MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA INBOUND TRENDING DESTINATIONS THE PURSUIT OF A DREAM When a mirage becomes reality, it is the Selman Marrakech… At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, away from the hustle of the medina, what seemed like only a mirage has become a reality: Selman Marrakech, a palace of distinct, sublime and alluring charm. MOMENTS OF PURE GRACE ADD TO THE PERFECTION OF THIS TIMELESS EXPERIENCE Selman Marrakech Km5, Route d’Amizmiz Marrakech 40160 www.selman-marrakech.com Passing through the immense portico, the gaze is drawn over the whole property by the geometry of the facades and gardens dotted with fountains, creating a sublime harmony. Across the Mechouar, the traveller gets a glimpse of the interior, a sensual contrast to the grandeur of the exterior. Designed by Jacques Garcia and built by the best artisans, Selman Marrakech seduces with its timeless harmony. At this intimate, personal and family owned property, each guest shares in the joy, love and dreams of their warm and passionate hosts. In this timeless palace whose construction was the vision of the owner, the art of traditional Moroccan hospitality has been revived. Precious moments are embodied in the presence of the beautiful thoroughbred Arabian horses, symbols of a bygone grandeur, which capture the spirit of Selman Marrakech and invite the joy of living. There are views of the horses from the terraces and the gardens where one can admire the majesty and poise of these creatures. Moments of pure grace add to the perfection of this timeless encounter. An essential and unedited experience, a return to the source of forgotten luxury, now found again under the light of the Selman Marrakech’s stars. The establishment’s owners, the Bennani Smires family, welcome friends and travellers as if into their own home. “I wanted to create a unique hotel project that offered the traveller a strong portrayal of our culture. The horse, profoundly linked to our history, seemed to me to perfectly encapsulate the spirit. I’ve had a chance to visit the most beautiful stables in the world, and each time it was an incredible experience. I wanted to be able to offer people the chance to gain access to and share in this otherwise closed equestrian world, to which access is normally only afforded by the invitation of horse owners. I want the guest to be able to enjoy the experience in all its glory. Through doing so, the guest experiences a sense of sharing which is a principle so dear to the Moroccan people,” says Abdeslam Bennani Smires. SMARTreport Commercial Content
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA INBOUND TRENDING HOTELS Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport #31 2016 Autumn Edition 35 ESSQUE ZALU ZANZIBAR TO JOIN PER AQUUM PORTFOLIO A NEW “PARADISE EXPERIENCE” IN THE SEYCHELLES Framed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is nestled in a natural cove on the north east coast of Zanzibar. The exceptional Boutique Resort, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is joining the PER AQUUM portfolio, within the Minor Hotel Group. A true meeting of minds, the Essque Zalu team shares PER AQUUM’s passion for defying expectations and delivering luxury that dares to be different. This transition will take place in 2017, under its new name – Per Aquum Zalu, Zanzibar. The hotel combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. It features the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to one side, lush green forest to the other, and just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air. Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon opened its doors earlier this year, and offers some of the most enthralling sensory experiences in the world thanks to the synergy between its magical location and sophisticated island design. Created by Six Senses Architecture and Design team and Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE in London, the spa complements the natural features of this 652-acre (263-hectare) private island of towering rocks, boulders and its lush and verdant jungle, as well as the oceanfront. The spa accentuates the island’s natural geography through its materiality, texture and form. Combined with the integration of sustainable processes and technologies, it is designed to become an integral part of the island’s eco-system and a symbiotic experience of the surrounding environmental and built features. Essque Zalu Zanzibar Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles Double treatment villa at Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon
