march-2011

lounge bars, secluded patios and dance
extravaganzas blending the best of
Marrakech and Paris.
As the fi rst rays of dawn light break
across the desert horizon, where better
to rest your head than in one of the
new town’s iconic hotels? The jewel in
the crown when it comes to superlative
Marrakech hospitality is La Mamounia
(Avenue Bab Jdid, tel: +212 (0)524 388
600, mamounia.com). Recently reopened
after renovation, it was here that Winston
Churchill brought President Roosevelt to
paint during World War II, and it’s still
the best place in town to spot celebrities,
whether they’re reclining by the pool or
browsing its chic boutiques.
To stay in the heart of Guéliz, take
a room in Hotel La Renaissance (89
Boulevard Zerktouni, tel: +212 (0)524
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337 777). Just across from Négociants,
it makes for a fantastically central base
and offers wonderful views of the city
– its Mediterranean restaurant boasts
spectacular vistas across the rooftops
to the High Atlas mountains beyond,
and the bar is the highest in Marrakech.
In a world opened up by air travel,
Marrakech is far more than just another
name on an airport departures board.
It’s a city of interwoven layers that are
testament to the centuries of travellers
who have passed through. And as your
plane ascends into the cobalt-blue sky, the
only question is when you’ll be back again.
easyJet flies to...
Marrakech from eight destinations.
See our insider guide on page 158.
Book online at easyJet.com
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