The amenities within a Park King Suite Deluxe are many , including a large marble bathroom with en-suite private hammam and shower and a deep soaking tub .

By KATHAKALI NANDI

Hyatt Hotels Corp . is opening the Park Hyatt Marrakech , in Morocco , the second of its luxury brand in Africa , after it opened the Park Hyatt Zanzibar , in Tanzania , in 2015 . There ’ s more to come on the continent : In 2025 , Hyatt is

scheduled to open Park Hyatt Johannesburg .

Just outside the Medina district , Park Hyatt Marrakech spans 19 acres and sits adjacent to the Al Maaden Golf Resort , offering guests easy access to the 18-hole golf course . Situated at the base of the Atlas Mountains , the resort is surrounded by palm , jacaranda and olive trees .

Guests can enjoy views of the Atlas Mountains and Mount Toubkal from the main pool sun beds , lobby ’ s grand window and the spa treatment and relaxation rooms .

The property has been a “ highly anticipated ” inclusion to Park Hyatt ’ s portfolio , as

Morocco has been enjoying a resurgence of interest as a top tier cultural destination among travelers , said Javier Águila , group president EAME , Hyatt .

“ Park Hyatt Marrakech provides guests an enviable opportunity to discover the beauty of the Red City through this modern sanctuary of timeless luxury ,” he said .

Park Hyatt Marrakech marks the 11th Park Hyatt property in the Europe , Middle East , and Africa region , following the brand ’ s expansion in destinations like Doha , Vienna , Istanbul , Dubai , Zurich , Milan and Paris . Currently , Park Hyatt has 45 hotels open globally .

IN DESIGN Park Hyatt Marrakech presents a modern take on the Arab- Berber heritage and consists of 16 pavilions , arranged around a central , zeolite patio , with design from Marrakech-based architect Imaad Rahmouni .

The hotel offers 130 residentially-inspired spacious rooms and suites with Moroccan touches . Each room features traditionally woven woollen Berber carpets and headboards with the Tataoui motif , along with local modern artworks sourced from Ifitry Artists ’ Residence .

Ifitry has partnered with Park Hyatt Marrakech and curated over 700 pieces of

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