Royal Mansour
As you are whisked from the plane into a plush VIP lounge, with your luggage collected by a hotel ambassador, you begin to realise that a break at the Royal Mansour will be regal indeed. You will be transferred to the bronze gates of the Royal Mansour by private limousine, from where you will be waited on hand and food by the warm and gracious staff. Whilst the service is undeniably exceptional, it is the surroundings which will take your breath away. King Mohammed VI’s masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture, finished with intricate mosaics, gleaming marble and countless fountains and courtyards, is a decadent and grandiose medina with an enviable address and even more prestigious patron.The hotel’s 53 riads offer total peace and privacy. Furnished and crafted by internationally renowned interior designers, these vast residences showcase bespoke furniture and priceless works of art. Delicate chandeliers and swathes of vibrant silk add further decorative opulence, whilst fireplaces, private roof terraces, lounge tents, his and hers dressing rooms and spacious bathrooms offer a superior level of comfort. Many riads boast private plunge pools and elegant dining areas, whilst others feature private Hammams and professional kitchens. Many riads benefit from a 24 hour private butler service, with butlers appearing as if from nowhere through the hotel’s network of hidden doors and underground tunnels.
Dining at the Royal Mansour is an equally majestic affair, with menus designed and overseen by triple Michelin starred chef Yannick Alléno. La Grande Table Morocaine serves innovative, creative cuisine based on traditional North African flavours and traditional, whilst La Grande Table Française is a Gallic gourmet paradise that serves classic dishes with a twist. During the day, enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine al fresco at La Table, before enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail in The Piano Bar. Enjoy nightcaps at the atmospheric Chimney Lounge. Alternatively, dine in luxurious privacy in your riad, enjoying silver service and gastronomic delights under the stars on your roof terrace or next to a roaring fire.
Leaving the Royal Mansour may prove difficult; from basking in the spa’s magnificent Hammam to luxuriating in light-bathed pools, the hotel is a soothing and stately haven from the bustle of Marrakech. Salute the sun in a morning yoga class or peruse art exhibitions in the hotel’s gallery. If you do wish to venture further afield, the hotel’s superb concierge will attend to everything. From exploring heady souqs to visiting ancient mosques, let the Royal Mansour show you around.
15 minutes from Marrakech International Airport.
