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El Morocco Inn & Spa

El Morocco Inn & Spa

66810 4th Street
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Bruce Abney, John Aguilar, Kim Hudson, Florence Martin, Ashleigh Decker

(760) 288-2527
(888) 288-9905

 

Circa 1955. Discover a Moroccan-style fantasy and laid-back luxury at El Morocco Inn & Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California. Located just 11 miles from downtown Palm Springs, this one-acre desert oasis boasts imported furnishings and textiles in vibrant colors. Guest bedrooms face the inner courtyard and feature Caswell Massey Sandalwood products, oversized towels, terry robes, CD and DVD players, a microwave and stocked mini-refrigerator. An expanded continental breakfast is provided in the Kasbah Lounge and Library. Sip fresh ground French press coffee, Moroccan Mint tea and lemonade. Join the happy hour nightly in the Hookah Bar, swim in the spring-fed, hot mineral water pool and spa, sit by the fire hearth, or in one of the saunas. Massage studios offer spa services. Play a game of giant chess, checkers or regulation bocce ball.

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El Morocco Inn & Spa



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Rates

$159 to $249

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Travelers Checks, Visa, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover and Debit Cards & JCB.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Complimentary Expanded Continental Breakfast Set Out Daily In The Kasbah Lounge. Complimentary Happy Hour Served Nightly At The Outdoor Hookah Bar. Gourmet French Press Coffees
  • Teas Available 24/7

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Honeymoons
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Girlfriends Getaways
  • Spa Weekends
  • Anniversaries
  • Birthdays

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine
  • French Press Fresh Ground Coffee Available Around The Clock In The Kasbah Lounge
  • Library. Moroccan Mint Tea
  • Lemonade Also Available

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Art Galleries
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Museums
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Tennis
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • Joshua Tree National Park

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Body Wraps
  • Body Scrubs

Specialty Treatments: Whirling Dervish (Swedish), Pasha's Pleasure (Swedish & Deep combo), Marrakesh Melting (Swedish/Deep Tissue/Lomi-Lomi), Sultan's Silks and Satin (Swedish with silk & satin, Couples Massage, Moroccan Clay Body Mask, Mint Sugar Scrub/Cinnamon Sugar Scrub

Spa Packages: Moroccan Mystical Ritual, Morocco-tini Scrub and Body Glow, Paraffin Magic Carpet Ride, Casablanca Tea Scalp Treatment Renewal, The Royal Foot Treatment

Innkeeper(s)

Bruce Abney, John Aguilar, Kim Hudson, Florence Martin, Ashleigh Decker

Rooms

This property has 10 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 suite. The types of beds available include King.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Snack Bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Clock Radio
  • Cable TV
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Moen Swirling Spa Shower Heads
  • Exotic Moroccan Textiles
  • Built-in Moroccan Sofas
  • Imported Furnishings
  • California King "dream Deeply" Pillowtop Beds
  • Mini-fridge & Microwave In A Bar Set-up
  • Gilchrist
  • Soames Soaps
  • Shampoos
  • Shower Gel & Hand & Body Lotions
  • Cd/dvd Players
  • Humphrey Bogart Style Bathrobes!

Amenities On Site

  • Television
  • Swimming
  • Sauna
  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Library
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Copy Machine
  • 2 Far Infra-red Saunas
  • 2 Massage Studios
  • Poolside Fire Hearth
  • Natural Spring-fed Hot Mineral Water Swimming Pool & Spa Open 24 Hours
  • Wide Range Of Massage Services & Body Scrubs & Wraps
  • Spa Garden Coming Soon With Authentic Moroccan Sultans' Tent For Spa Services
  • Giant Chess
  • Checkers
  • Bocce Ball
  • Hammocks
  • Lounging Areas

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer

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El Morocco Inn & Spa

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Location: City/Urban, Desert and Palm Springs Valley.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • The Capri Italian Steakhouse And Restaurant
  • South Of The Border (owned By A Retired Matador!)
  • Palm Korea Bar-b-que (5 Stars In Ny Times!)

Romantic Interest

Exotic & transporting, filled with flowing fabrics and Moroccan textiles, this is the perfect getaway. All rooms face the hot mineral springs swimming pool and indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi Spa and Kasbah Lounge and Library, where "Casablanca" plays on a movie screen on a continual loop. 12 rooms contribute to an intimate feeling for all.

Weather

About Our Rooms

Harem's Hideaway

Enjoy a midnight swim just outside the door and return to recline on one of the exotic twin matching chaises in this restful retreat. Plush King “Dream Deeply” bed, kitchenette with bistro table and chairs in a cozy dining nook.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: King

 

Pasha's Paradise

One of the coziest rooms, this hideaway offers plenty of space for you to revel in Moroccan luxury. Enjoy a poolside/courtyard view; a massive California King-size “Dream Deeply” bed, an intimate built-in Moroccan loveseat and your own private built-in bar.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: King

 

Arabian Alcove

Features an alcove living room complete with a curved sofa, bistro-style dining setup and a Moroccan Martini Bar with microwave & mini-fridge. Pass through a beaded Moroccan archway into the bedroom and onto the cloud-like California King “Dream Deeply” bed.

Rates: $209 - $249

Type of bed: King

 

Berbers Boudoir

One of the coziest rooms, this hideaway offers plenty of space. Poolside/courtyard view, a massive California King sized “Dream Deeply” bed, an intimate built-in Moroccan loveseat and your own private built-in bar.

Rates: $179 - $219

Type of bed: King

 

Sheiks Retreat

Offering imported Moroccan fabrics and furnishings, this guest bed chambre also has a built-in Moroccan style loveseat and famous “Dream Deeply” California King bed. Private kitchenette with cozy bistro table.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: King

 

Sultans Playpen

Offering imported Moroccan fabrics and furnishings, this guest bed chambre also has a built-in Moroccan style loveseat and “Dream Deeply” California King bed. Private kitchenette w/ microwave and cozy bistro table.

Rates: $209 - $249

Type of bed: King

 

Marrakech Express

Poolside room that features a bar-moiré and vibrant colors. Complete with a gigantic King "Dream Deeply" bed.

Rates: $179 - $219

Type of bed: King

 

Innkeeper Note

Please see what our guests think of us on TripAdvisor! We have been selected as the #1 inn of Desert Hot Springs, and one of the top 10 Hidden Gems & also Best top 10 Bargains in the country for 2008! With it's 2 pools of natural hot mineral water, laid-back luxury, exotic textiles and imported furnishings, the El Morocco Inn & Spa is the newest intimate 12-room inn of Desert Hot Springs, located 10 miles from downtown Palm Springs. Guests can indulge themselves by relaxing by the 88 degree spring water swimming pool, or in the 103 degree spa, both open 24 hours. 2 Far infra-red saunas await, as well as massage studios for a full range of spa services.

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Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:There is always a 2-night minimum with the exception of some holidays where there may be a 3-night minimum.
Children Restrictions:Because we serve complimentary alcohol, we do not allow anyone under 21 years of age.
Cancellation:7 days prior to arrival date
Smoking:Outside Only.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on3/21/2008
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El Morocco Inn & Spa

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MJ
3/21/2008

From the moment you walk in you will be treated as royalty, yet with warmth and whimsy! Such great attention to detail by everyone who works there makes this a special place to relax as well as is convenient for short trips to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree Park and more. Would highly recommend you make El Morocco part of your travel plans when you head to the desert or simply are looking for a divine weekend getaway!

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El Morocco Inn & Spa

5 of 5 hearts
Tom K
1/2/2008

My wife and I stayed at El Morocco Dec 14-17 and we can’t say enough good things about our experience. The owners Bruce, Steve, and John will show you a new definition of hospitality. This was the most peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable place we have ever been in our lives. No detail has been overlooked, no matter how small. The owners blend the precise amount of engaged hospitality and respectfulness of privacy to make your stay truly unforgettable. The continental breakfasts and day long snacks were mouth-watering, the 24 hour hot spring fed pool and hot tub were wonderful, the Morocco-tini happy hour was really fun, and our room was quaint and full of Moroccan character. My wife and I are not delusional that this type of experience can be found anywhere except El Morocco, which is why we were already making plans to go back, even before we left. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation that is first class in every respect, I would definitely recommend El Morocco.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Voted in top 10 Best Hidden Gems in US by TripAdvisor for 2008, Best value in US for 2008, Dune Magazine (March 2008 & June 2007), Travel & Leisure (June, 2007), The Times and Democrat/AP, Riverside Press Enterprise (October 2006), Palm Springs Life (June, 2007 & March 2008), www.PalmSpringsLife.com ("The Road to Morocco"), Desert Local News (Jan/2007), TripAdvisor (Voted #1 of 23 Best Inns of Desert Hot Springs), The Valley Breeze/Manager of the Year 2008 Award, Local television "Eye on the Desert", The Today Show (January 2008).