Nobu Hotel Marrakech Morocco
Nobu Hotel Marrakech
4 Angle Avenue Echouhada et Rue des Temples, quartier Hivernage. Marrakech
https://marrakech.nobuhotels.com/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Nobu Hotels
Shareholders
Mr Bennani Ahmed / Mr Shamoon Daniel
Date of Creation
2023
Hotel General Manager
Mr Karim Toufelaz, 13 years in the hospitality industry, seasoned professional with a track record of success in various key roles. He has managed operations in Morocco, France, the USA, and Tanzania, demonstrating his adaptability and versatility in different cultural contexts.
Mr Alberto Munoz, a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, boasting an impressive 42 years of experience. Throughout his career, Alberto has held pivotal roles in F&B management, Room Division, Investment, and hotel and resort management. His extensive expertise has been honed in Spain, Estonia and Morocco, where he has demonstrated his commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality sector.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
SLH affiliate
Development Strategy
The development strategy for Nobu Hotel Marrakech entails a holistic approach to position the hotel as a premier luxury destination. It begins with thorough market research to understand the evolving preferences of travellers and a focus on a diverse target audience. The strategy emphasizes the infusion of Moroccan culture into the Nobu brand, enhancing the guest experience through culinary excellence, sustainability initiatives, and personalized services. Extensive marketing efforts will promote the hotel’s unique offerings globally. Additionally, the strategy includes investments in wellness facilities, event spaces, staff training, and technology integration for seamless guest experiences. Engaging with the local community and continuously gathering guest feedback will ensure ongoing improvement, making Nobu Hotel Marrakech an unforgettable and culturally rich destination.
Nobu Hotel Marrakech
History & Story
Nobu Hotel Marrakech is the global lifestyle brand’s first hotel venture into Africa. Located in the heart of Marrakech’s « Golden Triangle” in the Hivernage district, Nobu Hotel Marrakech is moments from the city’s cultural heart, where rich heritage, exotic souks and the vibrant Djemaa el-Fna will meet Nobu Hospitality’s unmistakably modern flair.
An all-suite property, Nobu Hotel Marrakech will be home to 71 spacious suites, destination dining including Nobu Restaurant alongside Lobby Lounge, and a Rooftop pool and garden.
For wellness, the hotel houses Nobu Hospitality’s largest spa; The Pearl Spa.
The interiors of the five-star Nobu Hotel Marrakech pay homage to the building’s past, while adding Nobu’s simplistic Japanese style.
Date Renovation
2023
Date Added Extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Effortlessly interweaving the old world and the new, Moroccan heritage and Asian modernity, Nobu Hotel Marrakech stands at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’. Here, labyrinthine souks snake out in every direction, the sense-stirring Djemaa el-Fna is footsteps away and minarets punctuate the horizon. Guests can take it all in from The Rooftop Garden where the circular pool deck, restaurant, bar, and panoramic terrace offer front row seats to views of the Atlas Mountains and historical city.
The all-suite property introduces Nobu’s pioneering cuisine to Morocco at Nobu Restaurant Marrakech and for ultimate relaxation, guests can tap into a world of serenity at The Pearl Spa.
Key sites
The best way to fall under the spell of this magnificent city include visits to:
• Souk of the Medina
• Saadian Tombs
• Jamâa El-Fna Square
• Spice Market
• El Badîi Palace
• Palace of the Bahia
• Yves Saint Laurent Museum
• Orientalist Museum
• Museum of Mouassine
• Museum of Marrakech
• Ancient religious school of Mederssa Ben Youssef
• Boucharouite Museum
• El Koutoubia Mosque
• The Secret Garden
• The Menara Basin
• Majorelle Garden
• Jewish Quarter
Location
Nobu Hotel Marrakech stands at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’, Hivernage District, Marrakech
Fun Facts
At Nobu Hotel Marrakech, the reception desk boasts a unique twist – it’s crafted from a 200-year-old Congolese tree trunk.
Children’s Corner
Nobu Hotel Marrakech offers tranquillity for adults and family-friendly amenities, blending sophistication with a serene atmosphere.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 71
• Number of Luxury rooms: 0
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 0
Restaurants & Bars
Nobu Restaurant & Bar
With its own private entrance, DJ deck and poolside terrace, Nobu signature dishes are served alongside new dishes created by Head Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, using locally sourced flavours and ingredients:
Rooftop Garden
With breath-taking 360-degree panoramic views of the Red City and Atlas Mountains, discover an urban garden and elegant beach club setting, designed around a circular all-seasons pool, cabanas, sundeck, and relaxed dining & bar areas over a 608 m² area:
Lobby Lounge
Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00
Lunch & Dinner: from 12:00 to 24:00
Lobby Bar
Open from 10:00 to 24:00
Wellness
THE PEARL SPA
The Pearl Spa, is open from 10:00 to 22:00 seven days per week and boasts over 2,000 m² of luxurious space with 14 private treatment suites, a subterranean mosaic pool and private hammam area outfitted with its own lounge, spa bath, steam bath, and sauna. The spa offers signature Nobu treatments, all inspired by Japanese traditions – Japanese Silk, and Nobu Zen, as well as traditional Moroccan treatments using local and international organic brands:
Guests also have access to:
• Fitness Center: open from 08:00 to 22:00
• Hair & Beauty Salon
Corporate & Celebrations events
Nobu Restaurant & Bar
• Open from 19:00 to 01:00
• 290 total seating capacity
Rooftop Garden
• Terrace capacity: 120 people
• Indoor Restaurant capacity: 50 people
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
N/A
Extra Notable Features
N/A
Number of Employees
353