Relais Esmeralda
Douar Amzough El Kabli
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Why people book this hotel
“The food was very good and lovely staff”
“Staff was absolutely amazing”
“They offered us bigger room for free”
“Great rooms, great hosts”
“Breakfast and dinner 👌👍”
“Lady welcomed us with mint tea and served delicious diner and breakfast”
“Amazing location with astonishing scenery and access to the nearby lake”
“The location was also perfect for this particular trip”
“The hotel was clean and the manager was very helpful, he even asked to clean our…”
“The accommodation is as beautiful as it is comfortable, extremely clean and very…”
“The standard here is really good at this price :) Greetings from Poland, Beata …”
“We had a quad tour with them it was amazing and they dealt with us fairly with t…”
Overview
The Relais Esmerelda is located on the top of the Lalla Takerkoust Hill, 35 km from Marrakesh. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a hammam and massage treatments. Each suite at the Esmerelda features air-conditioning, a seating area with a fireplace and a large private bathroom. Some also have a private balcony and panoramic views of the Lalla Takerkoust Lake. The Relais has a restaurant, which serves Moroccan cuisine. The hotel also has 2 lounges and 2 outdoor terraces, which overlook the lake. Additional facilities at the Relais Esmeralda include free Wi-Fi access in public areas and free private parking.
Traveller reviews
fleuriot
couple
March 8, 2026
“Perfect stop off on our bike tour”
The food was very good and lovely staff.
Rossen
solo_traveller
March 5, 2026
“Overall , good experience”
Staff was absolutely amazing. Breakfast and dinner 👌👍
Hasan
family_with_children
January 3, 2026
“The whole family liked it!”
Very friendly staff, offered laundry for free to us, beautiful, delicious welcoming tea. The property is traditional in every single corner. Amazing location with astonishing scenery and access to the nearby lake.
Mohamed Amine
couple
December 25, 2025
The hotel was clean and the manager was very helpful, he even asked to clean our clothes for free after a rainy day. I recommend.
Monika
couple
November 27, 2025
Hosts were very friendly. They offered us bigger room for free. Lady welcomed us with mint tea and served delicious diner and breakfast! The host lit a fire in the fireplace for us to keep the room warm overnight. Highly recommend!
Simon
extended_group
November 17, 2025
“Excellent value for money.”
Great rooms, great hosts. Excellent breakfast.
Stone
solo_traveller
September 24, 2025
“Utopia!...an oasis in a world of confusion ..”
Superb in every way it could be....everything 👏 staff were absolutely 💯 brilliant ❤...you don't get much better than here...there isn't a bad thing to say about the place ...the views are incredible 👊...very well looked after...I'd recommend the place to anyone and everyone...its peaceful...its spacious..it was way past any expectations! And I thought it looked great to start with...its such a beautifully kept and run place there isn't anything I can say in a negative way about this place...nothing at all...the local people were lovely too..if you want peace and quiet and calm ...you just don't get any better at all...nothing! And I mean nothing is too much trouble for the staff who look after you extremely well...would I recommend 🤔...what do you think??..absolutely I would...thankyou all❤...7/9/25 - 22/9/25.🇬🇧 God bless 🙏🙌
Das Gupta
couple
March 26, 2025
We had a lovely stay here, staff were friendly and welcoming, pool was incredible! Highly recommend.
Alistair Crompton
solo_traveller
January 30, 2025
“A peaceful haven away from the bustle of Morocco”
Super quiet and peaceful
Vaida
family_with_children
November 6, 2024
Amazing place. The best of the best. The accommodation is as beautiful as it is comfortable, extremely clean and very functional with plenty of space.The outdoor terrace and swimming pool area are fantastic. The team is lovely and was so very helpful. The location was also perfect for this particular trip. Would absolutely go back!
Adam
couple
March 7, 2024
“A bird watchers paradise”
Beautiful location, super friendly staff and amazing accommodation
Alistair
solo_traveller
March 1, 2024
“A peaceful haven away from the bustle of Morocco”
Super quiet and peaceful
SM
family_with_children
February 2, 2024
“Amazing staff, amazing accommodations, would recommend!”
The staff, in one word, A-MA-ZING! We loved every moment of our stay and the staff was so wonderful! We really loved staying there.
Giovanni
couple
January 1, 2024
“Nice and comfy stay on the lake in the desert.”
Nice breakfast Late checkout Spacious room with fire
Piotr
extended_group
December 14, 2023
Very spacious apartment, large living room, nice bedroom and bathroom, lots of space, very clean. Very nice area, plants, swimming pool, relaxation... Nice lady who made delicious fresh orange juices... The standard here is really good at this price :) Greetings from Poland, Beata and Piotr
jo
extended_group
November 9, 2023
“2nd visit, will be back again”
Good for our group of 6 with motorbikes as secure parking. Staff friendly and although spoke little English easy to communicate with.
Farah
family_with_children
July 19, 2023
“Amazing experience”
We had the property for us : 3 adults 6 kids. The rooms are fully equipped, spacious and confortable. The view is amazing. The staff is respectful and nice, the food was amazing with good portions for everyone. We had a quad tour with them it was amazing and they dealt with us fairly with the price. We really appreciate our stay.
Ronak
family_with_children
May 3, 2023
“Super fantastic amazing 👏”
The staff were amazing especially saghir. Beautiful relaxing place, quiet and friendly people.
jo
couple
December 9, 2022
“perfect”
Everything.
jo
couple
December 9, 2022
“Perfect.”
lovely mezzanine style stay. Easy to find and secure parking for the motorcycles. Friendly people and really good value for money. We have been travelling around Morocco and this is so far our favourite place. We stayed in December and the heating worked great and also they lit the fire for us which made it even cosier.
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fishing, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Hammam, Evening entertainment, Spa facilities, Massage chair, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Heating, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Pet bowls, Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk
Apartment with Lake View
This spacious suite offers a view of the lake, mountains and garden. It features a furnished terrace and has a private bathroom.
Double Room with Garden View
Offering a garden view, this room is located in a villa that comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen and 2 bedrooms with a bathroom. The common areas are to be shared with guests from the other rooms.
King Room with Pool View
Offering a pool view, this room is located in a villa that consists of a living room, dining room, kitchen, and 2 other bedrooms with a bathroom. The common areas are to be shared with guests from the other rooms.
Argan Suite
This air-conditioned suite comprises a living room, bedroom and bathroom. It features a fireplace and a terrace with a lake view.
Cumin Suite
This suite overlooks the swimming pool and gardens. It comprises a living room, bedroom and private bathroom that is decorated with traditional Tadelakt walls.
Safran Suite
This suite offers a terrace and a view of the lake and garden. It features a living room, bedroom and private bathroom.
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