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La Mamounia

Marrakesh, Morocco

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La Mamounia

A former royal garden estate turned five-star palace hotel in Marrakesh, with Moroccan architecture and gardens that may date from the 18th century. The grounds offer large gardens, pools, restaurants and a spa, but service is uneven and a strict dress code applies.

Highlights

  • Historic gardens
  • Indoor pool and spa
  • Churchill Bar

Good to know

  • Dress code: no shorts or flip-flops
  • Groups may be limited at the entrance
  • Day visitors admitted to gardens and bars

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