Heure Bleue Palais is a Relais and Chateaux member set in the heart of the medina, close to the Bab Marrakech gate and the walls. Rooms and suites are arranged around a central patio, and the standout feature is a panoramic outdoor pool on the terrace with views over the medina and the ocean. The hotel offers a traditional hammam and a small spa, a restaurant called Le Salon Oriental that blends French and Moroccan cooking, a rooftop terrace and a free breakfast buffet. Free self parking and a bar add practical comfort. The beach and the Skala du Port are close on foot, so you can walk to the main sights. It is the most polished choice among our five, best for couples and special occasions.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits inside the medina walls near Bab Marrakech, the gate and square where taxis and cars gather, which makes arrival easier than at hotels deep in the lanes. Essaouira Beach and the Skala du Port are close, and the whole old town is walkable. The airport is about seventeen kilometres away, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle for an extra charge. Expect a short stroll rather than a long hike to the ramparts, the fishing harbour and the main squares.
Rooms and atmosphere
The building is organised around a patio, in the manner of a Moroccan palace, with rooms and suites that suit couples looking for a quiet, atmospheric base. The terrace pool is the heart of the hotel and is at its best in the afternoon, when the light over the old town is soft. The spa and hammam are small in scale, so book treatments early in busy periods. Le Salon Oriental serves a mix of French and Moroccan dishes, and a second restaurant and a bar add flexibility for evenings.
Who it suits and good to know: it is best for couples, honeymooners and travellers who like a hotel with real character and service. A free breakfast buffet is included, and free parking is a useful bonus near the medina. Check-in begins mid-afternoon, check-out is at noon and children are welcome, though extra beds carry a charge and pets are not allowed. Because the building is a historic riad, ask about the quietest rooms if you are a light sleeper, and confirm the current rates for the season you are travelling.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Panoramic rooftop pool
- ✓Hammam and spa
- ✓Le Salon Oriental restaurant
- ✓Second restaurant and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Does Heure Bleue Palais have a pool?+
Yes, there is a panoramic outdoor pool on the terrace with views over the medina and the ocean. It has loungers and a poolside bar.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is shown with the property. Check your specific rate for the latest terms.
Is it close to the sights?+
Yes, it is inside the walls near Bab Marrakech, close to the beach and the Skala du Port. Most of the medina is a short walk away.
