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Amanjena

Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena

Amanjena is a study in water, shade and terracotta. At its centre, a vast pool recalls the Menara, framed by colonnades and Moorish arches whose reflections ripple across the surface. The name means “peaceful paradise”, and the place has the unhurried air of a great Moroccan house. Zellige, tadelakt, Berber carpets, open fireplaces and domed ceilings give the interiors their character, while a sequence of courtyards leads towards the Pavilions and Villas, each one opening onto its own arrangement of water, gardens and shaded gazebos. The gardens are woven into life here, as olive trees, palms, bougainvillea, hibiscus and pomegranate trees appear between the different dining settings, with the old olive trees at the Pool Terrace casting their shade over lunch. At the Moroccan restaurant, tagines come with almonds, prunes and apricots. Arva takes another route, following the produce of the organic garden just beyond. After dark, dinner may come with a soundtrack of its own: derboukas, oud and violins drifting through the gardens.

Accommodations

What we like

The Moment

A little peace of your own, from a lounger beside the pool of your Pool Pavilion.

The Drink

At the bar, Moorish arches in perfect succession, with a Campari in hand.

The Ritual

The traditional hammam ritual at the spa: eucalyptus beldi black soap, a kessa glove and rhassoul clay.

Location

Address

Route de Ouarzazate, km 12

40000 Marrakech, Morocco

Airport

Around 20 minutes from Marrakech-Ménara Airport (RAK) by private transfer.

Marrakech

A few minutes from the medina and Djemaa el-Fna; the Agafay Desert, around 40 minutes away.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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