This hotel was a little boring for a 4 night stay. Despite advertising it in their service directory, there were no English channels on the TV... which usually wouldnt matter, except it was 46-50 degrees outside, so pool or TV were the only daytime options. The pool was cold and refreshing, but no wow factor. They dont turn on the waterfall (perhaps because it was Summer??). The room was really small. Just beds, desk and TV. No room for a sofa or lounge chair. The empty mini-bar fridge struggled to make anything cold. Despite the air conditioning on 5 degrees, it never got cold in this room. We stayed in Room 64 named "Valentinite" (all the rooms are named after minerals), and it had a small balcony overlooking the Hotel Ibis pool (which was more inviting and larger than the Mercure pool). Breakfast daily was really good, the Chocolate Flan was sesational! We ate in the Restaurant every night. The buffet was average value, but the A La Carte menu was quite good. Bar staff were excellent, so friendly. And all the Reception staff (except one) were really nice. One of the reception ladies though, she was not friendly and seemed to have a thinly veiled hatred of helping anyone... I would stay here again if I got another cheap deal....And only in Winter, its far too hot in Summer.

This was a good modern typical chain hotel with all the usual amenities, and made a nice change from the various riads and kasbahs we had been staying in beforehand (even though we had enjoyed the experience). The room was pleasant with a very comfortable bed. The balconies seem to vary in size - ours was quite a good size, shared with the room next door- but none of them had any chairs or tables, which was a bit strange. Good breakfast buffet, but mediocre dinner buffet - better to eat out in the evening. There is a nice heated outdoor pool, which I was able to use even in January, with sunbeds around it. Easy walking distance to the kasbah, and in a pleasant part of town. Atlas studios are a short drive away and worth a visit.

It's such a cliche but the Mercure really was an oasis in the desert! Fantastically designed hotel with luxurious bar and nice swimming pool. Massages were only 150dh (less than £10). A film crew were using the nearby studios for a film about Jesus and put the disciples in this hotel - so it must be good!