La Mamounia Morocco
La Mamounia
Avenue Bab Jdid,40 040 Marrakech
www.mamounia.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
SHAREHOLDERS
Independent Property.
DATE OF CREATION
1923
HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER
Mr. Pierre Jochem
He joined La Mamounia team as General Manager in September, 2013. Pierre Jochem has a wealth of international experience across the hospitality industry and has played a key role within many prestigious hotel groups.
His unparalleled experience of more than twenty years in the luxury hotel industry working with brands such as Hyatt, Peninsula, Oberoi, Four Seasons or Raffles, has positioned him as a leader of excellence. It is for this reason that La Mamounia is honored to have Pierre Jochem as the head of one of the biggest luxury hotels of the world today.
HOTEL POSITIONING
Hotel Positioning: Luxury Palace
Luxury Brand: LHW
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
La Mamounia is an independent property which puts creativity, innovation and customer focus at the heart of its business model.
The management and La Mamounia team are looking to the future and continue to focus on the values that underpin its success and sustainability.
LA MAMOUNIA
HISTORY & STORY
La Mamounia, with its amazing calm and grandeur, reveals all its magnificence with elegance and discretion. An “art de vivre” both warm yet refined: striking architecture, fine materials, tranquil gardens and the enchantment of new sounds, exquisitely flavored cuisine with L’Italien Par Jean-Georges, L’Asiatique par Jean Georges as well as revisited Moroccan cuisine in Le Marocain. By making discovery for the senses one of its core values, La Mamounia offers unique and extraordinary experiences where imagination, emotions, glamour and elegance all have their role to play… Magic, dreams and enchantment but also impeccable service and rigorous attention to detail are the promises held by La Mamounia.
DATE RENEWAL
From June 2006 to 29th September 2009.
Jacques Garcia was the designer.
From May 25th to October 16th 2020
By the famous duo of architect and designers Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku.
MAIN STRENGTHS, SPECIAL TOUCH
Prime location
Legendary Gardens (8 Hectares)
2500 sq m Spa
Notoriety
History
Honeymoon hotel destination
Fitness
Club with a view over the Gardens
LOCATION
Located in the heart of the city of Marrakech, 10 min away from the Airport, walking distance from The Jemmaa El Fna Square / Souks.
KEY SITES, ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
Golf courses are within 20 min drive.
Most historical sites are close by.
Atlas Mountains.
Stoney desert of Agafay where many activities can be done.
FUN FACTS
General Charles de Gaulle was one of La Mamounia guests during the 40th -50th. The director of the hotel created a tailor made special bed to accommodate the states man’s full height.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Programs can be created on a punctual basis for kids such as the Egg Hunt during Easter holidays.
Special Spa programs for kids are now available under parent’s supervision.
Kids menu are available in all our restaurants.
HOTEL FEATURES
ACCOMMODATION
Number of rooms: 135
Number of suites: 71
Number of Riad: 3
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 209
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
4 Restaurants :
Le Marocain: serves only dinner à La Carte
L’Asiatique par Jean-Georges: Serves Lunch & dinner à La Carte: An original creation by chef Jean-Georges who, drawing on his Asian experience, expresses his talent with finesse and delicacy by introducing the great culinary traditions of South-East Asia to which he adds fragrant curries and a very selective offer of dim-sum. The very warm atmosphere pays homage to the decorative traditions of Asia such as the art of lacquering, where each table will be unique.
L’Italien par Jean-Georges: Serves Lunch & dinner à La Carte: Under the guidance of Chef Jean-Georges, L’ Italien has been redesigned in the spirit of a luxury trattoria, a sumptuous universe filled with dynamism and natural light.
With its personalized sitting, where the cuisine meets the customers in the same space, integrating preparation areas in the very heart of the restaurant. With its central island, you can admire the preparation of pasta, antipastis while the pizza kitchen enlivens the room with the magnificent wood-burning oven.
Le Pavillon de la Piscine: serves Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and Musical Brunch on Sundays
5 Bars: Le Bar Italien, Le Churchill, Le Bar Marocain, Le Bar de la Piscine and Le Menzeh par Pierre Hermé
WELLNESS
2 500 sqm (10 multifunctional cabins)
2 Fitness
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
CORPORATE AND CELEBRATION EVENTS
Le Grand Salon: 450 sqm (3 sections): Plenary session up to 300 persons in theater style
Library: ideal for a board meeting up to 10 persons.
Mezzanine: from 10 to 40 persons.
EXTRA NOTABLE FEATURES
Cooking class and visit of the souks with the chef.
Ephemeral Dinners can be organized in different exclusive places of the hotel for a special occasion.
Yoga classes on request.
– L’Œnothèque
An exceptional place that celebrates the hedonism and lifestyle of La Mamounia through tailor-made gastronomic experiences. This exclusive “table d’hôtes” offers a culinary journey with selected menus accompanied by the finest bottles from our cellar. Bookings are recommended 24 hours in advance.
Total Capacity 12 persons.
Salon de Thé par Pierre Hermé
In the extension part of La Mamounia Gallery, this area where a majestic crystal chandelier sits, a new refined Salon de Thé orchestrated with finesse and delicacy by Chef Pierre Hermé, offers from breakfast to the afternoon tea a selection of pastries, travel cakes and minute delicacies as well creations of savoury dishes.
Open from 09 am to 06 pm
Total capacity 40 persons
La Salle de Cinéma
An exclusive projection room decorated with elegance to celebrate La Mamounia’s special relation with cinema. This welcoming space offers weekly sessions. While enjoying your projections, a snack menu designed by Pierre Hermé is suggested to you.
La Salle de Jeux
Nestled in the heart of our gardens, a playful ground beautifully designed to enjoy a game of pool, table football or pinball. Accessible to our guests from 12 years old, this space also offers a lounge to enjoy a selection of drinks.
Open every day from 11 am to 09 pm.
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AWARDS
Best Hotel in The World 2021
by Condé Nast Traveler
Best Hotel in The World 2018
Best Hotel in Africa 2021
by Condé Nast Traveler
Best Hotel in Africa 2018
Condé Nast US Traveler Readers’ Choice Award
Morocco’s Best Hotel Spa Awards 2018
The World Spa Award
The Best Urban Hotel in the World 2018
Conde Nast Spain
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
650