Luxury Apartment Les perles de Marrakech

Luxury Apartment Les perles de Marrakech Overview

So I ended up at Les perles de Marrakech during my second trip to the city, and honestly, I’m kicking myself for not finding this place sooner. It’s tucked away in Agdal – you know, that newer part of Marrakech where locals actually live and work, not just where tourists get lost looking for tagines. The building sits right on Avenue Mohammed VI, which means you’re basically on the main artery of modern Marrakech, but here’s the thing – once you’re inside, you’d never know it.

The apartment itself is surprisingly spacious, way more than what you’d expect from the photos online. I mean, we’re talking about proper living space here, not some cramped hotel room where you’re fighting over who gets the one decent chair. The kitchen actually works (trust me, this isn’t always a given in Morocco), and there’s this little balcony where I found myself having coffee every morning, watching the city wake up. The décor walks that fine line between trying too hard to be “authentically Moroccan” and just being comfortable – thankfully, it leans toward the latter. Sure, there are some traditional touches, but nothing that screams “tourist trap.”

What really sold me on this place was the location, though. You’re maybe fifteen minutes from the medina by taxi – and I’m talking about the kind of taxi ride where you’re not white-knuckling it through narrow alleys. But more importantly, you’re right in the heart of where things are actually happening. There’s this incredible little café called Café Clock just a few blocks away where locals hang out, and honestly, some of the best meals I had weren’t in fancy riads but in the neighborhood spots you can walk to from here. The Carrefour down the street becomes your best friend for water and snacks, and there’s something refreshing about being able to pop into a normal grocery store after days of haggling in souks.

The building itself is well-maintained – clean hallways, decent elevator, the kind of place where you don’t worry about your stuff. Check-in was smooth, though you’ll want to coordinate arrival times since it’s not a traditional hotel setup. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re renting a car, but most people won’t need one from this location anyway. The WiFi actually works, which feels like a minor miracle sometimes in Morocco, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine taking off.

Look, it’s not going to blow your mind – this is a solid 7 out of 10 kind of place, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. No pretension, no over-the-top luxury that makes you afraid to touch anything, just a comfortable base where you can spread out, do some laundry, and feel like you’re living in Marrakech rather than just visiting it. If you’re the type who wants to experience the city beyond the tourist bubble while still having modern comforts to retreat to, this hits that sweet spot perfectly.

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• Good – Iman from Sweden – 2 January 2024 (7/10)

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