The Royal Mansour, the most “secret” palace in Marrakech

The strong point: the gardens – Royal mansour, most "secret" palace

9,5/10 – Royal mansour, most "secret" palace

Inaugurated in 2016, it is one of the most amazing landscape achievements in Marrakech. Consequently, And a haven of freshness of more than 2.5 hectares (on 6 hectares in total), not negligible when the hot weather in the summer occurs … Additionally, Consequently, crossed by a maze of shaded trails and punctuated with water pieces, these gardens constitute a real ecosystem. Therefore,

Designed by the Spanish landscape master Luis Vallejo. For example, tribute to the Arab-Andalusian tradition, this incredible oasis shelters hundred-year-old olive trees, palm trees, orange groves, flower flowerbeds that follow one another according to the seasons …

A team of nearly 100 gardeners works for the maintenance of this vegetable paradise. Moreover, also cultivating an organic vegetable royal mansour, most “secret” palace garden that supplies the palace kitchens with seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs. Nevertheless, It is so vast that you can get lost. Therefore, And with pleasure, again.

The first impression – Royal mansour, most "secret" palace

9. Furthermore, 5/10 – Royal mansour, most "secret" palace

As soon as the imposing triumphant door is crossing, we enter a parallel universe. Moreover, The agitation of the city is however very close. Furthermore, we come, but as soon as inside, protected by the historical ramparts of the imperial city, it is as if we had extinguished the noises of the city. Therefore,

On 6 ha, the Royal Mansour is a “medina in the medina”, as we will discover later.

The patio where we check in, bathed in light, Zelliges and dotted with works of contemporary art sets the tone. Nevertheless, From the outset, we are immersed in royal mansour, most “secret” palace an absolute serenity from which we will not come out. For example, Unless you wish otherwise. Nevertheless,

And this first impression constitutes precisely another strong point of the Royal Mansour: elected “Art of Hospitality” by The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024. it is an average of 5 members of staff dedicated for a customer who makes one of his strengths and … We do not see anyone or almost! The mystery? A secret underground network allowing staff to circulate without the knowledge of customers. to anticipate their desires with absolute discretion.

The location

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It is ideal. At the western edge of the medina. between a park and the iconic Koutoubia mosque, this strategic position makes it possible to join the Souks and the place Jemaa El FNA in 15 minutes.

Just like the airport where you are taken in Bentley and with a Fast-Track VIP service. Far royal mansour, most “secret” palace from being negligible in Marrakech where the formalities are sometimes very long.

The “rooms”

9,5/10 – Royal mansour, most "secret" palace

Impossible here to speak of “room”. Since these are 53 individual riads, real private residences from 140 to 1,800 m², spread over three levels. These private houses are articulated around a central patio. then the ground floor is revealed in a Moroccan ceremonial lounge with beautiful proportions, furnished with embroidered cushions, chiseled silver tables, and embellished with a traditional fireplace.

A marble staircase leads upstairs. where the master bedroom is deployed like a cocoon of refinement on champagne tones, thick damasy curtains and woven carpets. The adjacent bathroom, with a carved bathtub, a walk -in shower and doubles in Onyx completes the decor.

In the 3rd, a private terrace with a pool and sometimes a hammam for the biggest suites. The panoramic view above the Medina of the Royal Mansour completes the royal mansour, most “secret” palace painting.

Each Riad has a service of awarded butler and. as explained above, we never see them but perfection in detail, from morning to evening, is however good!

At gastronomy

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Hélène Darroze (6 Michelin stars), arrived in 2023 to replace Yannick Alléno, now oversees two major restaurants in the palace. The large Moroccan table: couscous with beef cheeks. tfaya of onions, revisited pastillas and exceptional tajines in a decoration of brocades and chiseled brass, where the rituals of Moroccan hospitality (hand wash with orange blossom, almond milk at dates) precede each meal.

The great brewery. creation of Hélène Darroze, Marie the French art of living with Moroccan flavors in an atmosphere between Provence and Parisian breweries: her famous Sunday chicken in Landes, Madeleine de Proust de la chief or revisited hamburger are for example on the menu.

The spa

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A dome of white royal mansour, most “secret” palace lace bathed in natural light overlooks the 2500 m2 of the place. 10 care cabins and 3 private suites offer a card with the MoroccoMaroc, Sisley and Intraceuticals ranges. To which must be added a sumptuous traditional hammam, supplemented by two saunas and relaxation basins. There is also a large, and perfectly equipped fitness center. Even more.

The Instagram spot: the “Eiffel” swimming pool

It was omitted before it. because it deserves to find its place in this category: the pool under glassmaker. In an “industrial” style that we are surprised to find here, she detonates, fascinates and inevitably, gets pictured.