La Mamounia occupies eight hectares of century-old gardens on Avenue Bab Jdid at the edge of the Medina, a short walk from the Koutoubia Mosque. Open since 1923 and updated by designer Jacques Garcia in 2009, the palace hotel pairs Art Deco lines with Moroccan marquetry and zellige tilework, and holds four restaurants, four bars, and one of Marrakech's largest hotel spas.
La Mamounia sits inside eight hectares of walled gardens planted with olive, orange, and rose trees on Avenue Bab Jdid, on the southern edge of the Medina and a short walk from the Koutoubia Mosque and the ramparts. Opened in 1923 and reworked in 2009 by designer Jacques Garcia, the palace hotel blends Art Deco lines with Moroccan marquetry, carved cedar, and zellige tilework across public rooms that once hosted Winston Churchill, who painted in the gardens. Accommodation runs from Deluxe and Superior rooms in the main building to Junior Suites, Suites, Riad Suites set around private courtyards, and standalone garden villas with plunge pools. Dining spans four restaurants, including Le Marocain for tagines and pastilla served in a tiled pavilion and an Italian restaurant overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, alongside four bars and an English-style tea room for pastries. The spa is one of the largest hotel spas in Marrakech, with a hammam, a full menu of Moroccan and international treatments, an indoor pool, and a large outdoor pool set among the gardens; the property also has tennis courts and a fitness center. Service is formal and palace-style, with a dedicated concierge desk, in-room dining, and airport transfers arranged for guests, making it suited to travelers seeking a landmark stay rather than a budget base for exploring the Medina on foot.
Room types
- Deluxe Room
- Superior Room
- Junior Suite
- Suite
- Riad Suite
- Villa
Amenities
- outdoor pool
- indoor pool
- spa
- hammam
- multiple restaurants
- bar
- tennis courts
- gardens
- fitness center
- concierge
- airport transfer
- wifi
Location
Avenue Bab Jdid, Medina, Marrakesh 40040
31.6245, -7.9975 View on map
Highlights
- Eight hectares of century-old gardens with olive, orange, and rose trees inside the Medina walls
- Four restaurants including Le Marocain, plus four bars and a dedicated tea room
- One of Marrakech's largest hotel spas, with a hammam, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts
- Garden villas with private plunge pools alongside palace-style Deluxe, Suite, and Riad Suite categories
Tips for visiting
- Book a garden-facing or villa room over a standard Deluxe room to make the most of the grounds
- The gardens and tea room are open to non-resident diners with a reservation, useful for a preview visit
- Walk to the Koutoubia Mosque and the Medina's southern gates rather than relying on hotel transfers for short trips
- Reserve spa treatments and Le Marocain a day or two ahead, since both book up during peak season