The free shuttle to Jemaa el-Fna runs multiple times daily — this lets you experience the medina's chaos and return to the palm grove tranquility, which is the ideal way to do Marrakech
Evening entertainment including the garden party with acrobats is genuinely impressive for a Club Med — guests specifically cite it over standard nightly shows
The El Kebir restaurant under olive trees is the kind of dining experience that distinguishes the property — the dinner tagine service feels distinctly Moroccan rather than generic resort food
Cons
The Family Oasis (Ksar) rooms are farthest from the main pool and restaurants — a real logistical inconvenience with strollers and young children, particularly in summer heat
The family pool consistently runs cold based on guest reports — a significant downside if you're booking specifically for young water-loving children
Wine selection is limited to Moroccan and French labels only; guests expecting global wine variety will be disappointed
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
