TOP 10 In 2016, new establishments opened their doors in Marrakech, thus contributing to the influence and splendor of the city. High-end hotels, restaurants, party venues but also museums, golf and even a new airport terminal, here are the 10 openings that should not be missed in 2016.
1. Radisson Blu
Opened in May, this 5-star hotel located in Carré Eden quickly established itself as the city’s new urban hotel. In addition to its 198 rooms and suites, the Radisson Blu also has a 3,000m2 garden and numerous spaces dedicated to conferences and seminars. And for those who would just like to discover the place, the Carlson Rezidor group hotel also offers a bar, a restaurant and a spa.
2. Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi
The Swiss group Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi has also fallen for the ocher city and opened an establishment in the Hibernation district, on Avenue Mohammed VI. The hotel complex is intended for business and leisure stays with 503 rooms and suites, spa, swimming pool, gym and 6 restaurants. The 5-star hotel Mövenpick is directly connected to the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, to the delight of businessmen who can have access to its state-of-the-art spaces.
3. The Ling Ling
Located in the heart of the Mandarin Oriental hotel, Ling Ling Restaurant is an Asian restaurant and bar. The place offers an innovative cocktail menu and very beautiful plates of Cantonese dishes, most of which are meant to be shared. Refined atmosphere, electric music, exquisite dishes, Ling Ling is ideal for romantic dinners or simply to discover or rediscover traditional Asian cuisine.
4. Patron of the sea
Located in the heart of Marrakech, within the 2 Ciels hotel, le Patron de la meris a restaurant with a Spanish flavor. on its wooden terrace, in its large interior room with baroque touches, by the swimming pool or near the bar.
5. Fiesta Beach
After Liège and Brussels, it is in Marrakech that 50 Cent and Belgian businessman Olivier Da Silva opened a tourist complex including hotel, restaurant and swimming pool. In just a few months, the pool and night beach parties were doing well Fiesta Beach a must-see place in the ocher city.
6. Rasputin
The famous Parisian night club 
7. Al Maaden Museum of Contemporary African Art (Macaal)
New cultural stopover in Marrakech, the Al Maaden Contemporary African Art Museum extends over 6,000m2 in the heart of the Sidi Youssef district and houses works of art. of contemporary art from across the African continent.
8. Anima Garden
Located on the Ourika road, the Anima garden is a new green setting created by André Heller, one of the most influential multimedia artists in the world. This fanciful and lush garden of more than 2 hectares is intended to be a place of peace and contemplation where you can come and recharge your batteries and stroll. You can discover a permanent exhibition dedicated to the mystical painter Hanz-Werner Geerdts but also temporary exhibitions changing every quarter.
9. The Tony Jacklin Marrakech
Inaugurated by Tony Jacklin himself in October, The Tony Jacklin Marrakech is the latest golf course in the city. It brings the number of Marrakech courses to 12 and further establishes the ocher city as a first-rate golf destination. This golf course has a first 18-hole course but also a small 9-hole course (par 27), and an impressive practice area.
10. New terminal at Marrakech-Menara airport
Inaugurated by King Mohammed VI during his visit in December, the new terminal of Marrakech-Menara airport strengthens the airport infrastructure of the city as part of the implementation of the development strategy of the National Airports Office (ONDA). The building covers more than 57,000m2 and will now accommodate more than 12 million travelers per year.
Photos: DR
