For those who know and those who seek.
WHISPER
Where Marrakech murmurs its secrets through marble, light, and the scent of ancient trees.
Unwind at the Es Saadi Palace Spa, nestled smack in the center of Marrakech. Disguised by a huge hundred-year-old eucalyptus tree lies this 3,000-square-meter spa sanctuary, which is committed to a full union of old Moroccan wisdom and unadulterated luxury. The architecture of the spa is a work of art blend of Moroccan traditionalism and contemporary forms. Light effects highlight the golden moldings and marble pillars, creating a luminous ambiance. The giant eucalyptus is the interior’s centerpiece occupant, its branches and limbs casting dappled shadows on the interior pool.
This isn’t just a spa — it’s an architectural reverie where every tile, every shadow, tells a story.
Es Saadi Palace Spa is a visual treasure, in which traditional Moroccan architecture in gracious perfection finds its place alongside modern style. The spa interior beckons its setting, with the ancient eucalyptus tree grounding the space in centuries-old tranquility. The indoor pool rests beneath its canopy, where mischievous shadows play in the turquoise waters and gold-seamed pillars.
The Oriental Thermae® consists of a sequence of nine dry and wet heat rooms, each one evocative enough to stimulate the senses. Lit pools, color therapy, and exquisite mosaics take you on a visual journey which is a tribute to the rich tapestry of Moroccan existence. Every room is a story unto itself in scent, color, and sound—a eucalyptus-scented steam bath here, a sea-salt-scented room there.
Aside from the spa facilities, lush gardens beckon you to stroll amidst olives and fragrant flowers. Spanning 1,000 m², the rooftop solarium outdoor terrace offers peaceful room to bask in sun-kissed Moroccan sunlight with vistas stretching to the Atlas Mountains.
A sanctuary where fragrance is memory — on steam, infused in oils, written in eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus, orange blossom, and argan oil fill a calming fragrance throughout the spa. The fragrances are not visual enhancements; they are part of the spa’s philosophy, heightening relaxation and connecting you to the present moment.
The traditional Moroccan hammam ritual is refined at Es Saadi. There, the ceremony starts with eucalyptus-infused black soap being massaged onto the body first, then steaming off the pores and getting the body ready for peeling. It’s perfumed and a cleaning process in which you’re bathed in a cloud of calming fragrances.
Patients relax by the impressive pool after their treatment, sipping herbal teas—mint and other delightful flavors. These subtle scents contribute to the sensory experience in the spa by providing a glimpse of peace and contemplation.
Some places yell at the top of their lungs. This one whispers — in dripping water, distant harmonies, and in respectful quiet.
The gentle cascade of fountain waters and soft lapping of the indoor pool provide a soundscape which is soothing to the mind. The background noise is thoughtfully selected in order to augment the serenity of the spa environment so that the guests can block out the world outside.
Each chamber of the Oriental Thermae® is also complemented by a distinctive sound experience. From the thumping beats recreating the ageless sounds of Moroccan music to the soothing sounds of nature, these are sounds that aim to connect and harmonize with the natural rhythm of the body.
Most profound possibly is the silence that pervades the spa, intentionally. It induces thought and consciousness and makes visitors retreat completely into the here and now.
Healing isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s a quiet pressure, a warm oil, a practiced gesture that says: you can let go now.
The Es Saadi therapists are trained to provide the range of massages that integrate traditional practices with contemporary techniques. With locally used oils, each therapy is individually designed to cater to the client’s needs to provide an individualized experience that relaxes and rejuvenates.
Those looking for an ultimate experience have the private Spa Suite, which includes a Moroccan hammam, balneotherapy facilities, and a relaxation lounge. The private setting provides one with an opportunity to be closer to himself, with no distractions.
The spa’s Vichy shower hydrotherapy circuit and counterflow swimming provide calming therapeutic advantages for relaxing muscles and stimulating the body. Hydrotherapy therapies using these water techniques access water’s recuperative powers, an elementary principle of Moroccan well-being therapies.
Beyond the ritual lies nourishment — where what you taste is part of what you feel.
The dedication of Es Saadi Resort to complete well-being even goes as far as its menu. In cooking, the resort gardens’ organic produce is used to guarantee the utmost quality of freshness and nutrition. The resort carefully balances flavors to support the spa treatments in achieving complete well-being.
Besides its treatments, the spa offers some herbal elixirs, teas and treats. They detoxify and rejuvenate, which also fits into the palace spa’s holistic concept.
After treatment, indulge yourself with traditional Moroccan delicacies, such as fruits, almonds, and honey-based sweets. They immerse you in the country’s culinary culture.
In the heart of Marrakech, beyond the noise and sunlit chaos, lies a place that doesn’t demand your attention — it earns your surrender.
When the sun goes down over Marrakech, its golden rays dripping onto the spa’s marble floor, time itself stands still. The Es Saadi Palace Spa is a quest to which one arrives, but an experience, an oasis which listens with boundless sensitivity in order to relay the secrets of Morocco’s well-being rituals. Here, excess is never excess but held back, inviting you to rediscover yourself anew in a world where all assuages and revives.
Es Saadi Palace Spa: Where all your senses spring to life and every moment is a gentle whisper of peace.