On some days during the three years it took to restore Marrakech’s undisputed grandedame hotel, more than 1,000 craftsmen were at work on the site. Parisian designer Jacques Garcia, entrusted with returning the 1923 property to its former glory, sought out the city’s most talented painters and wood carvers. The craftsmen he chose laid millions […]
Unlike the recent trend of ever more ostentation in Marrakech’s five star hotels, the Mandarin Oriental, Marrakesh – Morocco’s luxury doesn’t shout, it whispers. With the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop and a series of serene ponds as a centrepiece, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech lies nestled in 20 hectares of olive groves and landscaped gardens, beautifully scented […]
Very close to the heart of exotic, chaotic, one-of-a-kind Marrakech, Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel – Marrakesh, Morocco offers an intimate sanctuary of relaxation and comfort.Dar Ayniwen is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility in its five acres park. This majestic old family residence stands out facing the Atlas Mountains lodged in a fabulous botanical like garden in the […]
Amanjena – Marrakesh, Morocco is a Marrakech hotel offering a zen-like atmosphere, exceptional service, romantic dining and seductive views of the Atlas mountains, located 12 kilometres south of Marrakech on the road to Ouarzazate. Amanjena means ‘peaceful paradise’ and architect Ed Tuttle’s pared down Arabian fantasy certainly conjures an atmosphere of almost zen-like calm with its grand […]
