El Morocco Inn and Spa Resort

El Morocco Inn and Spa Resort is a small Moroccan-themed inn in Desert Hot Springs, a few minutes from downtown Palm Springs, built around two natural mineral water features: a spring-fed swimming pool and a covered, Jacuzzi-style hot springs spa. Overnight guests can use the pool around the clock, including a midnight soak, while day visitors get access from 9am to 4pm with an advance reservation.

The property leans into its hammam-adjacent branding with a far-infrared sauna, poolside fire hearths, and a garden set up with a giant chess board, bocce ball, croquet and hammocks for lounging between dips. There's a concierge desk, a movie library and high-speed WiFi, plus an expanded continental breakfast with French press coffee included for guests staying over. Spa treatments and massage are available and can be booked around pool time, with discount packages offered throughout the year for longer stays or events.

This isn't a resort with sprawling grounds or multiple pools - it's a compact, garden-courtyard setup where the mineral water itself is the draw. The moderate price tier and day-pass option make it a reasonable stop for a few hours of soaking without booking a room, though reservations are necessary and hours for day use are more limited than for overnight guests. The Desert Hot Springs location puts it close to Palm Springs proper but in a quieter, less built-up setting.