Updated October 2026: La Mamounia was ranked No. 30 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and awarded Three MICHELIN Keys in 2025. Since its 2020 refresh by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku it has added L’Italien and an Asian restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, plus an underground wine bar, a caviar and champagne room and a 21-seat cinema.
La Mamounia at a glance
Location: Edge of the medina, Marrakech, Morocco | Price: $$$$ | Best for: Classic glamour, food lovers and first-time Marrakech visitors
Rooms: 209 rooms and suites, plus three private pool riads | Best time to go: March to May and September to November for mild weather
Why we love it: A historic palace hotel set in 18th-century gardens on the edge of the medina. With Three Michelin Keys and dining by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Pierre Hermé, it remains Marrakech’s legend.
Good to know: The hotel can arrange private or group tours of the city, recommended on a first visit. Recent additions include an underground wine bar, a caviar and champagne room and a 21-seat cinema.
Insider detail: Ask for a garden-facing room for sunsets from the balcony, and book Le Marocain for its vegetarian tagine.
My stay at La Mamounia
Checking in to La Mamounia
Having lived in hotels for the better part of the past six years since beginning World of Wanderlust, I’ve come to find there are only a handful that can successfully transport you to another time and place, as if you have stepped back to a former period and even your own self is transformed. Needless to say La Mamounia, the most luxurious property in Marrakech, is one such hotel.
Distinguished by its Hispano-Moresque architecture, La Mamounia is full of endless intricacies, leaving you to feel as if your entire time here is one of discovery. Every detail be it major or minor appears to have been considered – from the symmetry of the hotel’s highly photographed day spa to the millions of small mosaic tiles that could never possibly be counted throughout the hotel.
As you arrive at the hotel you are greeted with a traditional Moroccan welcome – a glass of chilled almond milk and a plate of dates to enjoy. Before too long you are whisked away to your suite, offered Moroccan mint tea to settle in, and can begin to unwind as you leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on the other side of the famed walls. This is where the journey truly begins…
The Rooms & Suites at La Mamounia
La Mamounia feels more like a palatial oasis as opposed to a hotel. The rooms and suites vary in size, extravagance and price, but believe me when I say even the standard room offering is nothing short of incredible. With intricate tiling details, luxurious textures and marble bathrooms, no detail has been overlooked.
Entering the room guests are welcome by a selection of Moroccan pastries and fresh mint tea, setting the scene for what is sure to be a blissful few days. I checked in for a total of three nights, spending much of my time within in the hotel grounds as it felt like a tranquil oasis after a busy few days already exploring the city of Marrakech.
Around the Hotel
Breakfast by the pool is quite the affair and a great opportunity to set your schedule for the day. From walking around the property gardens to lounging by the pool, you really can choose to take it in at your own pace. The hotel will also arrange private and group tours of Marrakech and surrounds, of which I would highly recommend if this is your first time visiting the city.
There are a number of restaurants on the property offering Moroccan, Italian and French cuisines. In an effort to continue immersing myself in the local offerings, I booked a table at Le Marocain for one of the best vegetarian tagines I have found on my travels.
Marrakech Sunsets
La Mamounia is the perfect place to perch yourself on your balcony for sunset – so be sure to bear this in mind when choosing your hotel room view. Facing the gardens is the best opportunity to enjoy the setting sun, as well as a tranquil way to wake each morning.
A warm thank yo to La Mamounia for welcoming World of Wanderlust to experience this stay. All opinions and images are ours.
La Mamounia: frequently asked questions
Is La Mamounia worth it?
It is one of Africa’s most awarded hotels, holding Three MICHELIN Keys and a 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking, with famous gardens and dining by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Pierre Hermé.
How many rooms does La Mamounia have?
There are 209 rooms and suites, including three standalone riads with private pools.
What restaurants are at La Mamounia?
Highlights include L’Italien par Jean-Georges, a Southeast Asian restaurant by the same chef, Le Bar Majorelle and pastries by Pierre Hermé.
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Brooke is a Tasmanian-born writer and professional baker who started World of Wanderlust in 2013 and has since travelled to 86 countries. These days her guides focus on what she knows best: the bakeries, hotels and places worth crossing the world for.
