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Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco · Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech opened in October 2015 as the brand's first property in Africa, set on a 20-hectare estate that was a historic rose farm — still planted with 100,000 roses — and centuries-old olive groves on the Route du Golf Royal. Architect Pascal Desprez designed the 65 villas and suites in sun-baked ochre, while Gilles & Boissier drew on Berber and Andalusian civilisations for interiors that avoid the more familiar Moroccan palette. Forbes Five-Star for nine consecutive years.
- 65 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Marrakech 40000
- Rooms from 1,453 sq ft (135 m²)
- Architect: Pascal Desprez
- Interiors: Gilles & Boissier
About Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
- The resort occupies land that was operated as a working rose and olive farm before its conversion — the 100,000 roses planted across the 20-hectare estate are not decorative additions but survivors of the farm's agricultural identity, blooming each spring as they have for generations.
- Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech was the brand's first African property when it opened in 2015, extending an ultra-luxury brand whose origins trace to 1963 Hong Kong onto the African continent for the first time.
- Interior designers Gilles & Boissier deliberately drew on Berber and Andalusian-Arabic civilisations — rather than the more recognisable Moroccan vernacular — to create a less predictable design language, embedding references to Amazigh textiles and Moorish geometry into a contemporary villa vocabulary.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,453 sq ft (135 m²).
History
Mandarin Oriental Marrakech opened in October 2015 as the brand's first property in Africa, set on a historic 20-hectare olive farm with Berber and Andalusian-Arabic design influences. The resort features 54 private villas and nine suites amid gardens with 100,000 roses and Atlas Mountain views. It underwent a renovation in 2024.
The setting
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech lies on Route du Golf Royal on the southeastern outskirts of the city, set within 20 hectares of landscaped gardens and centuries-old olive groves on the grounds of a historic 63-acre farm once renowned for its roses and bougainvillea. The property commands unobstructed Atlas Mountain views and adjoins the Royal Golf Club; the Saadian Tombs are 38 minutes by car and Jemaa el-Fnaa 43 minutes away. Opened in 2015 as Mandarin Oriental's first African outpost, designed by Gilles & Boissier to weave Berber, Andalusian and Asian influences through gnarled olive groves and landscaped water gardens, the resort positions itself as a luxurious agricultural retreat where the Atlas serves as ever-present horizon. 8 km from Majorelle Garden.
Restaurants and bars
- Shirvan — Restaurant · Moroccan
- Ling Ling by Hakkasan — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Pool Garden — Poolside · Mediterranean
- The Tent — Bar · Cocktails
- Salon Berbère — Restaurant · All-day drinks and snacks
- The Vegetable Garden — Restaurant · Healthy
Experiences
- Ling Ling Bar — Innovative cocktail list in an eclectic setting filled with music.
- In-Villa Dining — Refined menu served within the peace and privacy of the villas and suites.
Amenities
- The Spa at Mandarin Oriental (hammams, vitality pools, outdoor treatments)
- indoor/outdoor pools
- direct access to Royal Golf and Golf Al Maaden
- fitness center, yoga studio, kids' club, tennis, bike rental
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- La Liste World's Best Hotels (2026)
- 50 Best Discovery (2025)
- Morocco's Leading Honeymoon Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Top 10 Condé Nast Traveler Northern Africa (2024)
- Forbes Five-Star (9 consecutive years)
- Morocco's Best Resort Spa 2023-2024 (World Spa Awards)
- Morocco's Leading Resort 2023 (World Travel Awards)
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