Selman Marrakech
Hotel · Marrakech
HXFH+5QC، Km5 Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakesh 40160, Morocco
Highlights
Elegant resort with Arabian horses, opulent decor, and luxurious suites.
HXFH+5QC، Km5 Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakesh 40160, Morocco Get directions
Elegant resort with Arabian horses, opulent decor, and luxurious suites.
HXFH+5QC، Km5 Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakesh 40160, Morocco Get directions
"An opulent resort recently recognized by readers in a global hotel ranking (voted the No. 5 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure readers) that is slated to add a new high-end restaurant in partnership with Jean-François Piège, promising elevated culinary offerings from the French chef of Le Grand Restaurant in Paris." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A calm 15-acre escape featuring a dramatic 260-foot swimming pool that frames views toward the Atlas Mountains, landscaped gardens and sumptuous interiors by Jacques Garcia. The 56-room property uniquely houses stables of thoroughbred Arabian horses and offers equestrian experiences ranging from dressage lessons to equine therapy and rides through the grounds; wellness is further supported by a Chenot Spa for multi-day healing retreats, and several restaurants and bars take design cues from Ottoman palaces." - Nicola Chilton
"Reminiscent of an ancient summer palace built for a prince and his horses, this hotel reads like a love letter to Marrakech, complete with grand stables and Arabian stallions dotted around the palatial Ottoman architecture. It turns out that’s not far off from the truth; the son of the founder, Abdeslam Bennani Smires, wanted to combine his love of hotels and riding (he’s a show jumping champion as well as a maestro hotelier). Decor is Arabian by way of Hermès; the equestrian theme permeating throughout the dark wood and leather studded furnishings, Mapplethorpe-esque black and white equine photography, as well as the paddocks that define the resort's layout. The rooms themselves are wonderfully considered, with large beds, tiled dining tables, and sofa nooks, divided by hand-carved wood paneling and decorated in traditional Moorish style with monochrome Zelliges tiles juxtaposing the plush, warm-hued furnishings. There are several restaurants spread out around the resort. A favorite is the Pavillion, located between the horse paddocks, for breakfast. There’s live music from traditional Berger musicians while waiters ask you how you like your eggs. Do make sure to stroll up to the stables themselves—grand, black and gold colonnades (so grand in fact that Madonna recently hosted her birthday dinner here), for the 20-or-so Arabian horses, a breed so beautiful that it's forbidden to ride. Come sundown the table to book is Assyl, a majestic temple-like structure at the far end of the hotel, gilded to the rafters with handicrafts and antiques, including its intricate carved wood walls and ceiling, a tradition used in Ottoman palaces. In the kitchen is a majority female team of chefs, serving up national ‘home comfort’ dishes: sea bream tajines, mint and cumin roasted lamb, and towers of couscous. The overall impression, despite the five-star service, impeccable rooms, spectacular kids club, and first-rate spa, is not one of a hotel, but of a private home, hired for a particularly lavish celebration. Everything here is personal, warm, joyous, and inviting. Do make sure to stay for the Sunday brunch, where the entire resort descends to the paddock area for jolly mariachi bands, a parade from the horses, and free-flowing Champagne. A home away from home, if your home is an Arabian palace. —Charlotte Davey"
"A glamorous Marrakesh resort famed for its collection of Arabian horses that sometimes parade through the gardens, with Jacques Garcia’s luxe design, elegant rooms and villas, and an extensive Chenot spa offering cutting-edge biohacking treatments." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This 55-room Marrakech resort keeps a stable of Arabian horses, which put on occasional (impressive) shows, and has the city’s longest and possibly most inviting lap pool."
