CONSTRUCTION START : 2007
OPENING DATE : June 16 , 2011
GUESTROOMS : 141 , including 27 suites
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SITE : 40 acres ( 16 hectares ) in the central part of Marrakech , across from the Menara Gardens and within a short walk of the Medina and the city ’ s souks
GENERAL MANAGER : Jean Claude Wietzel
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OWNER : Kingdom Holding Co ., Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
INVESTMENT : Approximately € 16 million ( US $ 20.7 million )
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ARCHITECTS : Hill Glazier Architects , Palo Alto , California ( original concept ); Didier Lefort Architectes , Boulogne-Billancourt , France
INTERIOR DESIGN : GA Design International , London
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DESIGN AESTHETIC : A calming oasis inspired by the nearby Medina amid one of the world ’ s busiest , most diverse cities |