AmanjenavsLa Mamounia Marrakech
Both Amanjena and La Mamounia Marrakech are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, La Mamounia Marrakech ranks significantly higher than Amanjena. La Mamounia Marrakech is ranked #1 in Marrakech with praise from 13 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.
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Route de Ouarzazate, km 12, Amelkis, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "This blend of Moorish and ancient Egyptian architecture, completed in a palette of subtle hues and set in its own grounds away from the city, lives up to its name: a peaceful paradise." Full review
Star Service "Abutting one of Morocco's most exclusive 18-hole golf courses...in an isolated location 15 minutes southeast of the medina...the most exclusive hotel to open in Morocco in quite a while." Full review
Frommer's "A palatial hideaway fringed by olive and palm trees, this renowned Thai-Spanish fusion restaurant is well worth the taxi ride out of town." Full review
Tablet19.4
"Amanresorts meets Africa in the form of Marrakech’s Amanjena. It’s another departure from tropical island-chic for the chain that started nearly two decades ago in Phuket with Amanpuri...." Full review
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Tuttle’s Arabian fantasy is a pared-down one, true to the conventions of Islamic architecture yet avoiding the genre’s dense optical patterns in favor of a more uniform look.
The Telegraph8.0
"Amanjena is a Marrakech hotel offering a zen-like atmosphere, exceptional service, romantic dining and seductive views of the Atlas mountains, located 12 kilometres south of Marrakech on the road to Ouarzazate." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
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outside of Marrakech, Amanjena awaits as a tranquil escape." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The pavilions with their domed ceilings and king-sized platform beds stop well short of obscene decadence...Amanjena counts among its facilities a Health and Beauty Centre, including hammams, spa" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Aman is—next to the Royal Mansour—the most over the top of this city’s many ridiculously decadent resort-style hotels. It seems built for “holy sh*t” moments that’ll make all your..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Amanjena means ‘peaceful paradise’, and boy did they nail the brief with this one. This is an epic set piece of a hotel, with a dash of cinema in the pink clay walls topped with minty..." Full review
Fodor's "Just south of the Palmery, this fabulous hotel blends Moorish design details with ancient Egyptian architecture to make a peaceful paradise. As you enter into the lobby with its high..." Full review
La Mamounia Marrakech
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Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $485/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The simple truth is that Garcia has done a masterful job, and one of the world's greatest hotels is now unquestionably ready to reclaim that status."
Insight Guides "The ‘Grand Old Lady of Marrakech’, La Mamounia is the most iconic hotel in town, where everyone from Winston Churchill to the Rolling Stones have stayed."
Fodor's "Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Closed for three years between 2006 and 2009, the hotel glows again thanks to Jacques Garcia, known for gems like Paris’s Hôtel Costes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "As much a landmark as the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna, the Mamounia has been hosting movie stars, heads of state and royalty since 1923."
Rough Guide "Set in palatial grounds, this is Marrakesh’s most famous hotel, and its most expensive, with an emphasis on opulence and exclusivity."
Star Service "Called "the most lovely spot in the whole world" by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this property has actually improved with age and constant renovation." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard."
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Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard.
Rough Guide "Dress up in proper shoes, and a skirt or trousers, to try the poshest cup of tea in town, served on the terrace of the Hotel La Mamounia."
OysterLuxury
"With a rich history, a long list of celebrity and noble guests,and over-the-top design and architecture, La Mamounia is Marrakech's grandest andmost famous hotel." Full review
