Another recent Hyatt property opening: The Park Hyatt Marrakech

Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech (Source)

Many points enthusiasts love Park Hyatt for its luxury brand that allows us to earn and redeem points while enjoying elite benefits. The Park Hyatt Marrakech has been in development for a long time, with a seemingly endless delay in opening. There's now exciting news, as the hotel has just celebrated its grand opening.

Park Hyatt Marrakech welcomes first guests

Morocco has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years, though Marrakech has lacked good luxury points hotels. That has finally changed with the opening of the Park Hyatt Marrakech on July 1, 2024.

Interestingly, in late December 2023, Hyatt announced that the Park Hyatt Marrakech had “officially” opened its doors. However, it took more than six additional months for the property to actually open.

Interior at the Park Hyatt Marrakech (Source)

The 19-acre Park Hyatt Marrakech is in the Al Maaden residential and leisure development and features 120 rooms with views of the Atlas Mountains. Dining options at the property include TFAYA (the Moroccan brasserie), Pavillon Terrace & Pool (offering seasonal dishes overlooking the pool), and the Living Room (the hotel’s bar). The resort also features an 18-hole golf course, a spa, a pool, a gym, and more.

Standard rooms at the hotel are 55 square meters (~600 square feet), while standard suites are 75 square meters (~750 square feet). So, the standard rooms are generously sized, while standard suites aren’t significantly larger.

Suite at the Park Hyatt Marrakech (Source)

The resort is located nine miles outside the Medina, which might not be ideal for tourists wanting to explore all day. However, some may appreciate the resort's seclusion, as it offers a different vibe to retreat to after sightseeing.

The delay in opening this property has been quite extraordinary. Just to give a sense of how delayed this project has been, the Park Hyatt Marrakech was first announced in 2008, with an anticipated opening in 2011. Then it slipped to 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and finally opened in 2024!

Patio at the Park Hyatt Marrakech (Source)

While hotel delays are normal, a delay of over a decade, especially when construction had started after the project was announced, raises questions about what caused the delay and whether the hotel might already need renovations.

The Park Hyatt Marrakech is a Category 7 World of Hyatt property. Until recently, this was supposed to be a Category 6 property, but it moved up a category upon opening. This means a free night redemption will cost:

• 25,000-35,000 points per night for a standard room

• 43,000-53,000 points per night for a standard suite

• 50,000-70,000 points per night for a premium suite

Cash rates at the Park Hyatt Marrakech are steep, starting at a minimum of over $500 per night and increasing from there. If you are looking to book a cash stay, we recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit.

Based on the current points vs. cash rates, redeeming points generally provides better value. For what it’s worth, we value World of Hyatt points at 1.5 cents each.

Bottom line

The Park Hyatt Marrakech has finally opened its doors as of July 2024. First announced over 15 years ago, this has been one of the most drawn-out hotel openings we've seen. We are looking forward to checking out this hotel, as it’s great to have a luxury points property in Marrakech. Between this and the recent opening of the St. Regis Tamuda Bay, we now have two of the best points hotels in Morocco.