Intimate, exclusive and with a regal atmosphere, the iconic La Mamounia hotel is the privileged gateway to experience the charm of Marrakech.
Rich in mosques, palaces and gardens, Marrakech – once an imperial city of Western Morocco – comes alive more than ever in the spring thanks to its musical and cultural events to discover the traditions of the country. From Marrakech Folklore Days (March, the 30th, to April, the 2nd), born with the aim of creating an intercultural exchange, to the Mad Jazz Festival (April, the 6th to the 8th, 8th edition), up to the Bembe Afro Latin festival (April, the 27th, to May, the 2nd). Moreover, at the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maadensi, the exhibition “Africa is No Island” can be visited until August, the 24th; it collects the photos of over 40 professional and emerging photographers who tackle universal cultural themes such as the family, spirituality, traditions and everyday life related to the African continent. The ideal door to discover the best that Marrakech has to offer during the spring is La Mamounia, which reopened in 2009 following an extensive renovation project led by the Parisian interior designer Jacques Garcia. 71 suites, including 6 Signature Suites and 3 Riads, each with 3 bedrooms, Moroccan lounges
and a private terrace to which the pool is added. Icon of the traditional Moroccan hospitality since its opening in 1923, the hotel is the ideal landing place not only for living Marrakech but also for a luxurious relaxing break in the beauty of its Moorish architecture immersed in fragrant gardens. The Mamounia SPA, which combines Moroccan culture and Eastern tradition, covers an area of 2,500 m². More than 80 treatments are offered, from massages to face and body treatments by MoroccoMorocco without forgetting the exclusive La Mamounia line. The SPA, considered the best in Morocco, has been working with Valmont since September, offering guests the renowned products and treatments signed by the famous Swiss cosmetic brand. But La Mamounia also means a delicious itinerary of taste, including spices, international flavors and Moorish influences. The hotel houses three restaurants: Le Marocain, where chef Rachid Agouray offers an à la carte menu with traditional and contemporary Moroccan dishes including the Tagine de langouste d’Agadir, with chickpeas and saffron potatoes; the Couscous au foie gras, with small vegetables and chickpeas; and the Tanjia Marrakchia, the most famous typical dish of Marrakech, made from mutton cooked in the traditional oven. From the terrace of the restaurant, open every day for dinner, you can also admire a splendid view of the Atlas range; Le Français restaurant is a hymn to elegance and refinement and offers French classics reinterpreted by chef Rémy Carmignani. The menu offers seafood and land delicacies such as Lamb loin with
aubergine confit in thyme sauce or Bouillabaisse fish soup with Berkoukech couscous. Remarkable selection of French spirits: from Bas Armagnac Dartigalongue 30 ans to Cognac Delamain (open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday and every day for dinner); the baroque style, the purple velvet sofas and the soft light of the lamps, give an elegant and intimate atmosphere to L’Italien restaurant led by chef Luca Signoretti, who offers the best contemporary Italian cuisine dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients cultivated in the La Mamounia garden and selected by local producers. In the menu, fresh pasta such as Piedmontese Tajarin with scampi and asparagus, green Tortelli stuffed with lobster and nettles, but also fish or meat courses (open every day for lunch and dinner). There also are the Swimming Pool Pavillon and its five bars with an important wine and champagne cellar. For spring, the hotel has a special 3-day package, the “Very Morocco Experience” which includes Transfer to / from the airport in Daimler Jaguar or Range Rover, Relaxing massage on arrival (30 min), Buffet breakfast in the pool, guided tour of Marrakech (1/2 day), Hammam Evasion (60 min), Dinner à la carte at the restaurant Le Marocain, Lunch Buffet at the Pavillon de la Piscine, Tea Ritual at the Menzeh or Salon de Thé (drinks not included). Rates starting from 34.101 MAD (about € 3.177.00) for the Deluxe Park Room, from 41.301 MAD (about € 3.848.00) for the Agdal suite and from 62.301 MAD (€ 5.805.00 approximately) for the Baldaquin suite. (Possibility to take advantage of special experiences on request and based on availability. Not available during Easter weekend) www.mamounia.com
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