The most iconic palace hotel in Marrakech, La Mamounia has been dazzling guests since 1923 – from Winston Churchill to modern celebrities​. An American blogger gushes: “Want to live like a Moroccan royal for a day? Get to La Mamounia. This palace-hotel is a heady wonderland with lush textiles, exotic tile-work, sparkling fountains, and gorgeous woodwork”​. The hotel is set in 17 acres of private gardens and offers 135 rooms and suites (plus three multi-bedroom riads), all sumptuously decorated with marble bathrooms and ornate Moorish tilework​. Amenities are second to none: indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a cinema, and a legendary spa. “La Mamounia has all of the amenities you’d expect from a luxury resort – a luxe spa, fitness center, pools…”​. There are also four restaurants (Moroccan, French, Italian, and a patisserie). From the intoxicating signature scent of cedar and orange blossom in its halls​ to its lavish Moroccan design, La Mamounia delivers an unforgettable royal experience. (Spa features traditional hammam rituals; multiple fine dining options on-site.)