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La Mamounia, an oasis of calm and pleasure in the heart of Marrakech

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La Mamounia is undoubtedly considered one of the most elegant Palaces in the world. Both the best hotel in Africa and the ideal spot for epicureans. Zoom on this legendary establishment adored by all.

Welcome to one of jewels of Moroccan hospitality, the Hotel La Mamounia in Marrakech. With his prestigious history and its legendary reputation, this iconic hotel is a real treasure hidden in the red city.

From the moment you walk through the doors of the Hotel La Mamounia, you are transported to a world of elegance and refinement. Since its opening in 1923, this hotel has hosted celebrities, politicians, artists and royalty. It is not difficult to understand why.

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The pool

La Mamounia swimming pool is a real gem that adds even more charm to this legendary hotel. Nestled in the heart of lush gardens from the hotel, the swimming pool is surrounded by majestic trees, palms, cacti and colorful flowers. She offers a idyllically to relax and refresh after a busy day in Marrakech.

The swimming pool is one of the largest and most emblematic of Marrakech. It measures more than 2000 square meters and has two separate pools by a central island. The crystal clear waters of the pool are maintained at a comfortable temperature all year. It's a ideal bathing place for hotel guests, whatever the season.

The comfortable deckchairs, the parasols and the cabanas, placed all around the swimming pool, offer many spaces to relax and enjoy the sun. Hotel waiters are always on hand to provide refreshments.

At the end of the afternoon, the swimming pool of La Mamounia is transformed into a magical place. Candles, lanterns, cozy atmosphere, it's like being in a tale of a thousand and one nights. The swimming pool thus offers an ideal setting for romantic evenings or cocktails with friends.

The craftsmanship are sublimated here. The place is full of mosaics, fabrics, goldsmiths without forgetting the Art of hospitality whose Marrakchis have the secret… This veritable palace, inseparable from Marrakech history, was built in 1923 It front of majestic Atlas mountains.

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The bedrooms

And if the original La Mamounia was a bourgeois house in the middle of the desert, the place has changed a lot. The palace counts today 135 bedrooms, 71 suites whose 6 exceptional suites. The Baldaquin Suite, The Koutoubia Suite, The Churchill Suite, The Majorelle Suite, The Marquetry Suite and the Al Mamoun Suite as well as 3 sublime private riads of extreme refinement. 

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Restaurants

To eat, the choice is between 4 high-end restaurants.

Moroccan, as its name suggests, specializes in traditional Moroccan cuisine. It offers a variety of dishes prepared with fresh, high quality ingredients. The setting of the restaurant is sumptuous with a typical interior decoration and tables arranged around a magnificent fountain.

French de la Mamounia is led by starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. This restaurant offers a refined French cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated setting.

If you prefer Italian cuisine, Italian, as its name suggests, offers a authentic italian cuisine. The restaurant terrace is particularly pleasant, offering a panoramic view on the Mamounia gardens.

Pavilion de la Piscine, located near the hotel swimming pool, offers a light and fresh cuisine. Ideal for snacking on a salad, a sandwich or even grilled dishes. It's the perfect place for lunch outdoors under the Moroccan sun.

The Bar Churchill, an elegant bar pays homage to the illustrious guest Winston Churchill who stayed at La Mamounia in 1951. The bar offers a selection of cocktails, wines and champagnes, as well as light snacks.

Overall, the restaurants at La Mamounia offer a exceptional dining experience with a variety of choice to satisfy all tastes and palates.

Attention foodies! You can enjoy delicious little macaroons and other sweets at the shop Pierre Hermé, installed within the palace itself.

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the spa

For lounging, in addition to two impressive swimming pools, we can relax in theamazing SPA. care products Valmont, Augustine Bader or even MoroccoMorocco are of high quality. Enjoy massages, body treatments and even a private beauty salon. It is the ideal place to be pampered in the greatest privacy!

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Gardens

The gardens of La Mamounia are a real paradise on earth in the heart of the red city. Take a walk in more than 8 hectares of lush greenery. This historic garden is considered one of the finest hotel gardens in the world. La Mamounia Gardens offer a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes and botanical gardens. Nothing better than a break surrounded by exotic plants, fountains, ponds, shaded paths and covered patios.

The gardens are also home to several species of fruit trees such as lemon, orange and pomegranate trees. The sound of water flowing from ornate fountains, the smell of orange blossom in the air, the paths lined with majestic trees… The shimmering colors of the wild flowers make the walk in the gardens of La Mamounia a unique sensory experience.

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