About the hotel
La Mamounia is on Avenue Bab Jdid in the medina district of Marrakech. The hotel dates its history from 1923; Wikipedia gives the opening year as 1929 and names the original architects as Henri Prost and Antoine Marchisio. Wikipedia also records a three-year renovation led by Jacques Garcia that ended in September 2009, and a 2019 announcement by the Moroccan government that the state railway company ONCF would sell its 60 per cent stake.
The hotel’s website states 135 rooms, 71 suites and three riads, and about 800 employees. A transformation in 2020 and 2023 was designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. It contains four restaurants, including outlets with Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Simone Zanoni, four bars, two Pierre Hermé tea rooms, a spa, pools, tennis courts, a cinema and a wine cellar.
Rooms and keys
135 rooms, 71 suites and 3 riads, as stated on the hotel's website
Inside the hotel
Restaurants and bars
- L'Asiatique par Jean-Georges
- L'Italien par Simone Zanoni
- Le Marocain
- Le Pavillon de la Piscine
- Le Bar Majorelle
- Le Churchill
Facilities
- Spa with hammams and hair and beauty salon
- Gardens of 8.1 hectares (per Wikipedia)
- Swimming pools
- Tennis courts and gym
- Cinema, games room and L'Œnothèque
- Two Pierre Hermé tea rooms
As listed on the hotel’s own website. See sources.
Architecture and design
Original architects Henri Prost and Antoine Marchisio; 2009 renovation led by Jacques Garcia (both per Wikipedia). 2020 and 2023 transformation by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku (per the hotel).
Recognition
- No. 75
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026
- Three Keys, as stated by the hotel
- Michelin Guide
Questions readers ask.
How many rooms does La Mamounia have?
The hotel's website states 135 rooms, 71 suites and 3 riads.
When did La Mamounia open?
The hotel dates its history from 1923. Wikipedia gives 1929 as the opening year.
Who designed La Mamounia?
Wikipedia names Henri Prost and Antoine Marchisio as the original architects and Jacques Garcia for the 2009 renovation. The hotel credits Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku with the 2020 and 2023 transformation.
Sources & context.
Facts are taken from the pages listed below. Where a detail could not be confirmed it has been left out. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.