The pool spot I keep to myself — until now

A space made for us, at last

When travellers ask me how to enjoy a proper pool day in Marrakech — somewhere they can truly unwind without worrying about anyone's gaze — I now have a clear answer: La Secret Beach Marrakech – Piscine Privée 100% Femmes. It's the place I recommend without hesitation, and one I wish I'd discovered much sooner myself.

The concept is as simple as it is rare: a pool space exclusively reserved for women, in a carefully considered and welcoming setting. There's no need to explain the appeal — women who travel understand it immediately.

What you find when you arrive

From the moment you walk in, the tone is set. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm, almost intimate — which is where the name comes from. The pool is clean, the space well kept, and most importantly: you can settle in wearing your swimsuit, lounge by the water, swim, read or simply breathe, without the slightest constraint.

What I particularly appreciate is that the place doesn't try to be too much. No deafening music, no constant bustle. Just a preserved, human-scale setting where you genuinely feel free.

Who do I recommend this experience for?

In ten years of guiding in Marrakech, I've accompanied very different kinds of travellers: friends on a girls' getaway, mothers with their teenage daughters, solo women looking for a day to themselves, groups of colleagues on a work trip. They all loved the Secret Beach for the same reason: they felt free and at ease, without having to negotiate that space.

It's also a wonderful option for women who wear the hijab and want to enjoy a pool without compromise. Marrakech deserves to be fully experienced by everyone, and this place is a beautiful example of that.

How I organise my day around this stop

Personally, I recommend going mid-morning to settle in comfortably before the heat of the day peaks — and trust me, in summer in Marrakech, that peak arrives fast. You can stay for several hours and have lunch on site depending on the options available.

If you'd like to combine the day with other highlights, a Visite Privée des Souks de Marrakech in the morning followed by an afternoon at the Secret Beach makes for a perfectly balanced day between discovery and restoration.

For those who want to take relaxation even further, a Hammam & Massage à Guéliz at the end of the day rounds out the experience beautifully.

What I want you to take away from this

The Secret Beach is more than just a pool. It's a bubble. A space where you catch your breath, where laughter comes easily, where phones get put down and women come together in a safe and pleasant setting.

In Marrakech, the heat can be intense, the pace of the Médina can be lively, and the days full. Having this kind of refuge is what turns a great stay into an unforgettable one.

And if you're looking for a mixed, festive alternative for another day, Beach Mama Marrakech – Pool Club, Piscine Chauffée & Day Party or Famous Beach Marrakech – Beach Club, Pool Party, Espaces VIP are also worth a visit depending on the atmosphere you're after.

My final recommendation

Book your day at the Secret Beach Marrakech at the very start of your trip — spots are limited and the place fills up quickly, especially in high season. It's one of those places you never regret choosing, and one you'll still be talking about long after you've come home.