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Amanjena,
Marrakech
Marrakesh is home to the Aman Resort's latest property, the Amanjena. Thirty six pavilions and six two-story maisons are located around a tranquil pool. The resort's design is inspired by Marrakesh's classical Islamic architecture, with soft red stone set amidst pools and palms. Inside each pavilion is a wood-burning fireplace, a delightful feature on crisp winter evenings. Berber carpets, elaborate mosaics, and fine wood carvings bring Moroccan traditional style into every corner of the Amanjena.
The Amanjena offers guests a full range of facilities in elegant surroundings. A fine poolside restaurant serves Mediterranean, Asian, and international cuisine throughout the day. The Moroccan restaurant serves dinner, featuring the best of local cuisine. The health and beauty center includes a hammam, or steam bath, as well as whirlpool, gym, and beauty salon. Tennis courts and a golf course are on site; bicycles are also available. The two-story library, with its lanterns and Arabic carpets, has a broad selection of books, CD's and DVD's, including an exceptional array of books on Moroccan art and architecture. |
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La
Maison Arabe, Marrakech
As soon as you enter the La Maison Arabe, you are surrounded by the warmth and aesthetic richness that sets this property above so many others. In the 1940's the Maison Arabe was the first restaurant in Marrakesh's medina to offer the finest in Moroccan cuisine to such luminaries as Winston Churchill. Today, this highly exclusive property has ten rooms & suites, set around two plant-filled courtyards. Sumptuous textiles, fine traditional wooden furniture and objet d'art make the La Maison Arabe a delightful base. The service is marked by true grace and hospitality. Each room is uniquely decorated. The restaurant continues its reputation for exceptional Moroccan cuisine, and can arrange cooking classes. A 10-minute drive takes you to a pool for the exclusive use by hotel guests. The pool is surrounded by palm and olive trees, and has a hammam and cafe on site. |
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Jnane
Tamsna, Marrakesh
Marrakesh's sophisticated style is the result of Spanish, Arab, Andalucian,
and African influences; these traditions come together beautifully
at the Jnane Tamsna, an intimate, six-acre estate that blends aspects
of Marrakesh’s traditional courtyard homes (ryads) with the airy
feeling of a country estate. With 17 deluxe rooms that feature exquisite
design and artwork, and interior courtyards adorned with lush gardens,
the Jnana Tamsna is one of the most romantic hideaways in Morocco.
Guests dine on organic Moroccan cuisine and enjoy an unparalleled
level of service. Jnane Tamsna is only fifteen minutes from the Marrakesh
medina, and both the Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Coast are within
a two-hour drive. |
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La
Mamounia, Marrakech
Proclaimed by Winston Churchill to be "the loveliest spot in the whole world," La Mamounia has maintained its reputation for elegance and excellence since 1922. The hotel maintains much of its original Art Deco design. Its hallways are decorated with intriguing original drawings, along with superb photographs of Morocco throughout the past century. The hotel has been a popular film set, and resting point for film stars, designers, politicians and royalty. The hotel boasts an excellent selection of rooms, suites, and villas, including the noted Churchill Suite, with its Chesterfield furniture, and the Orient Express Suite, a perfect replica of one of the train's luxury compartments. La Mamounia offers a superb array of facilities for guests: five restaurants, five bars, sports and spa facilities, a business center, and swimming pool. The hotel's 20 acres of gardens are world famous: 34 full time gardeners maintain the grounds, which are a haven for the senses. |
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Dar
Tamsna, Marrakech
Marrakesh's Dar Tamsna offers an exceptional experience of luxury
coupled with exoticism. With an architectural blend of Art Deco and
Arabesque, beautifully furnished with antiques and fine textiles,
Dar Tamsna has gained a reputation as one of the world's finest private
villas. Located in Marrakesh's Palmerie, the villa is staffed by a
house manager, cook, butler, cleaning and laundry staff, a gardener,
and night watchman. The villa has its own clay tennis court and heated
swimming pool, for the exclusive use of villa guests. The rooftop
terrace, with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains, is a perfect
venue for cocktail parties, or romantic candle-lit dinners. As well
as relaxing in the luxurious comfort of Dar Tamsna, guests have the
cultural and historical wealth of Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains
at their fingertips. |
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La
Maison Bleue, Fes
Situated in the heart of Fes El Bali, the Maison Bleu is a stunning
property, offering guests a rare combination of impeccable style with
a level of personalized service rarely found in today's world. The
property was built as a family home for a judge and scholar in the
early 20th century, and has remained in the family ever since, assuring
guests a warm welcome and an owner's pride in their happiness. Today,
guests can savor a relaxed atmosphere amidst stunning mosaics and
carvings. The rooms and suites overlook central courtyards, while
the rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the old city. The service
is extraordinary subtle, yet attending to your every need or desire.
A small central pool accentuates the tranquility of the courtyard.
Guests may like to learn the chef's secrets with a private cooking
lesson. Specialties of the house include royal recipes from palace
cookbooks dating back to the 13th century. |
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Palais
Jamai, Fes
Fes' premier hotel has long been known as one of the most famed in
the country. Offering sweeping views of the medina, the hotel was
built in classic Arab-Moorish style for the Jamai family in 1879,
and maintains an impeccable atmosphere fit for royalty. The Palais
is built around a splendid Andalusian garden of orange and palm trees,
herbs, and fragrant flowers. Relax by the pool, with the scent of
flowers and the sound of life in the medina below and calls to prayer
combining to create an unforgettably heady atmosphere. The Palais'
two restaurants have a reputation for superb international and Moroccan
cuisine. Other facilities include a hammam and tennis court. Medina
View rooms offer a private balcony over the medina. All rooms and
suites have full facilities, and a business center is available.
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