Paula Goldstein

Taj Palace

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  • Why:To celebrate the amazing relaunch of travel site ASMALLWORLD
  • When:May 2013
  • Who:Me, Valentine Fillol-Cordier and a whole troupe of eccentrics
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Taj Palace V.F.C demonstrating there is enough <br data-src=

V.F.C demonstrating there is enough
room to disco dance in the bathroom.

Taj Palace The Devil is in the detail and the detail is everywhere.

The Devil is in the detail and the detail is everywhere.

Taj Palace Spiritual bathing.

Spiritual bathing.

Taj Palace Le Fleur Du Mal.

Le Fleur Du Mal.

Taj Palace The locals

The locals

Taj Palace Night Swimming (Hum the REM song whilst experiencing this).

Night Swimming (Hum the REM song whilst experiencing this).

Taj Palace An Oasis in the heat.

An Oasis in the heat.

Taj Palace Paradise.

Paradise.

Taj Palace Do you think they would notice if a rug went missing?

Do you think they would notice if a rug went missing?

Taj Palace The Taj Palace.

The Taj Palace.

Taj Palace Valentine and I are way too rock and roll to show you our perfect bed - i.e. we are children and bounced all over it in five seconds.

Valentine and I are way too rock and roll to show you our perfect bed - i.e. we are children and bounced all over it in five seconds.

Taj Palace Just having a rest on our way to the pool.

Just having a rest on our way to the pool.

Taj Palace Welcome to the Taj.

Welcome to the Taj.

Highs & Lows

  • The beds are a dream and absolutely huge. We had to tear ourselves out of it.

  • The hammam spa is one of the best treatments I've had in recent years.

  • The rugs, roses, and hand painted detail give it a sense of organic luxury and warmth.

  • They are a new hotel so service is on the slow side. Don’t order in a rush.

  • Food options aren’t vast...mini bar is limited.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 41/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Luxury Hotel

  • Vibe

    Princess Jasmine meets monied older gent.

  • Location

    A bumpy trek from the centre of Marrakech, giving it a serene escape vibe without feeling trapped in a sanitized resort.

  • Rooms

    161

  • Music

    I’m going to say Arabic House...but I think that might have been the soundtrack to my mind.

  • Year Opened

    2013

  • Designed By

    American architect Stuart Church.

  • Health & Wellness

    Yes, plus a great spa and yoga classes, and an incredible hammam which I cannot recommend more.

  • Restaurant

    Yes.

  • Bar

    Yes, in fact they have their own club. It's a bit "Muriel's Wedding" but that was actually a bonus for me.

  • Children

    It's a very relaxed hotel and I feel older children would enjoy the pool - but it's very romantic, so maybe send them to summer camp.

  • Price

    You need to spend like a sultan, not a servant.

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Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech, Rue Bin Lafnadek, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

Taj Palace

Taj Palace

12440 Annakhil Palmeraie Marrakech

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