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"It
is the most beautiful place in the world"
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill writing to President
Franklin D. Roosevelt, urging him to come to Marrakech at
the close of World War II's Casablanca Conference, 1943. |
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Opened in 1923 and 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. |
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For 80 years, La Mamounia has
emphasized the great traditions of Moroccan hospitality. We
are considered a classic example of the great age of grand hotels
of the 1930's, a unique blend of Art Deco and Moorish design. |
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Conceived in 1922 with one hundred
rooms, La Mamounia was enlarged in 1946, 1950 and 1953. In 1986
we undertook a massive, nine-month re-creation, bringing us
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. |
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La Mamounia's name derives
from our gardens, known three centuries ago as "Arset
el Mamoun," named for Prince Moulay Mamoun, son of Sultan
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, ruler of Marrakech in the 18th
century. |
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Here 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. |
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La Mamounia closed on July 1st, 2006 for a major renovation under the direction of noted designer, Jacques Garcia. An even more beautiful La Mamounia will be ready to open in 2008. We very much look forward to welcoming you. Thank you so much for visiting our website. |
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