Sidi Mimoun Marrakesh, Morocco
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
Centenary palace citadel
A storied sanctuary scented with cedar and orange blossom, where trickling marble fountains anchor a glamorous world of Arab-Andalusian splendour.
“The lobby is a stunner with its colorful zellige tile work, fountains and ponds.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Round-the-clock butler service in private riads, airport welcomes, and Garnier-Thiebaut linens.
Exceptional
Centuries-old royal orchards and Medina ramparts frame an enduring palace of Moroccan craft.
Exceptional
Unbroken centennial hospitality where Winston Churchill painted Atlas vistas from his suite balcony.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Northern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
The rooms are plush and elegant, the suites downright opulent, and the Exceptional Suites are exactly what they say they are.
“Within the rooms, palatial opulence is the order of the day. A recent renovation married together its colourful Moroccan architecture with Art Deco influences…”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Medina ramparts stand right outside the gates, and Jemaa el-Fna is a short walk through the old city.
The rooms
Carved stucco and zellige tiles frame private balconies. Tucked in the gardens, three-bedroom riads hold courtyards and private heated plunge pools.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White horseshoe arches and zellige columns surround the heated ozone pool beneath hand-painted ceilings.
The spa and gym
Traditional marble hammams anchor the 2,500-square-metre spa, and a fitness pavilion sits out in the gardens.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dining spans poolside breakfasts and garden terraces to intimate cocktail bars and a subterranean wine cellar.
Every inch of this palatial-like property has been hyper-considered to make the guest feel as though they have arrived in some regal estate…
How it began
The property began as an eighteenth-century royal orchard gifted to Prince Moulay Mamoun, before opening as a hotel in 1923.
“Opened in 1923 and recently renovated, La Mamounia is among the most iconic hotels in Africa, known for its lush gardens and art deco-meets-Moorish interiors.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.