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Maison Brummell Majorelle
Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco · Independent · Core Luxury
Austrian hotelier Christian Schallert asked New Zealand architect Bergendy Cooke and Moroccan architect Amine Abouraoui to build an 'anti-riad' from the ground up in Guéliz, next to the Majorelle garden world. Three years of tadelakt and handmade terrazzo later, eight rooms sit behind a sculptural earth-toned exterior. Dezeen named it Hospitality Project of the Year in 2024.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: Guéliz
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
- Architect: Bergendy Cooke and Amine Abouraoui
About Maison Brummell Majorelle
- Designed as an anti-riad by Bergendy Cooke with Amine Abouraoui, for hotelier Christian Schallert.
- Traditional Moroccan tadelakt and handmade terrazzo meet international design classics in eight rooms.
- Dezeen Awards Hospitality Project of the Year in 2024; Michelin One Key in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Built from the ground up over three years, this anti-riad was designed by New Zealand architect Bergendy Cooke in collaboration with Moroccan architect Amine Abouraoui for Austrian hotelier Christian Schallert. The house uses tadelakt and handmade terrazzo behind a sculptural earth-toned exterior, with eight rooms furnished in a mix of international design classics and bespoke local pieces.
Restaurants and bars
- Moro — Restaurant
Experiences
- Marrakech Tour — Private guide showing the city's hidden gems and unknown stories.
- Agafay Desert — Restaurant stop combined with camel riding, quads or e-bike; tailor-made with the hotel.
- Lake Takerkoust — Lunch at Casa Lalla with views over the lake, 40 min by taxi.
- Cascades Ourika — Hike up towards the waterfalls, then visit a traditional village and eat lunch by the river, 45 min away.
- Ballooning — Balloon flight starting from the Palmeraie (25 min away) or towards Agafay (45 min away).
- Toubkal — Excursion to the Atlas Mountains national park; sporty with panoramic views, 1h30 away.
Amenities
- On-site hammam with steam bath and massage room
- Heated indoor plunge pool and outdoor swimming pool
- Custom-built Moroccan kitchen and dining room
- Design-classic furniture (Egon Eiermann chairs, Ingo Maurer lamps)
- Bespoke local craftsmanship (tadelakt walls, terrazzo floors)
- Lounge with fireplace and lush outdoor spaces
- Spa
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Dezeen Awards — Hospitality Project of the Year (2024)
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