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Virgin Limited Edition Announces a New Hotel near Marrakech
The 37-suite property on a 10-hectare organic farm will open in phases starting Q1 2027, developed with Sazanes Immobilier.
DoubleTree by Hilton Marrakech La Palmeraie to Join Hilton’s Growing Lifestyle Footprint in Morocco
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will further expand its presence in Morocco with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Marrakech La Palmeraie, a resort-style property set in Marrakech's renowned Palmeraie district.
Park Hyatt Marrakech opens its doors to guests seeking summer sun
Park Hyatt Marrakech today welcomes guests, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco as the country's popular summer season approaches its peak. The opening grows the brand's presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, slated for 2025.
Park Hyatt Marrakech Officially Opens its Doors
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the opening of Park Hyatt Marrakech, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco and growing the brand's presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, slated for 2025. Uniquely located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from Marrakech's historic Medina district, the 19-acre (7.5-hectare) resort is situated in an exquisite, off-the-beaten path location at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Surrounded by palm trees, olive trees and jacaranda trees, Park Hyatt Marrakech sits adjacent to the magnificent Al Maaden Golf resort, exclusively offering guests convenient access to the 18-hole course.
Clément Rousseau has been appointed as Director of Golf. at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, the luxury resort nestled in the heart of Marrakech, is delighted to announce the appointment of Clément Rousseau as Director of Golf.
Djazia Mossino has been appointed as Sales & Marketing Director at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, is delighted to announce the appointment of Djazia Mossino as Sales & Marketing Director, bringing a wealth of experience in hospitality and marketing to the hotel.
Jean-Francois Brun has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, an oasis of calm just 12km from the medina, is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed Jean-Francois Brun as General Manager, bringing 20 years of expertise and hotelier excellence to the hotel.
Habitas Extends its Global Footprint with the Launch of Caravan Agafay
Rooted in the concepts of play, imagination and connection and inspired by Burning Man, Caravan Agafay marks the first of four Habitas properties to open in Morocco.
Pestana CR7 Marrakech welcomes its first guests in a soft opening
Anticipating the return of tourism to Morocco, with the recent reopening of the country to tourists, the Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels brand arrives in Marrakech. After Madrid and New York, the hotel partnership between Dionísio Pestana and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates an international 'hat trick' with the soft opening of its new hotel in the "ochre city", the Pestana CR7 Marrakech. Reservations are now available online at Pestana CR7 Marrakech.
Royal Mansour Marrakech Expands as a Global Wellness Destination
Royal Mansour Marrakech is thrilled to announce a new era for the palatial all-riad property as a spa destination. Royal Mansour celebrates a decade as a peaceful respite with individual, three-story riads dotted along petal-pink walkways and scented by acres of orange blossoms. The hotel will debut a revitalized spa offering marked by three renowned skincare brands - Intraceuticals, Subtle Energies and Dr. Burgener Switzerland - each known for their innovative techniques, sustainable practices and results-driven treatments. Intraceuticals treatments launched on December 15, 2020 with Subtle Energies and Dr. Burgener Switzerland debuting in March and April 2021, respectively.
Marcel Thoma has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed hospitality leader Marcel Thoma as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The five-star luxury resort set in 20 hectares of alluring fragrant gardens and olive groves, only minutes from the magical city centre, is
Rotana enters Morocco with the management of Marrakech’s iconic five-star Palmeraie Resort
Making its foray into Morocco's hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, has signed a management agreement to operate the iconic Palmeraie Resort in the country's major economic centre Marrakech, under its new name, Palmeraie Rotana Resort
Royal Mansour Marrakech Opens New Italian Restaurant SESAMO
Royal Mansour, a luxury hotel noted for its private riads and lush gardens in the heart of Marrakech, has kicked off 2020 with the opening of SESAMO, a new Italian dining concept orchestrated by noted Chef Massimiliano Alajmo, whose family-owned group of restaurants in Italy has earned a total of five Michelin stars. SESAMO launched on December 20, 2019, offering a new dimension to the resort's dining experiences.
Oberoi Group To Open Hotel In Marrakech
Hospitality giant The Oberoi Group announced that the hotel company will open a hotel under the Oberoi brand in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 1. The Oberoi, Marrakech, has 84 rooms, suites and villas, the Group said in a statement.
Park Hyatt Marrakech Planned to open in 2020
Park Hyatt Marrakech will bring a personalized, luxury experience to the impressive Al Maaden residential and leisure development, and will be the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Morocco. For guests interested in rare and intimate experiences, the 181-room hotel will be set against the spectacular backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. The hotel will also feature a resort complex and Moroccan garden-inspired 18-hole golf course, designed by award-winning golf course designer, Kyle Phillips. Renowned architects Didier Lefort, Eduardo Gaggiano, Cheong Yew Kuan and Patrick Genard will collaborate to design the development.
Marrakech is an African hospitality hot spot, according to STR data
Based on H1 2018 figures from STR, the leading provider of data and analytics for the global hotel industry, Marrakech has emerged as a standout performer among key African cities.
Palmeraie Resorts partner with iRiS Software Systems to blend tradition with cutting edge technology
Starting with the Palmeraie Palace - the group's flagship hotel – iRiS will be providing a responsive solution to enable guests to have hotel and brand information at their fingertips. This impressive service is available for any guest device: smartphone, tablet and laptop.
AccorHotels Enters Agreement with New Mauritius Hotels for Management of Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
AccorHotels, world leading travel and lifestyle group, today announced the signing of a hotel management agreement (HMA) with New Mauritius Hotels Limited, one of the oldest and largest owning and management hospitality companies based in Mauritius. The new agreement will see AccorHotels relaunch the existing property under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand in May 2017. The reflagging will mark a major step for the luxury brand in Africa.
Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino has been appointed as Director of Spa at Four Seasons Morocco Collection
Le Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca has appointed Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as the new director of spa for the Morocco Collection.