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La Mamounia

La Mamounia

Medina, Marrakesh

Opened 1923   Renovated 2023   $$$$

“Centenary palace citadel”

Heritage Classic Luxe
Central
La Mamounia — vibe

Vibe

Beneath an illuminated chandelier of 649 silver pendants, Moorish arches open onto centuries-old royal gardens scented with orange blossom and cedar.

“Centenary palace citadel”

Heritage

An 18th-century royal orchard estate transformed in 1923 into a legendary Arab-Andalusian railway palace.

Classic

A century-old institution where Winston Churchill famously painted watercolours from his balcony suite.

Luxe

Dedicated butler service across private riads, signature Fragonard bath oils, and Pierre Hermé patisserie.

Central

Beside the historic medina walls and Bab Jdid, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fna.

La Mamounia — rooms

Rooms

Chiseled plaster and jewel-toned zellij frame balconies overlooking the gardens, while standalone riads hide private heated courtyards and butler service.

La Mamounia — wellness

Wellness

A heated pool sits framed by Moorish columns and zellij tiles, alongside subterranean marble hammams running traditional black-soap scrubs.

La Mamounia — backstory

Backstory

The Moroccan Railway Company transformed Prince Moulay Mamoun's 18th-century royal orchard into this palace hotel in 1923.

La Mamounia — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Sip cocktails in Le Churchill's vintage railway carriage lounge before moving on to Pierre Hermé pastries and garden-to-table Moroccan feasts.

The neighborhood

The property anchors the ramparts at Bab Jdid, placing you a brief stroll from the street performers and spice souks of Jemaa el-Fna.

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