The famous La Mamounia has reopened its doors following extensive renovations. This beautiful Moroccan palace offers an oasis of calm in the midst of a bustling city.
It reflects a pure Moroccan style combined perfectly with contemporary art and antique pieces. Situated between the city centre and the old Medina and less than ten minutes from the Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Jammaa El Fna Square, this renowned hotel offers guests an unrivalled mix of facilities, culture and luxury.
Rooms and suites have fantastic views of the city and the legendary gardens. Each is lavishly decorated with warm tones, creating an ambience of comfort and opulence. For a really special visit to the hotel, you can stay in one of the three truly unique riads, featuring three bedrooms with huge bathrooms, private dining room, private terrace and pool.
The fabulous 2500m² spa offers a whole host of world class treatments and famous names such as Shiseido, as well as a bubbling Jacuzzi and indoor pool.
Try your hand at tennis on one of the two clay courts or enjoy a session in the fitness pavilion. When the sun is shining, the heated outdoor pool is the perfect place to spend the day.
When the hunger sets in after a hard day shopping around the Medina, head to one of the superb restaurants. There are four to choose from including traditional Moroccan cuisine at La Marocain, and informal buffets at Le Pavilion de la Piscine.
210 rooms, suites and riads
15 minutes by car from Marrakech Airport
Guide price from £629 per person in July based on 2 adults sharing an Classic Room for 3 nights in July on a B&B basis including flights and private return transfers
Four restaurants / Five bars
Le Marocain
Moroccan cuisine based on tradition & modernity (A la carte)
Open for dinner.
Le Francais by Jean-Pierre Vigato
French contemporary cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner.
L'Italien by Don Alfonso
Italian contemporary cuisine. Open for dinner.
Le Pavillon de la Piscine
Mediterranean cuisine. Open for buffet breakfast and buffet lunch.
Bars
Bar de L'Italien
Bar Churchill
Bar de la Piscine
Bar Le Marocain
Le Menzeh Patissier & Glacier
A vibrant and more “off the wall” choice of destination, Morocco has recently rocketed inpopularity because of its close proximity to the UK by direct flight combined with its air of mysticism, and the emergence of new fabulously stylish hotels.
With the straits of Gibraltar as a border, it is characterised by some breathtaking landscapes from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the searing sands of the Sahara Desert.
Vibrant Marrakech is utterly captivating and rises from the middle of the desert like an oasis. Visiting the walls of the old city, it feels like you are stepping back in time to ancient Arabia. The combination of heat, colour, noise and swirling scents, such as orange blossom and spices, make a trip to this city an intoxicating experience not to be missed.
If you like shopping, spend a day in the souks where you can buy all manner of trinkets, furniture and jewellery – but be prepared to haggle! However, if you want to enjoy some peace and quiet you will find many of the world-class hotels here are a sanctuary of calm with walled gardens and tinkling fountains, where you can enjoy a refreshment of mint tea and local pastries. We recommend that you also spend a few days in the Atlas Mountains, which are extremely beautiful and are home to some exclusive retreats.
Airport
Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech & Tangier
Flying Time
Approximately 4 hours to Marrakech Airport (direct from London & Manchester)
Weather
Marrakech has a hot, dry climate and is a year-round destination. The best times to visit are from October to May. Although the centre of Marrakech is extremely hot in the summer months, the Atlas Mountains enjoy a cooling breeze
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
Language
Arabic, Berber & French
Time Difference
GMTV