Gardens older than the hotel
La Mamounia stands against the ramparts of the old city of Marrakech, on grounds that began in the 18th century as an estate of thirteen hectares known for open-air receptions. The hotel opened there in 1923. The gardens hold olive trees, roses, tennis courts and a boules pitch, behind 12th-century ramparts.
Where weddings are held
Weddings and receptions use Le Grand Salon, which measures 450 square metres, is decorated in deep red and divides into three areas of 150 square metres, as well as the gardens, the restaurant terraces, the Moroccan tent and the Lanternes beside the pool. Le Menzeh, a pavilion in the heart of the gardens, can host a civil ceremony. The Grand Salon holds up to 300 guests, with 250 standing or 200 seated.
The table
Four restaurants, four bars and two tea rooms are on site: Le Marocain, L’Italien, L’Asiatique and Le Pavillon de la Piscine, plus Le Churchill, Le Bar Majorelle, Le Club and the pool bar. Catering, sound, lighting and floral decoration are provided by the hotel.
Rooms, riads and the spa
The hotel has 135 rooms, 71 suites and three garden riads, 209 in all. The Exceptional Baldaquin Suite, 77 square metres with a canopy bed, serves as the bridal suite. The three riads are 700 square metres each, with private entrances and heated pools, and sleep up to six. The 2,500-square-metre spa has two traditional hammams, an ozone-treated indoor pool and a hairdressing salon.
Hiring the hotel
The whole hotel can be privately hired, or selected spaces such as the restaurants, riads, cinema, cellar and gardens. Marrakech-Menara airport is 6 km away, about ten minutes by car, and Casablanca Mohammed V airport is 200 km away. Pricing is given on enquiry.
