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25.07.2023 - 10:47 / matadornetwork.com / Yannick Alléno
We might not have a Kardashian-level budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an equally luxurious vacation to Morocco. And the “Red City” of Marrakech is the perfect place to start. With over a million people calling it home, and millions more visiting every year, Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular cities. The city’s culture is reflected in its architecture, which includes traditional Islamic designs as well as influences from Europe and North Africa. This extends to the city’s luxury hotels. From riads — a traditional property set around a central garden or courtyard — marble clad opulent palaces accommodations, to big-name hotels, there’s an impressive collection of stunning properties scattered across the bohemian city. To help you make an informed decision about your vacation to Morocco, here is a list of some of the best Marrakech hotels.
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The Royal Mansour Marrakech is housed in the palace once owned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. In the heart of the Ocher City, it covers five hectares and is made up of 53 guest riads, each three storeys high with up to four bedrooms. And it get’s better. Each has a private rooftop with views of the Atlas Mountains which can be enjoyed from the outdoor plunge pool. The courtyards are also spectacularly detailed, with colossal scalloped archways and intricately carved doors. The five star has some of the best hotel amenities in the country, including a stylish outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens and an indoor pool with views of the mountains, and three restaurants headed up by French Chef Yannick Alléno.
Royal Mansour Marrakech: Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech, 40000
Price per night: $2,393
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Set within 28 acres of fragrant citrus trees and centuries-old olive groves, the hotel offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city with cinematic mountain views. The Oberoi Marrakech is renowned for its stunning traditional Arabic-Andalusian architecture. It also takes pride in its level of service. There are around 280 staff and three concierges who will jump through hoops to make your stay here as special as possible, with curated experiences such as a desert helicopter ride. Another highlight is the Ayurvedic spa, which is housed in a glass-cube. There you’ll find a mind-blowing indoor pool, Moroccan hammams, a fitness center and yoga studio, and various treatment rooms with calming views over a pretty pond.
The Oberoi Marrakech: Tribu R’hamna — Fraction Touhina, Douar Ghezoula,
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