La Mamounia
Resort hotel · Marrakech
Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakesh 40040, Morocco
Highlights
Iconic palace hotel blending Moroccan detailing with glamorous appeal
Iconic palace hotel blending Moroccan detailing with glamorous appeal
"Lauded for its striking architecture and beautifully maintained grounds, the property’s style and design drew particular praise from readers; it has also remained a repeat favorite, appearing on prior lists and holding a World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame distinction." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Dating back to an 18th-century orchard gifted by a sultan and opened as a hotel in 1923, this Marrakech landmark pairs lavish historic details—Berber rugs, sculpted plaster archways, hand-cut mosaic tiles, art-deco furniture, and marble floors—with century-spanning celebrity cachet. Recent design refreshes have introduced contemporary flourishes (including a celebratory chandelier) while preserving the property’s sumptuous, heritage-rich public rooms and landscaped grounds." - Mary Holland
"A pinnacle of Marrakech opulence, the resort’s riad-style suites feature private entrances and exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship along with 24-hour butler service; guests are encouraged to linger in the hammams—enjoying steam rooms, massages, and traditional black-soap and neroli-eucalyptus scrubs—for a deeply indulgent wellness experience." - Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo is the editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure. She joined the team in 2022 and often works on packages and front-of-book items, as well as writes, edits, and assists with other editorial operations. She is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In Marrakesh, this hotel provides a breakfast buffet with Moroccan flatbread, msemen, baghrir, and a variety of pastries and cakes. The experience is enhanced by the setting around the main pool, offering a prime people-watching spot."
"A century-old Marrakech icon set within expansive, palms-and-oleander-filled gardens, blending ornate Moroccan detailing and rich textures with glamorous, scene-y appeal. The 209 rooms and suites are matched by high-profile culinary offerings—pastries from a celebrated pâtissier and Asian and Italian menus overseen by a renowned chef—alongside riad-style Moroccan dining, a cocktail-and-jazz terrace bar, a hidden 20-seat cinema and a spa defined by arches, zellij tiles and soothing water features." - Nicola Chilton
