Royal Mirage Deluxe

Royal Mirage Deluxe Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Royal Mirage Deluxe – it’s one of those places that looks absolutely stunning in photos, and honestly, it mostly lives up to the hype when you’re actually there. The location in Hivernage is pretty sweet if you know Marrakech at all. You’re basically in the newer part of the city, which means wider streets, less chaotic traffic, and you can actually walk around without dodging motorbikes every five seconds. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa if you’re up for it, though I’d recommend taking a petit taxi at night – the drivers know exactly where this place is, which isn’t always a given with some of the smaller riads.

The hotel itself has that classic Moroccan luxury thing going on, but it’s done really well. I mean, you know how sometimes these places try too hard with the whole “authentic experience” and end up feeling like a theme park? This isn’t that. The lobby has this gorgeous central courtyard with actual mature palm trees – not those sad little saplings you see at newer resorts – and the sound of water trickling from the fountains actually drowns out most of the street noise. The rooms are spacious (and I mean properly spacious, not “spacious for Morocco” spacious), with those beautiful tadelakt walls that feel cool to the touch even when it’s blazing hot outside. The air conditioning works properly too, which… well, you’ll appreciate that in summer.

Here’s what I really liked – the pool area is genuinely relaxing. It’s big enough that you’re not fighting for loungers, and there are these little alcoves with day beds where you can escape if the main pool gets too busy with families. The staff is attentive without being hovering, if that makes sense. They remember your name after a day or two, and the bartender makes a mean mint tea (ask for it with extra mint). Now, the 7.3 rating probably reflects some of the minor issues – breakfast can get pretty chaotic during peak season, and sometimes the wifi gets spotty in the evenings when everyone’s trying to upload their Insta stories. The spa is lovely but definitely on the pricier side, even for Marrakech standards. What really sealed it for me though was the concierge service. These guys actually know the city – they steered me away from the tourist trap restaurants and pointed me toward this incredible little place on Rue de la Liberté that I never would have found otherwise. Plus, they arranged a day trip to the Atlas Mountains that wasn’t just the standard tour bus nonsense. If you’re looking for that sweet spot between authentic Moroccan atmosphere and reliable luxury amenities, this place hits it. Just book directly with them if you can – I’ve heard mixed things about the third-party booking sites and room assignments here.

Royal Mirage Deluxe Accommodations

Reviews of Royal Mirage Deluxe

• Nice hotel, great decoration great breakfast & friendly staff – Jean from United States – 14 May 2025 (8/10)

  The style, the amenities the staff
  
  What could be improved: The first night they put me in a room with a balcony with a bad/ugly view in the inside of the building while I paid for a nice balcony view, fortunately they place in a much better room the second & third night

• Very good – Steve from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (8/10)

  The staff were absolutely fantastic. Always friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent. Superb staff let down by infrastructure in hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Broken patio window frame in first room…fixed straight away. Then got upgraded without asking to a deluxe room. Toilet leaking there but fixed straight away. Air-conditioning blowing out hot air in whole block on final night…again fixed straight away.

• Good location and great pool. Gym was not working. – João from Brazil – 26 February 2025 (8/10)

  The hotel is well located and close to the Medina (walking distance ~15 min). There is a supermarket two blocks away. Safe place and neighborhood.
  
  What could be improved: The gym was not working and close.

• Good – Khalfan from Oman – 10 December 2024 (7/10)

  Nice location but nothing in room no water no coffee nothing in the room very poor
  
  What could be improved: Brakefast great

• Bar needs more staff and attention. Long wait for service . This hotel needs USB connections in the rooms . Breakfast – Anton from United Kingdom – 13 November 2024 (8/10)

  Clean
  
  What could be improved: Easy access .

• On balance for Morocco it was fine. Some positives but some negatives also. – Mark from United Kingdom – 3 November 2024 (7/10)

  Pool was great. Nice peaceful location. Good breakfast. Pleasant staff. Spacious public areas.
  
  What could be improved: Lighting & lack of electrical sockets in the rooms. No drinking water in the room on first night. Deluxe room (second night) looked nicer but had same issues plus wifi was very weak / non-functional in the room.

• Good – Paul from Ireland – 23 October 2024 (7/10)

  The entrance are/reception and the pool area, actually all the ground floor is 5star, but the rest of the hotel is 3star
  
  What could be improved: Overcharge by receptionist for arranging return taxi to the airport

• Very good – Lina from Portugal – 15 October 2024 (8/10)

  Confortable bed, complete breakfast

• Very good – Mariana from United Kingdom – 26 August 2024 (8/10)

  Everything was fine, and the staff was very kind and helpful. The location was very good, close to shops and restaurants.
  
  What could be improved: Too noisy during the night. We couldn't sleep properly

• Very good – Sanae from United Kingdom – 19 July 2024 (8/10)

  breakfast could have been better
  
  What could be improved: breakfast

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