Palmeraie Charly’s

Palmeraie Charly’s Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Palmeraie Charly’s, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The address sounds a bit intimidating (Pavillon 9, Appartement 3… it’s like a treasure hunt), but once you’re actually there in the Palmeraie Village, it all makes perfect sense. This isn’t your typical hotel setup – it’s more like staying in someone’s really well-appointed apartment, which honestly turned out to be exactly what I needed after dealing with the beautiful chaos of Marrakech’s medina.

The thing about staying in the Palmeraie is that you get this completely different side of Marrakech. I mean, you’re still close enough to zip into the city center (maybe 15-20 minutes depending on traffic), but you’re surrounded by actual palm groves and there’s this quietness that’s hard to find elsewhere. The Route des Jardins de la Palmeraie isn’t just a fancy address – you’ll actually see why they call it that when you’re driving through all these lush gardens. What struck me most about Charly’s place was how it manages to feel both local and comfortable for international travelers. The apartment itself is spacious – I’m talking proper living areas, not those cramped hotel rooms where you’re bumping into furniture. The kitchen actually works if you want to grab supplies from one of the local markets, though honestly, with all the incredible food options around, I barely used it.

You know what really sold me on this place? The little details that show someone actually cares about the guest experience. The WiFi is solid (crucial if you’re trying to upload all those souk photos), the air conditioning works properly – and trust me, if you’re visiting during summer, this matters more than you think. The bathroom has decent water pressure, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how often that’s an issue. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which is a genuine blessing if you’ve rented a car to explore the Atlas Mountains. The whole Palmeraie Village setup means you’re not dealing with the narrow streets of the old city when you’re just trying to get home and crash. I actually found myself using the place as a proper base – heading out for day trips to Essaouira or the mountains, then coming back to decompress. The neighborhood has this residential feel where you’ll see families going about their daily routines, kids playing in the evening, that sort of authentic local life that you miss when you’re staying in the tourist bubble. It’s not fancy in a stuffy way, but it’s comfortable and clean, with that lived-in quality that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere real rather than just passing through another generic hotel room.

Palmeraie Charly’s Accommodations

Reviews of Palmeraie Charly’s

• Very good – Coelia from France – 10 October 2024 (8/10)

  la résidence et le logement sont très agréable, je recommande absolument

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