in Marrakech, Morocco
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Palace
Updated 1 July 2026
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A grande dame of Marrakech, a garden palace that has hosted the city's glamour for decades but welcomes families with real warmth. You get vast lawns, one of the loveliest pools in town and the medina within walking distance, so children have room to play and parents get palace comforts and easy access to the sights.
Our verdict
The elegant central choice: palace gardens, a beautiful pool and the medina on foot, ideal for families who want culture and comfort together.
The rooms
Palatial rooms and suites in eight hectares of gardens in Hivernage, a short walk from the medina yet quiet and green. The Palace rooms are large and easily fit a family of three, while suites and connecting rooms suit four, and the villas add private space and a plunge pool. Cots are free and baby gear is easy to arrange.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 3 in Palace rooms, 4 in suites, more in villas
- Pool
- Large garden pool plus villa plunge pools
- Gardens
- Eight hectares of lawns and palms
- Medina
- About 15 min walk to Jemaa el-Fna
- Baby gear
- Free cots, high chairs on request
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Eight hectares of gardens for children to roam
- One of the largest and prettiest hotel pools in Marrakech
- Walking distance to the medina and Jemaa el-Fna
- Palace rooms, family suites and private villas with plunge pools
- Several restaurants, with kitchens happy to cook for kids
- A calm, green retreat right at the edge of the old city
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Garden breakfast
Under the palms before the day heats up.
- 10:00
Pool and lawns
Big pool for swimming, grass for the little ones.
- 13:00
Lunch in the shade
Then a quiet nap out of the midday sun.
- 17:00
Walk to the medina
Head to Jemaa el-Fna as the heat eases.
- 19:30
Early dinner back at base
The kitchens will plate simple dishes for kids.
Family things to do nearby
Jemaa el-Fna on foot
The great square is a walkable stroll away, best at dusk when the food stalls light up and the storytellers gather, with an orange juice for the kids.
Jardin Majorelle and YSL
The cobalt garden with its cacti and pools is a short taxi away, a cool and colourful outing that keeps children curious.
Caleche ride round the walls
A horse-drawn caleche from near the hotel loops the old ramparts and gardens, a restful way to see the city with tired legs.
Bahia Palace
A grand 19th-century palace of tiled courtyards and painted ceilings, close by and easy for children to wander through.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are free and the vast shaded gardens are a dream with a stroller, though this is a glamorous adult hotel at heart, so bring your own baby monitor and essentials.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Lawns to toddle across, a shallow pool edge and caleche rides suit little ones, with plenty of shade for the hottest hours.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The pool, the gardens and the walkable medina full of palaces and squares keep five to twelve year olds happily busy.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens like the central location, the pool and being able to explore the souks and Jardin Majorelle, though there is no dedicated teen scene.
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Parents also ask
Can we walk to the medina?
Yes, Jemaa el-Fna is around a 15-minute walk through Hivernage, though with young children a cheap taxi or a caleche is easier in the heat, and the hotel can arrange both.
Is there a kids club?
There is no permanent free kids club, but the hotel offers seasonal children's activities and babysitting on request, and the huge gardens and pool are the real draw for families.
Are the villas worth it for a family?
If the budget allows, yes. A villa gives you a private garden and plunge pool with room to spread out, which makes naps, meals and downtime much easier with young children.
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