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At Marrakech's Dar Ayniwen, Snag a Suite With a Private Terrace If You Can

Heidi Atwal — 2012-01-13T16:00:02-05:00

Our series on Marrakech concludes with the grandest suite we saw during our four day jaunt to the Moroccan city.

Dar Ayniwen, like Jnane Tamsna, is located in La Palmeraie, providing a sea change in terms of environment when compared to the Medina. The estate-turned-hotel that doesn't shy away from pomp and circumstance: stately excess best describes its decor, from the textured Berber rugs layered and peppered throughout its interior, to walls plastered with vintage travel posters, to the plush gardens surrounding it, with a variety of bird species chirping a natural soundtrack for the villa.

Organic Eating and Sunlit Garden Strolls at Marrakech's Jnane Tamsna

Heidi Atwal — 2012-01-12T16:03:23-05:00

Removed from the frantic climes of Marrakech's Medina, Jnane Tamsna is located in the city's Palmeraie district, tucked away from other sizeable resorts in the area. We planned an afternoon sojourn to the grounds after learning about on-site cookery classes featuring staples of Moroccan cuisine. Fans of former Gourmet Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl may remember Jnane Tamsna's house chef, Bahija, featured on an episode of Adventures With Ruth.

Pancakes, a Fez and Babouche Slippers Took the (Birthday) Cake at Riad Joya

Heidi Atwal — 2012-01-11T16:00:01-05:00

Yesterday we teased today's full review of Riad Joya, a boutique hotel planted squarely in the middle of Marrakech's Medina, the most ancient part of the city. Having made the claim that Joya provided us with the best service ever experienced, it's only fitting that we elaborate on such a bold statement.

Why Hotels Should Take a Cue From Marrakech's Riad Joya

Heidi Atwal — 2012-01-10T13:44:28-05:00

Mint tea and fresh Moroccan pastries: now that's a check-in greeting

Though London's winter has been comparatively mild to previous chillblain-inducing, blustering holiday seasons of years prior, us local Hotel Chatter-ers found ourselves craving a mid-season warm weather getaway nonetheless. Marrakech, Morocco won out over other similarly balmy cities for its proximity to the U.K. capital (it's just a three hour flight away) and the promise of tangines peppered with Ras el Hanout and preserved lemons.

For A Japanese Spa Treatment, Head To Morocco

ASchechter — 2011-09-09T09:15:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/MamouniaHammam.jpg" class="top">There are many different types of hammams to be found in Morocco, but for reliably clean facilities, and unique wellness treatments, a safe bet would be the spa at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/LA+MAMOUNIA/local/1617">La Mamounia</a>, Marrakech's fairytale hotel and 20-acre gardens. Still coasting on the success of a well-documented <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/23/84918/9566/hotels/La_Mamounia_Is_Re_Opening_Here_s_Hoping_It_s_Cleaned_Up_Its_Act">renovation</a> in 2009, here is yet another reason to visit the sprawling Eden: the Japanese-inspired Hammam Shiseido Ritual. Though our travel-weary bodies are constantly in need of a good scrubbing, and we love the thought of a long Japanese hot tub soak, our wallets aren't up for the cost of a trip to Tokyo. So instead, we say, head to Morocco! We <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/5/6/85756/21985/hotels/Where_SJP_Slept_In_The_City_Marrakech_That_Is_">heard</a> that's what Sarah Jessica Parker did, and