18 LUXURY TRAVEL
MOROCCAN CHARM
Escape to the foot of the dramatic Atlas Mountains where stands the elegant palace of Selman Marrakech , rising out of the desert in all its majestic glory .
Morocco is nothing short of a sensory overload coupled with a spellbinding energy . From meandering through the medina discovering its many hidden taverns , intricately woven textiles and vast aroma of exotic spices , to exploring the dramatic Atlas mountains and indulging in Moroccan cuisine , which is as colourful as it is delicious - there are treasures to discover around every turn . Yet the wonderment of a trip to the red city wouldn ’ t be complete without a stay at the majestic Selman Marrakech .
Designed by renowned Parisian architect Jacques Garcias , the hotels breathtaking architecture immediately makes for an overwhelming statement on arrival ; from the 55 impeccably designed rooms , suites and villas to the colonnaded portico entrance and the magnificent 80m pool situated within the hotels perfectly manicured gardens and which brings all the drama , to its pièce de résistance - a unique stud farm , which is home to a rare private collection of Arabian thoroughbreds .
Located in and amongst a plethora of fabulous places to stay in the North African country of Morocco , the elegant palace of the Selman Marrakech , Morocco ’ s most unique luxury hotel , is an oasis of calm in the midst of this bustling bohemian city .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 59 2023