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the World Of Hospitality
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort
From The Swinging Sixties To
Modern Morocco:
50 Years Of Hospitality And Pop Culture
Having established itself as Morocco’s first and only
casino in 1952, Es Saadi Marrakech Resort has since
become Marrakech’s most legendary resort. To celebrate
half a century of playing host to some of pop culture’s
leading icons and luxury seekers Es Saadi has launched
a special offering, encompassing the best of the resort’s
culinary and wellness offerings. Cecil Beaton shooting the Rolling Stones’ latest album
cover, which today is framed and hung on Es Saadi’s
walls. Still owned and run by the Bauchet-Bouhal
family, Es Saadi has never lost this Hollywood appeal;
later hosting celebrities like Kate Moss and Leonardo
DiCaprio and acting as film set to the TV hit, The Night
Manager. Fatéma Hal, Es Saadi offers a stunning escape in the
heart of Marrakech. The brand new Spa Suite features a
Moroccan Hamman, hydro massage bath for two, two
massage tables and a private changing room. After your
treatment relax on the king-size waterbed by the open
fireplace, whilst sipping on herbal infusions and tea
freshly cut from the garden.
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort was created in 1966 by
Jean Bauchet, one time owner of Paris’ Moulin Rouge.
Inspired by the glamour and allure of the decade, Jean
Bauchet designed Es Saadi as a cultural heaven, soon
becoming Hollywood’s ideal holiday hangout. Winston
Churchill would smoke cigars in the library, and the
Rolling Stones would occupy an entire floor. You could
go to the pool and find award winning photographer Amongst the many factors which have attributed to Es
Saadi’s 50 years of success, the resort’s incorporation
and continual development of its wellness offerings and
culinary expertise has set it apart from the rest. Home
to the only Dior Institut outside of Paris, winner of the
Best Luxury Resort Spa of Morocco at the 2016 World
Luxury Spa Awards, with a world-class destination
restaurant, ‘La Cour de Lions’ head by seminal Chef Immerse yourself in true Moroccan culture and
celebrate half a century of historic hospitality at Es
Saadi Marrakech Resort. Junior suites start from £270
per night. Ksars start from £550 per night. Villas start
at £800 a night. Buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi and Airport
transfers included (essaadi.com.en)
Website: www.essaadi.com.en