Iconic City Hotels of the World

Hôtel La Mamounia The Bohemian Grande Dame of Marrakech Iconic City Hotels of the World F or more than 95 years, La Mamounia has been a beloved destination for discerning international travellers. Located in the heart of the enchanting imperial city of Marrakech, this luxury hotel has recreated the intoxicating mood of a Moroccan palace. The sprawling gardens are ripe with citrus trees, fragrant rose blossoms, ancient olive groves, and a vegetable garden where one might see La Mamounia’s chefs foraging for ingredients to be prepared that evening at the hotel’s three signature restaurants. Completing the regal experience, La Mamounia’s service epitomises Moroccan hospitality with attentive and friendly staff, always with a warm smile. Set within the 12-century ramparts surrounding the medina (old town) and almost opposite the famous Koutoubia minaret., La Mamounia is an oasis of peace, hidden away from the bustle of the nearby souks. Built in 1923, this legendary palace of art deco magnificence has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme in the hands of the talented designer, Jacques Garcia. Inspired by an intoxicating blend of Moroccan and Eastern culture, Spa La Mamounia beautifully fuses traditional and modern therapies for exquisite results. One of the hotel’s design highlights is the spa’s, beautiful turquoise pool Of the four on-site restaurants, Le Marocain is the hotel’s showpiece, serving modern Moroccan cuisine every evening. Lunch and dinner options are available at Le Francais with brasserie-style dishes or L’Italien, specialising in contemporary Italian cuisine. Lunches and a buffet breakfast are served in the Pool Pavilion with tables set out next to the water's edge. There are no less than 26 different room and suite categories covering the 216 available accommodations, the best options of which invariably overlook the hotel’s own gardens.