Park Hyatt is making a much-hyped debut in Morocco.
The property formally opened this week after a gentle opening section firstly of this 12 months. The debut is greater than a decade within the making, because the 19-acre resort was first introduced in 2008 with a deliberate opening for 2011 … solely to see that slip over time to, nicely, this 12 months. But good issues come to World of Hyatt members who wait.
“As a key market in our regional growth strategy, we are delighted to open Morocco’s first Park Hyatt hotel in Marrakech. The property has been a highly anticipated addition to our portfolio as Morocco receives a resurgence of interest as a top-tier cultural destination among travel connoisseurs,” Javier Águila, Hyatt’s group president for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, mentioned in a press release.
“Offering a wealth of new experiences across the arts, culture, and gastronomy, alongside the area’s historic and ancient treasures, Park Hyatt Marrakech provides guests an enviable opportunity to discover the beauty of the Red City through this modern sanctuary of timeless luxury,” Águila continued.
Park Hyatt Marrakech is situated on the base of the Atlas Mountains, about 5.5 miles from the town’s historic Medina district, and is the primary resort to open within the Al Maaden Golf resort.
The Imaad Rahmouni-designed resort leans into a contemporary tackle Arab-Berber heritage in its structure and design, which can be aware of the property’s surrounding pure magnificence — so anticipate loads of expansive home windows to soak within the views of the Atlas Mountains and close by Mount Toubkal.
The resort’s 130 residential-style visitor rooms and suites function historically woven Berber carpets and fashionable artworks. Overall, there are greater than 700 artworks designed particularly for Park Hyatt Marrakech by artists from Senegal, Morocco, Benin, Spain, France, Italy and Japan.
Spaciousness seems to be the secret in the case of the stylish lodging. Outdoor terraces and soaking tubs are normal options in Park Hyatt Marrakech’s visitor rooms.
Splurge on a collection for added options like walk-in closets, extra entertaining house and, in bigger suites, an en suite hammam. A 3-bedroom duplex suite even encompasses a health room, a hairdressing station and a non-public kitchen.
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Dining choices will embody Tfaya, an Arab-esque brasserie from Moroccan chef Issam Rhachi. Le Pavillion is the resort’s all-day restaurant, whereas the Park Hyatt model’s mainstay, The Living Room, presents bar bites and cocktails.
But the actual showstopper has a wellness wow issue: The greater than 23,000-square-foot Spa Park Hyatt Marrakech makes use of merchandise from manufacturers like Sodashi and Nectarome. Guests can even have entry to a hair salon, a health middle, an out of doors pool and a heated indoor pool.
Park Hyatt Marrakech is a part of a gradual growth for the Park Hyatt model in Africa, the place there may be already Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Park Hyatt Johannesburg is slated to open subsequent 12 months.
“We are looking forward to welcoming our discerning Park Hyatt guests to Marrakech,” Pascal Leprou, basic supervisor of Park Hyatt Marrakech, mentioned in a press release. “True to the brand promise, we have created a refined home-away-from-home that unlocks unparalleled enrichment for guests, while upholding and honoring Moroccan traditions. The result is an intimate sanctuary of exceptional and magical surroundings for the curious and adventurous traveler.”
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