Douar Bouchareb, Route De Targa, Douar Bouchareb Targa, Marrakech, Morocco | (888) 551-4925
Large family-friendly resort with waterslides and two pools
Modern, clean guest rooms with safes and family-size options
Full-service spa with stunning hammam
Two clay tennis courts, game area, and fitness center
Two restaurants and an outdoor bar
Live entertainment in the evenings
Kids' club and playground
Free Wi-Fi in the common areas
Shuttle bus to the city center must be pre-booked and return trips cannot be booked in advance
Sometimes service is less than friendly
Food can be bland or cold
No Wi-Fi in the rooms
The three-and-a-half pearl Atlas Targa & Resort is a family-friendly property with waterslides and two pools located about 10 minutes from the city center. There is plenty of space to relax and play outside, whether on the clay tennis courts, at the full-service spa with hammam, or at the outdoor Tent Bar. The 239 guest rooms are tastefully decorated in earth tones, and have flat-screen TVs and safes; suites with kitchenettes are available too. In keeping with the full-on resort experience, there is live entertainment in the evenings and two restaurants serve Moroccan and international cuisine, though the all-inclusive option doesn't include everything. Staff isn't always helpful, and Wi-Fi is available only in the common areas.
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Scene
Vast and modern, with somewhat soulless decor
The Atlas Targa & Resort is set on a sprawling property in a quiet area far removed from the old city. Modern, two-story clay-colored buildings surround the pools and waterslides. Grounds include stone pathways, neatly kept lawns, and a nice variety of trees. Inside, ceilings are high, interiors are vast, and the decor includes leather, stone, and Moroccan touches. But the sheer size of this particular property can make the common areas -- the lobby, restaurants, and meeting rooms -- feel lacking in character. While there are some nice accents, like ornately patterned back-lit decorative panels, hanging lamps emitting a golden glow, and colorful sheer curtains, the overall aesthetic is more kitschy than authentic. Likewise, the service can feel impersonal. Guests tend to be couples, or families with children who congregate at the water park.
Location
Outside the city center in a quiet area
The hotel feels somewhat isolated. It's about a 10-minute drive to the old city (the medina) but there is so much to do on-site that this isn't necessarily a problem. The airport is about 10 minutes away, and there isn't much to see within walking distance. The hotel offers a shuttle bus to the medina every 90 minutes through the evening, but it must be booked in advance.
Rooms
Modern and spacious with safes and flat-screen TVs, but bland decor
Guest rooms are mainly brown and beige, from the bedding to the curtains to the tile floors. Each looks modern with dark wood furniture, but there are no memorable or distinctive design elements. A flat-screen TV, safe, and air-conditioning are standard. Suites with living/dining areas and kitchenettes -- microwaves, mini-fridges, and two-burner stoves -- are available. Double Rooms have minibars and sofa beds. Bathrooms are spacious and elegant with large stall showers and toiletries included. There is no in-room Wi-Fi. Children under age seven stay free with their parents.
Features
Two big pools with water slides, and a spa with hammam
The two large pools are the main attractions here: one with ample deck space and lounge chairs, and the other with waterslides. There's also a small kids' pool with a couple of twisting, colorful slides. The full-service spa has a Turkish bath, or hammam, that is quite stunning, with reddish light and a pattern painted on the bottom of the pool. There's a small fitness center, two clay tennis courts, an outdoor game area with billiards and ping-pong, and a playground with a sandy area for kids. The indoor kids' club has toys and crafts, and there is evening entertainment for adults. On-site dining and drinking options include the Orangerie restaurant, Morrocan restaurant, and outdoor Tent Bar -- a nice idea, but somewhat oddly executed with brown burlap fabric strung across the trees, and low-lying wood tables with hookas. Wi-Fi is free only in public areas.
