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Abbassia Marrakech vs Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort

Both are in Marrakesh, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

GuesthouseMarrakesh

Abbassia Marrakech

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.7
Score by category
2 of 4
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Hotel★★★★★Marrakesh

Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
3.3
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.

Choose Abbassia Marrakech if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.9)
  • to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.2 km)
  • a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 252)

Choose Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort if you want

  • a spa and wellness
  • breakfast included
  • a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 252 / 6)

Why is Abbassia Marrakech better than Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.9)+1.1
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3Offers an airport transfer
  4. 43 more sights within 1 km+3
  5. 5Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
  6. 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 252 rooms)−246

Why is Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort better than Abbassia Marrakech?

  1. 1Has a spa
  2. 2Includes free breakfast
  3. 38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 21)+11
  5. 57 more listed amenities (26 vs 19)+7
  6. 6Has a gym
  7. 7Has 24-hour room service

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Abbassia MarrakechBarcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 +1.1 7.9
Location 3.7 +0.4 3.3
Facilities 6.7 9.2 +2.5
Spa & wellness 1.5 8.0 +6.5
Public transport 5.1 –
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 +0.4 8.1
Guest rating 9.0 +1.1 7.9
Number of reviews 6 49 +43
Rank in Marrakesh top 30% +32% bottom 38%
Location
Location score 3.7 +0.4 3.3
Distance to Marrakesh centre 1.9 km −610 m 2.5 km
To public transport 1.1 km –
To the airport 5.9 km −1.2 km 7.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 1 9 +8
To the nearest food shop 1.3 km −1.2 km 2.5 km
Shops within 500 m 1 0
Sights within 1 km 3 +3 0
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★★★
Rooms 6 252
Floors 2 1
Newest building or renovation 2022 2023 +1y
Listed amenities 19 26 +7
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 14:00 +2h 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Casino ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Spa – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Massage – ✓
Gym – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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      Location

      1.3 km apart

      Abbassia Marrakech: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.1 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.9 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

      Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort: city centre: 2.2 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 7.1 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

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      Abbassia Marrakech or Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort: common questions

      Which is better, Abbassia Marrakech or Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort?

      They are evenly matched. Abbassia Marrakech is stronger in guest rating, location; Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Abbassia Marrakech or Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort?

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      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Abbassia Marrakech is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort.

      How far apart are Abbassia Marrakech and Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort?

      The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score