La Mamounia
Options abound here. The televisions in each of the rooms are programmed to French, English, and German channels, so you can stay tuned to BBC news while listening to the Muslim call to prayer. There are five restaurants serving every imaginable cuisine, a spa and a casino. There are rooms modeled after railway carriages and ocean liners, and three walled bungalows specifically set aside for guests who still practice segregation of the sexes. It can be a bit overwhelming, and it's understandable why a few people mourn the quiet, faded dignity of old Mamounia.
On that note, a few tips for your stay. Stick to Moroccan food, genuinely authentic, and cooked by a hefty-armed, all-female staff — women are considered the best chefs in the country. Drink at the Churchill Bar, one of the last remaining pockets of the old Mamounia style with its black leather and chrome. And the most charming suite is a toss-up between the Baldaquin and the Churchill Suite.
Also, don't forget to shop. You're in the center of Marrakech's spicy old quarter and just steps away are boutiques hawking cinnamon, silk, and silver. After dark, wear gauzy dresses and spindly heels, as you will be in the company of starlets, diplomats, and trophy wives. And if you are feeling over-saturated, take a walk in the gardens. Three hundred years ago, the king was so in love with this eighteen-acre garden of olive trees and fragrant bougainvillea that he made it a wedding present for his son. Today, it is the one thing in the hotel that has escaped renovation, and it is still just as beautiful as ever.
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Valet parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Beauty salon
- Jacuzzi
- Steam rooms
- 24 hour front desk
- ATM/bank office
- Babysitting (on request)
- Offsite gym facilities
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Boardroom
- Business center
Need to Know
- There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
- This property doesn't offer extra beds.
- Important Notice: Temporary Gym Closure
- The “Salle de Sports/Gym” in the gardens will be closed for renovation from August 19th, 2024, to September 20th, 2024. During this period, please use the gym facilities at our Wellness Center, where our coaches will be available to assist you.
- The tennis courts, ping-pong area, and “Game Room” will remain accessible as usual.
Credit cards accepted