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Make this your base if you want to combine Medina visits with time among olive groves and gardens outside the old city.

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Book the Moroccan cooking class at least 24 hours ahead to prepare traditional dishes with freshly harvested ingredients from the hotel's garden.

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Consider a Mandarin Pool Villa for your own pool and hot tub, with a living area where you can relax indoors.

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Families traveling together should request connecting villas when booking, so the hotel can confirm a layout that keeps everyone close.

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Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Private pool villas define Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, a garden resort outside the Medina. Twenty hectares of olive groves and landscaped grounds give the property its scale, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Gardens matter as much as the interiors. This is a stay with room for afternoons outdoors, alongside visits to Marrakech's old city, rather than a base for stepping directly into the souks.

The design uses Moroccan references with a controlled hand. Gilles & Boissier draw on Berber influences, carrying local character into contemporary spaces. The estate has 58 villas and seven suites, with accommodation spread between private garden settings and elevated suites overlooking the grounds.

Rooms

  • 63 63

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Panoramic Suite
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Panoramic Suite

2067 ft2
From 1’402 USD

The Panoramic Suite is a beautiful room that blends Berber and Arab-Andalucian design. It consists of a spacious bedroom and a luxurious bathroom with a...

Mandarin Pool Villa
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Mandarin Pool Villa

3100 ft2
From 1’899 USD

The Mandarin Pool Villa offers a modern twist on a traditional riad. As you enter the villa, you'll step into a walled courtyard with a...

Atlas Suite
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Atlas Suite

1453 ft2
From 1’908 USD

The Atlas Suite provides a stunning view of the resort's gardens and the Atlas Mountains. Inside, you'll find a spacious bedroom and a luxurious bathroom...

1 Bedroom Pool Villa
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1 Bedroom Pool Villa

3100 ft2
From 2’096 USD

The 1 Bedroom Pool Villa is a one-bed villa that offers a luxurious retreat. It features a walled courtyard, a private pool, and a dining...

2 Bedroom Panoramic Pool Suite
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2 Bedroom Panoramic Pool Suite

2347 ft2
From 2’810 USD

This spacious and beautifully decorated two-bedroom suite is called the 2 Bedroom Panoramic Pool Suite. It has a calming ambiance and offers a comfortable stay....

2 Bedroom Oriental Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Oriental Pool Villa

4553 ft2
From 2’810 USD

This 2 Bedroom Oriental Pool Villa is a spacious and luxurious accommodation. With a total area of 423 square meters, it features a unique courtyard...

2 Bedroom Spa Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Spa Pool Villa

3122 ft2
From 2’810 USD

The 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Spa Pool Villa offers a spacious retreat in a tranquil spa setting. It features a King bed and double Twin...

The Mandarin Pool Family Villa is arranged around a private courtyard pool, with a garden, terrace, and hot tub. It has one principal bedroom and a separate living room whose sofa converts into a bed. The shaded terrace is particularly useful when younger children need a quieter afternoon at the villa. It is not a two-bedroom villa, despite the family designation. Connecting villas are also part of the accommodation selection, allowing larger parties to retain individual courtyard spaces.

For a different perspective, the one-bedroom Atlas Suite sits on the first floor, with living and dining areas leading onto a terrace and plunge pool. Its outlook takes in the gardens and Atlas Mountains, and its position near the restaurants makes meals a straightforward part of the stay. The suite's outdoor space is particularly useful for breakfast or a quiet interval between outings, without giving up the broader views that distinguish it from courtyard accommodation.

The Eight Bedroom Penthouse joins Atlas Suites with the Two Bedroom Panoramic Suite across an entire floor. Several terraces, plunge pools, and interconnected living and dining areas allow an extended family or group to gather in different combinations. Bathrooms include steam showers with integrated hammams, giving the upper-floor accommodation a wellness feature of its own. This is the configuration to consider when keeping a large party together matters more than having a separate garden for each household.

Shirvan looks onto the gardens and now places Moroccan cooking firmly at the center of its menu. Chef Hind Nebgane leads the kitchen under the guidance of Akrame Benallal, who created the original concept. Her Tangia Marrakchia and pigeon pastilla give the restaurant a specific connection to Marrakech and her own culinary background. The Silk Road influence remains part of its story, but the current menu is an opportunity to explore Moroccan dishes in the resort's own dining room.

Ling Ling by Hakkasan takes the evening in another direction, with modern Cantonese dishes for sharing and cocktails on the terrace. A resident DJ and guest artists make music part of the experience. It is useful when you want a more animated dinner without another car journey. This is a social restaurant within a garden resort, so an evening here need not follow the quiet pace of a day beside your own pool.

Pool Garden is the relaxed option for lunches and light meals beside the water. Mediterranean cooking and bougainvillea-covered pergolas give it a clear daytime role. The resort also sells main-pool day access subject to availability, so this shared setting is not reserved solely for overnight guests. Your villa pool provides a separate option when privacy is the priority.

Salon Berbère overlooks the gardens and serves as an all-day meeting point, beginning with coffee and continuing through terrace aperitifs. The Tent adds an open-air evening lounge with cocktails, tapas, and music. Neither requires committing to a full restaurant meal, which is useful after a late lunch or before heading out for dinner elsewhere in Marrakech.

In-villa dining is also important here. Meals can be ordered around the clock, while private barbecues and Moroccan dinners can be arranged on the terrace. A Moroccan dinner can include dishes such as mechoui or couscous, bringing a regional meal into the privacy of the courtyard. For families, a meal at home allows children to keep their usual rhythm after a day out. For a group, it makes proper use of the outdoor dining spaces that are central to the villa layout.

The Vegetable Garden supplies herbs and vegetables to the kitchens, with composting and permaculture part of its cultivation. A Moroccan cooking class connects that working garden to what arrives on the plate. This gives a morning at the resort a different focus from sightseeing: handling ingredients and preparing a dish, rather than simply sitting down to another meal.

The Kids' Kasbah introduces children to Moroccan culture through baking, pottery, and gardening, while the farm adds contact with the resort's animals. Cribs, bottle warmers, and children's menus address the more practical side of traveling with a young family. These details make it easier to alternate shared time with activities aimed at children. The private pools still require active adult supervision; a villa's enclosed setting does not remove that responsibility.

The spa covers 1,800 square meters, bringing Moroccan hammam traditions into a wider wellness setting. Black soap and kessa exfoliation are central to the hammam experience, with argan oil and rose water among the ingredients used. There is also a heated indoor pool, separate from the main outdoor swimming pool, alongside yoga spaces and a beauty salon. For a stay built around time in the sun, an indoor swim or hammam appointment gives the day a change of setting.

Tennis and padel courts extend the activities beyond the pool and spa. Equipment can be rented at the Courts Pavilion, and the fitness center provides another option for training, with personal sessions available. For two generations traveling together, a match can be a shared activity without needing a full-day excursion. The facilities also give a longer resort stay some variety when not every morning is devoted to the city.

The Route du Golf Royal address places the resort about ten minutes by car from the Medina and roughly fifteen minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport, according to the hotel. These are estimates, with actual journeys depending on traffic. Royal Golf and Al Maaden are nearby options for a round, with Amelkis also a short drive away. Golf access does not mean green fees or tee times are included in a stay. The location allows a day to combine a round with time back at the resort, while a visit to the old city remains a separate outing.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Shirvan serves Moroccan dishes by Chef Hind Nebgane, giving guests an introduction to local cooking with views across the resort's gardens.

The spa's Moroccan hammam combines steam and exfoliation with black soap and argan oil, bringing a local bathing tradition into your stay.

The Kids' Kasbah offers hands-on activities such as mosaic making and gardening, letting children explore Moroccan culture through play during their vacation.

Location of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

ROUTE DU GOLF ROYAL

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Weather at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Marrakech

What to Know About Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Is Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech a good luxury resort?

Yes. Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is a strong choice for travelers who want a private resort stay close to the Medina. The resort combines walled villas, gardens, Atlas Mountain views, Moroccan dining, wellness, pools, and quiet space on Route du Golf Royal.

Where is Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech located?

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is on Route du Golf Royal, in a calm resort area outside the busy Medina. The setting suits guests who want city access, golf nearby, garden privacy, and a softer base after exploring Marrakech.

How close is Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech to the Medina?

The resort is a short drive from the historic Medina, so guests can visit souks, palaces, museums, and restaurants with ease. This location works well for travelers who want Marrakech culture during the day and a quiet retreat afterward.

What makes Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech special?

The standout feature is the resort layout, with 20 hectares of gardens, olive groves, roses, and low-rise villas. It feels more like a private estate than a city hotel, with space, service, dining, wellness, and mountain views in one place.

How many villas and suites does Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech have?

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has 56 private villas and 7 suites, based on the hotel's current fact sheet. Most guests choose it for villa-style privacy, while the suites suit travelers who prefer elevated views and a main-building feel.

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