La Mamounia

La Mamounia sits in the Hivernage district against the old Medina ramparts, a short walk from the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. The property opened in 1923 on grounds first laid out as royal gardens in the 18th century, and its Art Deco interiors, designed with input from Jacques Majorelle, are set among century-old olive and orange trees; Winston Churchill was a frequent guest and painted several canvases from its terraces. Accommodation runs from Superior and Deluxe Rooms up through Riad Suites to the Churchill Suite, each finished with carved plasterwork, mashrabiya screens and marquetry furniture. Dining spans Le Marocain for traditional tagines served in a tiled pavilion, L'Italien for Mediterranean fare, and poolside service at Le Pavillon de la Piscine, alongside an afternoon tea terrace overlooking the gardens. The wellness offer includes a full-service spa with hammam treatments, several outdoor pools set in the gardens, and an on-site casino. Service is built around a large concierge team accustomed to VIP and diplomatic guests, with valet parking and garden tours available; the scale and staffing make it equally suited to couples seeking a landmark stay and business travelers needing discreet, high-touch service. Fitness facilities include a gym alongside the spa, and the gardens themselves, planted with roses, olive groves and citrus trees, function as a destination in their own right, with quiet paths connecting the pools, tea terrace and restaurant pavilions. The scale of the property, with several hundred rooms and suites, means it can comfortably host weddings and large events without disrupting the experience of individual guests staying for a shorter leisure trip.