The Lemonary Marrakech

The Lemonary is a small, 17-room boutique hotel about 40 minutes from Marrakech. Don’t let the distance deter you—thanks to their excellent driver, Jamal, getting to and from the city is a breeze. We were warmly welcomed by Kaoutar, who greeted us like old friends and checked us in with genuine smiles and helpful tips. Our arrival drink—a zingy mix of fresh lemon, sugar, and mint—was the perfect palate-cleansing pick-me-up. Imad, the General Manager, personally stopped by our villa to ensure we had everything we needed, even giving us his mobile number in case anything came up. Watching Imad and his team in action, it was clear that their camaraderie translates into outstanding guest service. Our Private Pool Villa was pure bliss. It featured two large en-suite bedrooms with garden access, a comfortable lounge, and a generous lap-sized pool surrounded by lemon trees, lavender, and cypress. The calming scent of lemon and lavender made for excellent napping conditions under the shady pagoda—it was nothing short of heavenly. Ridar, who oversees food service, had already messaged us before arrival to confirm our lunch choices. The simple yet satisfying menu features authentic Moroccan dishes. Over five nights, we enjoyed a different meal each time—everything fresh, flavourful, and well-prepared. Meals are pre-ordered a few hours in advance via WhatsApp, a practical system that ensures dishes arrive hot and freshly made. It took us a day to get used to it, but we quickly saw the brilliance. Ridar was also always available between mealtimes for anything we needed. Breakfasts were a feast—no buffet here. Instead, a tiered stand of Moroccan goodies arrived at the table, including honey, cheeses, jams, olives, and breads, plus eggs cooked to order. Juices were included, but I especially loved the zingy beetroot and lemon combo. Driss, the other half of the front-of-house team, was kind, multilingual, and always helpful. He even served our lunches privately in the garden and made sure we had everything we needed—except alcohol. The Lemonary is a dry hotel, but you’re welcome to bring your own for private enjoyment. As a luxury travel agent, I’ve seen a lot—but The Lemonary exceeded expectations. I've already rebooked for May 2026. See you next year, Team Lemonary!

Excellent quiet relaxing hotel away from the madness of the square. Stayed for 3 nights was excellent well looked after by the staff and Jamal the Driver. The food was very good. Will stay here again very relaxing amongst the lemon trees. THe room was very good and once a bit warmer so will be the Pool.

Beautiful property - an oasis of lemons and cacti! The staff are amazing - professional, caring and friendly. The rooms are clean and the shower is warm! The pool space is lovely and private. Easy to drive to & feels very safe. The food is traditional Moroccan and is a great price for what you gets