With the Moroccan borders reopening to UK travellers, a great place to enjoy wonderful hospitality is the unique Selman Marrakech – an elegant palace rising out of the desert at the foot of the dramatic Atlas Mountains, pictured above.
Renowned Parisian architect Jacques Garcia’s designs will overwhelm you with a sensual welcome, from the 55 stunning rooms, suites and villas to the colonnaded portico entrance and the 80m pool in the manicured gardens.
Selman Marrakech is home to a private collection of stunning Arabian thoroughbreds
What is more, the hotel’s stud farm is home to a private collection of stunning Arabian thoroughbreds. In fact the entire hotel pays tribute to the elegant Arabian horses that reside in the paddocks and stables.
‘Selman’ was the original sire of a line of purebred horses, and the owners of Selman Marrakech, a Moroccan family, have chosen to recreate this awe-inspiring equine lineage as well as recreate the golden age of Moroccan culture within the property.
The four restaurants and two bars are festive and convivial, with an eclectic culinary experience to work with everyone’s dietary requirements, health regimes and mood.
Selman Marrakech is one of only five hotels in the world to have a Chenot Spa and, below, one of the hotel’s stunning suites
One of only five hotels in the world to have a Chenot Spa, the facility at Selman Marrakech offers a new approach to regaining rhythm and balance for mind and body.
The 1,200 sqm spa is reminiscent of a traditional Turkish bath and includes seven treatment rooms, four hydrotherapy rooms, a hydro-massage pool, two heated outdoor pools, a gym and a spa boutique.
The Spa programmes, developed over 45 years by Henri Chenot, can take place over 2-3 days, based on individual assessment. Personalised treatment plans will target specific issues such as anxiety, fatigue and weight amongst others.
The Spa also offers traditional rituals such as the classic black soap scrub with a Hammam, and a detoxifying Rhassoul natural mineral clay wrap.
