La Mamounia ranks 75th in The World’s 50 Best Hotels’ 2026 list. The Marrakech palace is the only African establishment included in the 51st-to-100th range unveiled on Monday.
Morocco planned to collect 6 billion dirhams through privatizations in 2025. By the end of the year, no such transaction had taken place, according to the official report on the public portfolio.
Marrakech secures twelfth place in the global ranking of best cultural cities , surpassing Cairo. According to a vast international survey, the Moroccan city has now established itself as the undisputed leader of culture in North Africa.
The emblematic Marrakech establishment, La Mamounia, joins a very exclusive circle of luxury hospitality. A renowned international magazine has just awarded it its brand new prize, confirming over a century of excellence and worldwide prestige.
With fifteen establishments distinguished, Morocco shines in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2026. Marrakech confirms its supremacy by winning the majority of the titles, including the two exclusive "Five-Star" distinctions awarded to the Kingdom.
The prestigious La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech , known for its century-old history and rooms costing more than 600 euros per night, has ceded a portion of one of its assets. The Spanish group Cirsa, a publicly traded gaming giant, has just finalized the acquisition of 50 % of the hotel’s Grand Casino.
Two Moroccan luxury hotels have just distinguished themselves in an international ranking measuring popularity on social networks. Both located in Marrakech , they confirm the appeal of the ochre city to a connected audience in search of visual experiences.
In the past, the legendary hotel in Marrakech, the Mamounia, was prized by European, particularly French, leaders who were regular guests. Many of them stayed there on multiple occasions.
More and more French Michelin-starred chefs are taking the reins of kitchens in major Moroccan hotels. Hélène Darroze, Jean-François Piège, and Eric Frechon have already set up shop on Moroccan soil.
New distinction for La Mamounia and the Royal Mansour. These two luxury hotels in Marrakech are featured in the "The World’s 50 Best Hotels" ranking for the year 2024.
The global phosphate giant, OCP, has become the majority shareholder of the La Mamounia hotel following the state’s sale of its stake in the establishment. This operation is part of the policy of divestment of assets deemed non-essential, aimed at financing national development initiatives.
A suite of La Mamounia, a five-star hotel nestled in an ancient royal park in Marrakech, is featured in the ranking of the 50 best hotel suites in the world.