Selman Marrakech
Marrakesh, Morocco
Chrifia
Vibe
Purebred Arabian horses graze on emerald paddocks bordering an eighty-meter lap pool, set against distant views of the Atlas Mountains.
“Palatial equestrian spectacle”
Jacques Garcia interiors blending intricate zellige tilework, Arab-Moorish latticework, and palatial stables for Arabian thoroughbreds.
A sprawling Henri Chenot medical spa offering biontology drainage cures, traditional Moroccan hammams, and heated hydrotherapy pools.
Fifteen acres featuring an eighty-meter lap pool, live equestrian shows, dedicated kids programming, and multiple dining courtyards.
On a private estate along Route d'Amizmiz, facing the Atlas Mountains south of the medina.
“a splash of green amidst the arid desert landscape, its grounds dotted with sparkling pools and fountains”
Rooms
Intricate zellige tilework and carved woodwork frame marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, opening onto terraces overlooking the central gardens.
“Jacques Garcia did the sumptuous design, from the large sunken space (the focal point of the hotel), to the stables and spa.”
Wellness
The spa pairs traditional Moroccan hammams and biontology drainage cures with an indoor heated pool and two outdoor hydrotherapy basins.
Backstory
Conceived by the Bennani Smires family, the estate was designed around private palatial stables housing their collection of purebred Arabian horses.
Eat & drink
Assyl serves Moroccan specialties alongside live Andalusian music, while Le Pavillon hosts open-air dining with views across the horse paddocks.
The neighborhood
Located along Route d'Amizmiz in Chrifia, the private estate sits fifteen minutes south of the bustling Marrakech medina.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.