Few hotels on earth need an introduction; La Mamounia is one of them. Welcoming guests since 1923 on Avenue Bab Jdid, this palace of gardens, marble and legends is Marrakech's most storied address - and its gates are open to everyone who loves beauty.
La Mamounia has been the soul of Marrakech hospitality for over a century. Opened in 1923, the palace stands beside the medina walls in gardens planted with roses, orange trees, olives and palms - a green sanctuary in the middle of the Red City. Winston Churchill, who came here to paint, called it simply the most lovely spot in the whole world. The palace counts 135 rooms, 71 suites and 3 private riads within its walls.
The recognition continues today: in 2026, La Mamounia was named Best City Hotel in North Africa and the Middle East by the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. Its restaurants alone would justify a visit - four of them, including L'Asiatique par Jean-Georges and L'Italien par Simone Zanoni, plus four bars and two tea rooms by Pierre Hermé. Around 800 people work to keep this palace flawless, renovated most recently by designers Sanjit Manku and Patrick Jouin in 2020 and 2023.
Beyond the table: pools, a renowned spa with hammams, a gym, tennis courts and gardens designed for long, unhurried walks. La Mamounia is not only for overnight guests - its restaurants, bars and tea rooms welcome visitors daily, generally from 09:00 to 22:00, at Avenue Bab Jdid, 40020 Marrakech, right beside the Koutoubia and the medina's Bab Jdid gate.
visitors are welcome even without a room key - lunch on the terrace, an afternoon in the Pierre Hermé tea rooms or a drink at the bar are all classic Marrakech rituals. Smart dress is expected, and reservations are wise for the restaurants and tea rooms, especially at weekends. The gardens reward a slow walk; take your time, the palace has been doing the same since 1923.
the gardens, simply. Walking under trees that have watched a century of Marrakech is an experience no restaurant terrace can copy. Add Pierre Hermé pastries, world-class bars and a staff of eight hundred devoted to your comfort, and the legend explains itself.
La Mamounia is a SpotyMeet partner venue, so even this palace becomes a place of connection: check who is enjoying the gardens or the tea rooms and make plans to meet. One hundred years of hospitality, and the legend still grows. Come see it for yourself.