La Mamounia, Marrakesh
Much has been written about La Mamounia—so much so that it now holds an almost cult-like status. The glamour and glitz, the constellation of celebrities who have stayed (and continue to stay) here, and the grand renovation in 2023 to mark its centenary, have all added to its iconic aura. Writing about La Mamounia can feel like ticking off a luxury checklist: 19 acres of lush gardens filled with the scent of orange blossom, lined with olive trees, Aleppo pines, palms, cacti, and citrus groves; a majestic Hammam, a Romanesque indoor pool and spa; 600-thread count bed linens; generously sized toiletries; and intricate zellige tile work everywhere you look.
La Mamounia underwent a grand renovation in 2023.Image courtesy: La Mamounia
What is often under-reported, however, is the food and beverage—signature dining by one of the most acclaimed chefs in the world, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and patisserie by the legendary Pierre Hermé. Le Bar Majorelle, overlooking the vast gardens, serves some of the best cocktails in Marrakesh. The hotel boasts four bars, two tea rooms, a stellar wine cellar with over 2,000 bottles of classic and rare wines, and three restaurants offering Italian, Asian, and Moroccan cuisines. The Moroccan restaurant, Le Marocain, is particularly special—the magnificent lamb tangia, slow-cooked overnight in a terracotta pot and ceremoniously opened at the table, is a standout.
Come September, the hotel embarks on a new chapter with its Italian restaurant, now under the signature of renowned chef Simone Zanoni from Michelin-starred Le George in Paris.
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