food? Don’t even get me started. Their “tagine du jour” should be renamed “tagine du nightmare.” Bland, and utterly tasteless. The breakfast was just as bad—limited options, no variety, and service so slow that we practically fell asleep waiting for our food. Noise was another major issue. Nonstop construction sounds ruined any chance of enjoying the terrace or the pool area. The place was marketed as a peaceful retreat, but it felt more like a construction site. Manager didn’t care about our complaint. The amenities were also below standard for a hotel that claims to be high-end. No fridge in the room, basic toiletries, and no spare plugs to charge electronics. To top it off, the hotel is incredibly difficult to get to, with barely any signage and a road that felt more like an obstacle course than a path to a "luxury" destination. Avoid at all costs—this place isn’t worth your time or money.

My wife and I have been travelling to Marrakech for many years. We have just spent one week at Palais Paysan and it really is our favourite place. It's located outside a Berber village about 40 minutes from Marrakech but it is a haven of peace and tranquility. It's delightful. The hotel is immaculate and the gardens are beautifully manicured with fabulous views over the foothills ot the Atlas mountains. The staff are very pleasant, discreet and attentive. The restaurant food is excellent. We will soon be returning!

We stayed only 24 hours in Le Palais Paysan and regret we did not spend there mire days of our holidays! Booked ut as it turned that our holidays could last day longer than originally planned and last minute we added that stay there. Ot is the most picturesque and unique stay in the Marrakesh area. The secluded location in the elevated rural area makes you feel that you truly go away from the noise and buzz of the Medina. The view of all of the Atlas mountain chain, horses, wild birds and very green and well maintained hotel with great relaxing swimming pool loads of area to walk, beautiful scenery and horse stables. You can horse ride, go for horse trek outside the hotel and enjoy the silence of this retreat. Staff is amazing and super attentive. Rooms are immaculate and have very pleasant decor and the remarkable mountain view and dark starry skies. Foood we ate in the local restaurant was delightful and considering that you do not have any other option to dine in the local area, very reasonably priced and definately worth it. We even had a company of the friendly domesticated partridge that live in the hotel! Offcourse staff doesn't allow the bird to just come over to you unless you express you are happy for it to join you and walk nearby and talk to you while you dine and you can toss it few seeds. Before arriving we opt for the transfer from airport to the hotel. We send an email with the request and never received any onfirmation or acknowledgement of the request. Despite that driver was waiting for us just outside the arrivals with a printed laminated card with the name of the hotel. No response from hotel got us a bit worried on the way to Marrakesh however the service was there and was great. We really enjoyed our short dash into that serene and comforting space. Strongly recommend!

After several Covid years, we visited our beloved Le Paysan again. And it was like all other times a real homecoming for us. The place has a unique location complete surrounded by natural beauty . The peacefull hills gardens are perfect for walking and relaxing. We had a fine room highfloor with 2 terrases and an awful view. If you love animals you are here on the right place. Beautful arabic horses, donkeys , and everywhere sheaps and goats. The rooms are very clean, and comfortable decorated. Bathroom rather small and simple but very good working. Because of ramadan whe we’re several days the only guests, wich we loved very much. The surprising good and very tasty food of breakfast, lunch and diner was really a plus. Only the evening diner card was very small, so If you stay 10 days like we did, you sometimes have a desire for something different. But anyway we have had lovely salads, tajines, pasta’s etc and a real compliment for the Chef cook and his team. We enjoyed these days the friendship and great hospitality from the entire staff. A fantastic reception team with Hamada and Merhiam, and the so warm and friendly attention and talks with Said , Brahim, Hussein an Said 2. The poolside is a real beauty, very well kept and spotless clean, enough sunbeds and shadow places. The view from the pool to the snowy peaks of the Atlas is memorable. For me personal the water was a litlle to much chloric smell, but that is just a small detail. We had a massage and pedicure at the welness, done by a very professional and kind lady , I think her name was Rabbiah ? So overall we have had a great stay again,. The place is a litlle corner of paradise, and a perfect spot for people who want to relax on a place far away from the noisy crowds and crazyness of Marrakech, and that only a half hour drive from the red City. Shoekran to all our Le Paysan friends, and for sure we will come back . Igo van Hoof and Stefan van Loock Belgium

Superb place to stay. Very relaxing and amazing staff. Stayed 3 nights and tried different meals. All of them good but not great. Could also need some small extra games, puzzels for guests to enjoy when weather is a bit bad. But this is a great place to relax with the mountains in the back drop.

What an absolutely gorgeous experience our stay at this hotel was. It's hidden away a 40 minute drive from Marrakech, very much off the beaten track in a spectacular setting with the most amazing views of the Atlas Mountains and total peace and tranquility. We were greeted warmly and welcomed with delicious complimentary mint tea and pastries before a tour of the grounds and our room. Decor throughout the hotel is beautiful and our room was huge with plenty of storage, a big comfy bed, wonderful shower and very good air conditioning. The grounds, garden and pool area are immaculately looked after and we loved that there were not only sunbeds but plenty of poolside cabanas at no extra charge - excellent for enjoying the warmth in the shade. Due to the location there are no external restaurants but we found that the hotel restaurant was lovely, especially the outdoor terrace which looked out to the mountains and the starry skies at night. The reasonably priced menu offered plenty of choice for a two night stay, with nightly tagine specials. The food was fresh, authentic and delicious and we enjoyed trying various Moroccan specialities. Breakfast was also plentiful, with loads of tasty pastries, homemade vanilla yoghurt and fresh omelettes cooked to order. All of the hotel staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful and kindly assisted us in booking airport transfers and a hot air balloon trip. Highly recommend staying here for a couple of nights either before or after a couple of days in Marrakech as it was a lovely combination and great to experience both the city and the rural areas.

I booked here in last minute I knew this place since 5 years but o did not come back since that time Hôtel is in good condition, need some paint but the garden still to be so beautiful The room , 14 , was so spacious Nice terrace overlooking the garden and facing the sunset I spend a nice moment at the pool , dinner was ok ….I really don’t understand one thing …..the soup Of the day was bloody hot when the Tempture outside is 30 degrees ???? The worst arrived during the night I wake up in the middle of the night with strange feelings , my skin was on fire , when I turned on the light I discovered 50 ants on and around me !!! Awful When I mentionned it the day after the receptionist just asked me if I have had food on my room , it was not the case but he did not do or say nothing just take my credit card …..weird service Pity I was on the way to book another night

Probably up there with one of the best hotels we have stayed in. Beautiful location with amazing service. Everything was kept immaculate and attention to detail was great. We had a hire car to get here and glad we opted for an SUV as the roads can be tricky otherwise. Highly recommended.

After 40 minutes of a terrible road, they didn’t let us in under the excuse of being private for the night, although the mansion has no exceptional rules for clients mentioned before in different trip platforms. I am disappointed for the organization and the management provided.