Where To Go Swimming in Marrakech

It’s not a secret that Marrakech is hot – really hot. Summer can be been brutal with few days reaching over 50C. In such a hot climate people are constantly looking for places to cool off.

While you’ll find local kids taking to the fountains around town or the irrigation channels in the “olive forest,” I don’t recommend this as your swimming go to. Instead, try some of these places to go swimming in Marrakech when visiting.

If you’re coming to Marrakech and enjoy swimming or laying out by the pool and/or have children I HIGHLY recommend booking a riad or hotel that has a pool or plunge pool. Our boys loved this giant bathtub like swimming pool at Riad Dar Darma.

Swimming in  Marrakech

In the center of Gueliz the brand new Radisson Blu features a rooftop pool that is ideal to cool down. They however don’t offer day passes so you’ll need to be an overnight guest to use the facilities.

Radisson Blu Carre Eden

If you want to book a stay somewhere that has a pool you can use there are several options, but be advised these are all located outside of the central medina.

Hotels with Swimming Pools

Yes, Marrakech does have waterparks. Though neither are inside the city center. For a day out with kids when you just don’t want to deal with the souks, this is the ticket!

Waterparks

Oasiria is on the edge of Marrakech and they offer a complimentary shuttle departing from Jemma al Fna and across the street from McDonald’s in Gueliz. Kids prices are 120dh or less, depending on the childs’ height.

Oasiria

18km outside Marrakech is the Aqua Mirage Club. As well as having a waterpark it has a connected hotel if you want to stay more than just the day. There is a wide variety of slides and swim areas for all ages.

Aqua Fun Club

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