Experience unparalleled luxury at this opulent hotel in Marrakech, where private plunge pools, exquisite dining, and five-star service create a haven of indulgence.
"Marrakech is known for its vibrant souks, the stunning Jardin Majorelle, and luxurious hotels reflecting Morocco's tilemaking and design heritage."
"The Royal Mansour in Marrakech is designed with relaxation top of mind. Just a few minutes-walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the central market in Marrakech that dates back 11 centuries, each of the 53 riads on property are set amid manicured gardens and lush greenery and offer a private escape from the energy of the surrounding neighborhood. The flagship property in Marrakech has four restaurants and four bars, of which, the Main Bar placed on Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers list in 2023. Chef Hélène Darroze joined to oversee the culinary offerings, bringing her expertise from a host of well-appointed hotels in London, including The Connaught — another Global Tastemakers winner. Of the four restaurants, there’s French, Italian, and Moroccan offerings, each with a distinct design. And last year, the property opened a cooking class where guests can spend an afternoon learning about and cooking traditional dishes with a member from the hotel’s culinary team." - Sean Flynn
"Enter the Royal Mansour and you’re entering a showcase of Morocco’s best artistry and craftsmanship. Every design detail is exquisite, every curve of carved plaster flawless in its execution, every zellij tile perfectly laid. But the Royal Mansour is, of course, so much more than this. From the second you pass though the huge horseshoe arch, flanked by smiling doormen in elegant red capes, you know you’ve arrived somewhere very, very special. Rooms here are not mere rooms. Every one of the 53 accommodations is its own three-story riad, entered via an internal tiled courtyard and topped with a sun terrace and pool. The gardens are filled with fragrant orange and silvery olive trees, and the large central swimming pool is a dreamy spot to while away an afternoon. Some of the city’s most elevated Moroccan cuisine, like Berber tagines and pigeon pastilla, can be found at La Grande Table Marocaine, and at French restaurant La Grande Brasserie, celebrated chef Hélène Darroze brings her culinary magic to dishes like warm Oualidia blue lobster salad and duck parmentier with green olives and lemon confit. The Royal Mansour is located conveniently close to the Medina, but no one would be blamed for never stepping outside its hallowed halls once they find themselves within the hotel’s comforting embrace." - Nicola Chilton
"The Royal Mansour is not so much a hotel as an imperial palace. Owned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI—which may explain why such a vast and elaborate masterpiece took just three years to build, albeit with a team of 1,200 artisans on the job—it is set within five pink-walled hectares beside the Red City. It's made up of 53 guest riads, each three stories high, with up to four bedrooms, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and private rooftops with plunge pools and views of the Atlas Mountains. Courtyards are spectacular: richly detailed and Zellig-tiled, with colossal scalloped archways and intricately carved doors, decorated with fountains and cane furniture, with traditional lights strung overhead. Elsewhere, the classic Moorish architecture has been updated: in the serene and stylish pool with its contemporary pavilions; in the spa, surely the prettiest on the planet, enclosed in a filigreed metal structure as ethereal as lace; in the food, in three restaurants headed up by French Chef Yannick Alléno. Two-and-a-half hectare gardens lush with palms, olive, and orange trees, and fragrant with the scent of jasmine, rosemary, and mint, harbor more delights beyond the horticultural: an artist’s studio in a greenhouse where guests paint, pot, and draw; and Le Jardin, the most delightful al fresco restaurant amid the greenery. —Laura Fowler"
"Within the 53 pink-walled private riads of the Royal Mansour, the craftsmanship—from the carved marble fountains in the atriums to the intricate tilework—feel fit for the owner, who happens to be the King of Morocco. Wellness seekers can choose individualized programs focused on rebalancing, weight control, rejuvenation, or boosting immunity." - Jennifer Flowers
