La Mamounia Hotel

La Mamounia's name derives from our gardens, known three centuries ago as "Arset el Mamoun," named after Prince Moulay Mamoun, son of Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, ruler of Marrakech in the 18th century.

The Hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Conceived in 1922 and opened in 1923, located in the very heart of Marrakech, La Mamounia is set amid idyllic gardens that are almost three hundred years old and surrounded by the city's 12th century ochre-colored ramparts. The Hotel has undergone many enlargements and refurbishments since then.

In 1986, a massive, nine-month re-creation was undertaken, bringing the Hotel to today's level of magnificence. In 2000 and 2001, every guest Room was updated and redesigned - combining a true Moroccan ambiance with every 21st-century convenience

For 80 years, La Mamounia has emphasized the great traditions of Moroccan hospitality. Considered a classic example of the great age of grand hotels of the 1930's, a unique blend of Art Deco and Moorish design.

In the heart of this Imperial city, royalty, connoisseurs and celebrities gather at the legend called La Mamounia to relax in an atmosphere that combines history with enchantment and luxury.

Guests who stay at La Mamounia are overwhelmed by the vast choice of accommodations from which to choose their perfect vacation.

At La Mamounia there are:

• 3 three-bedroom private Villas tucked away in the grounds, ideal for visitors who require the maximum independence and privacy
• 57 Suites - many of which are designed with unique themes
• 171 deluxe Guest Rooms
• A wide variety of Guest Room categories and a large choice amongst the Suites.

Money Exchange: Foreign Currency may be converted into Dirhams at La Mamounia 24-Hours a day, seven days a week. All Rooms at La Mamounia have private safes accessed by your own confidential code.

In-Room Dining: Room Service at La Mamounia is a traveller's dream - delicious food summoned from any of the restaurants and delivered elegantly to your Room speedily and graciously. One of the many pleasures of La Mamounia is the delicious breakfast on your private terrace, the sun bright, but not yet hot, the birds chirping, the gardeners watering, all promising another heavenly day in paradise.

FACILITIES:

Fitness: The state-of-the-art Fitness Centre is in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable: a glass-walled oasis in the heart of the Hotel gardens. Air-conditioned and complete with Treadmills, Stairmasters, Nautilus equipment, Weights and Squash Courts, the Fitness Centre has its own refreshment centre. At La Mamounia, joggers can set their own course-length and pace through our gardens' miles of gravel pathways

Golf: There is a major centre for Golf lovers.

Tennis & Squash: Two clay Tennis Courts are in the gardens.

Bocci/Boules: Hotel guests relax while playing boules/bocci on two courts

Ping-pong: In the heart of the grounds, a veranda is set up for ping-pong

Skiing: Wonderful ski-slopes are situated just 45 miles from La Mamounia

Horseback Riding: Those passionate about horses can partake of their favourite sport at the equestrian centre located near the Hotel.

State-of-the-Art Business Centre: Including computers with high-speed modem access, printing, photocopying, secretarial service and small Meetings Rooms.

Salon and Spa: Including Hammam (Moroccan-style Turkish Bath), Sauna, Massage, Hair Salon and Lounge area with Bar.

Boutiques and Art Gallery

CASINO:

Modeled on the grand casinos of yesteryear, the Casino at La Mamounia offers 21st century gambling in an atmosphere recalling the grand days of the great European Casinos. In the vast, vaulted Casino hall, guests can play roulette, black jack, poker and baccarat. The casino entry offers more than 100 gaming machines. There is restaurant and bar.