The World of Hospitality Issue 23 2017 | Page 54

54 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