Amanjena
At the gateway to the Sahara desert and on the fringes of Marrakech, the Amanjena resort is an opulent Moorish haven of peace and luxury. The resort’s rose-hued walls reflect the coral buildings of Marrakech, whilst pisé textures emulate the architecture of traditional Berber villages. Delicate archways and tranquil courtyards are embellished with emerald tiles and Moroccan marble fountains. Surrounded by wild flowers, palm trees and olive groves, Amanjena is a retreat fit for a Sultan.Expansive yet intimate, Amanjena’s 39 pavilions and maisons are spacious and secluded. Elegant Venetian domes, pale pastel walls and cherry wood furniture are adorned with Berber carpets, Moroccan leather finishes and jade marble. Sumptuous king size beds, vast columned bathrooms and wood burning fireplaces promise blissful comfort. Each room is accompanied by a garden courtyard overlooking olive groves, the golf course or the serene irrigation pool at the heart of the resort. The Pavilions Piscines feature private heated pools and extended gardens. Luxuriate on chaise lounges in your terracotta courtyard and enjoy a steaming cup of mint tea in your private gazebo. For a Moroccan town house experience complete with the services of a private butler, reserve a sprawling maison.
Feast on delicious Moroccan cuisine in a similarly grandiose atmosphere, with bubbling fountains and soft lighting characterising Amanjena’s principal restaurant. Sample delicate Thai cuisine poolside or enjoy a gourmet romantic meal in the privacy of your pavilion or maison. After dinner head to The Bar for a nightcap amongst smoke tinted mirrors and quirky Arab décor. Cigar lovers will be perfectly at home in The Fumoir.
Come sunrise take a dip in the lagoon-like pool or replenish your energy with a traditional Moroccan body scrub in the resort’s balmy spa. Curl up with a book on cosy Moroccan daybeds in the light-filled library or purchase exclusive art and handicrafts at the Amanjena Boutique. Clay tennis courts and an 18-hole Championship golf course provide perfect sporting venues, whilst mountain bike hire allows you to explore the rugged Atlas Mountains in a daredevil manner. Don’t miss a visit to the medina. Its winding streets, heady incense and buzzing atmosphere will delight the senses.
20 minutes by car from Marrakech Airport.
Quintessentially Travel guests staying a minimum of 3 nights receive a room upgrade to next category at time of arrival (subject to availability) and 1 x 60 min spa treatment per guest during the stay
