Marrakech

For those looking for total relaxation, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is an indulgent sanctuary, offering alfresco treatments in blissful surroundings. Exclusive spa ritual in an open-air setting is offered on the terrace of your spa suite or at the comfort of your private villa.

The vegetable garden is a luscious haven offering a unique outdoors culinary experience whilst acting as the starting point for the resort’s unmissable cookery and mixology classes. Lovingly maintained, the vegetable garden supplies the kitchens of the hotel and is densely populated with fruits and vegetables. The compost is natural and no fertilisers are used.

Tucked away in the resort’s gardens, the Kids’ Kasbah promises an entertaining and educational experience for little ones. Kids are introduced to Moroccan culture with a series of art and craft workshops, whilst open air film screenings and outdoor activities allow children to get close to nature.

The resort is situated within lush gardens, where a walkway on the perimeter guides guests through the enchanting greenery. At nightfall, its orange trees, jasmine flowers, night-blooming cestrum and more are illuminated by countless candles and lanterns scattered throughout the property, adding a particular magic as the plants release their fragrances. The garden’s centuries-old olive trees (some of which are up to 500 years old) now yield a bountiful crop for olive oil. Cactus and prickly pear, traditionally used as natural fences in mountain villages, also adorn the area, their fruits served as ice-cream in our restaurants and their oil incorporated into traditional rituals at The Spa.

The city of Marrakech is famous for its many golf courses, each designed by true experts and stunningly situated at the foot of the Atlas mountains, making it the perfect destination for golf lovers. Guests of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech can enjoy direct access to the Royal Golf course, designed by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy, as well as the Golf Al Maaden course, designed by Kyle Phillips. The Amelkis course, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, is also nearby. In 2015, Marrakech was named Best Golf Destination in Africa by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).