Key facts about Palmeraie
The pretty palms
Palmeraie is home to more than 100,000 swaying palm trees dotted across vast, beautiful gardens. This truly unique landscape is a captivating spectacle where the trees cast dappled shadows on the golden, desert-like ground. The palms tower gracefully above the sun-drenched skyline, so keep your camera handy, as it creates the ideal photo background!
Hit the city
You’ve got the best of both worlds here in Palmeraie. You can enjoy the calm energy it brings surrounded by serene scenery, but you’ve also got magical Marrakech right on your doorstep – only around a ten-minute drive away, to be precise! Shop ‘til you drop in the souks, sample the local cuisine and immerse yourself in the city’s buzzy nightlife.
Things to see and do
What better way to immerse yourself in Palmeraie than doing it like the locals do? A camel ride is a must if you want an authentic experience, showing you how people here used to get around. Hot air balloon rides are also big in the area, so keep an eye on the sky and see people soar above the red dust at sunset.
Language
Moroccan, Arabic, French
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Time difference
+1hr
Local beer
£3.55
Meal for two
£33.10
Average flight time
4hr
