Refined palaces buried in breathtaking gardens or modern oases planted in the heart of the city, Marrakech has never had so many prestigious hotels lined up. Timeless refuges designed for optimal disconnection, they are also most often wonderful showcases of an age-old art of living which is expressed as much in architecture and craftsmanship as in gastronomy or well-being. From the very select Hivernage district to the fringes of the medina, our 10 addresses for an exceptional stay. Royal Mansour, emblem of refinement
To invent the future you must have roots: such is the motto of this emblematic hotel of Moroccan heritage, the only one that has pushed refinement this far in its reinterpretation of the codes of the ancestral art of living. In this ideal medina buried in a lush six-hectare estate, no rooms or floors but 53 private riads (1 or 2 bedrooms) with terraces nestled in the bend of alleys, of opulent dimensions and decoration. This has a price of course, the address is unique! The room to book: a Premier riad with a small swimming pool on the roof terrace. We like: the high-end restaurants, including the new Grande Brasserie by Hélène Darroze, multi-starred, and the spa with its airy decor and exceptional treatments. At what price? From €1,800 for a one-room riad.
Es Saadi Marrakech, the spirit of the great houses
Memory of Marrakech in the 1960s, this refined resort is first and foremost the story of a family which, for three generations, has cultivated tradition and innovation, drawing on both cultures, French and Moroccan, an unrivaled sense of hospitality, that of a great house. A true Eden, its 8-hectare green park in the heart of Hivernage is the scene of discreet hedonism, to be experienced in the cocoon of the palace with its decor inspired by the Orient of 1001 Nights and its 90 spacious and elegant suites (70m2 to 141 m2) with views of the Atlas, the eight 2-bedroom ksars or the 10 exceptional villas with garden (and private swimming pool). for the most part). The customers are not mistaken: a third are regulars! The room to reserve: a corner suite for the two separate spaces, bedroom and living room and double orientation. We like: the quality of the gastronomy drawn from the in-house organic vegetable garden, the Spa, a holistic setting with state-of-the-art treatments (including “shirodhara”, an Ayurvedic anti-stress treatment), the two indoor and outdoor swimming pools (including 300m2 solar heated in winter) and the unique collection of modern and contemporary Moroccan art! At what price? From €370 for a junior suite to €2,560 for a Deluxe suite, €690 for a ksar, €830 for a 1-bedroom villa, including breakfast, and access to the spa swimming pool and the Oriental Thermae. unusual in Marrakech. Green paddocks where the thoroughbreds from the family stud farm perform, signature of the premises, huge swimming pool (80 meters!), sophisticated fitness treatments with one of the six Chenot spas in the world… The palace which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023 announces the arrival in the spring of star chef Jean-François Piège, one more argument for settling down in this haven of peace on a human scale (55 keys). The room to book: a Prestige room (70m2) on the 1st floor with lounge area and terrace overlooking the gardens. We like: the stables-palaces designed by Jacques Garcia with equestrian shows. The atmosphere of a family home with antique objects and furniture. At what price? From €550 for a classic room, €2,650 for a Deluxe room, €750 for a Prestige room (garden view) or €950 for a suite.
Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura Marrakech, a modern refuge
A stone’s throw from Jemaa El Fna, you forget the noise of the city in this urban oasis built in the style of s riads: the main building and its 85 rooms and suites are built in a U shape around the large swimming pool (26.6 m x 15.40 m) heated to 28°. Next door, in a labyrinth of medina-style alleys, 26 ultra-contemporary riads of 3, 4 and 6 bedrooms with a small private swimming pool, welcome families or groups of friends. More mineral than vegetal, the address is a subtle mix of Barrière spirit (including Fouquet’s) and local touches such as the calligraphy on a gold background punctuating the ebony and ivory tones of the lobby. The room to reserve: a room on the 1st floor for more light. We like: the opulent rooms designed like luminous cocoons. The Diane Barrière Spa. At what price? From €314 for a classic room, €2,333 for a Deluxe room, €351 for a junior suite, €1,096 for a 3-bedroom ryad, breakfast included.
Amanjena, Zen paradise
Reconciling Moroccan tradition and Asian minimalism: that is the purpose of this Zen paradise whose stripped-down architecture by Ed Tuttle skillfully plays with local codes to create dazzling arcade games and reflections in pools and mirrors of water. As rooms, 40 “Pavillons” (16 with 25m2 swimming pool) and “Houses with garden and fountain”, real little palaces (175m2 to 1130 m2) are wildly intimate and elegantly pure. 12 km from the city center, you quickly feel out of the world, especially if you take advantage of the spa with wellness retreats lasting half a day, a day or 3 days. The room to book: a “Pavilion” with swimming pool and outdoor pavilion/lounge. We like: the refinement and eclecticism of the gastronomy (Moroccan, Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine). At what price? From €1,150 per Pavilion including breakfast and return airport transfers.
source: lefigaro.fr
