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A Taste of Tradition

Intimate, artistic and unforgettable, The Mellah Hotel is nestled in the heart of Marrakech's ancient medina, just steps from the magnificent Bahia Palace.

Thoughtfully named after the historic Mellah district where it resides, this boutique hotel pays tribute to the rich cultural tapestry of its neighbourhood. This exclusive boutique retreat houses just ten meticulously crafted suites, and no two rooms share the same story. Every space is individually designed with its own distinctive colour palette and carefully curated décor, creating an intimate gallery of Moroccan artistry, reimagined for the modern traveller.

The hotel pays homage through the use of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship and architecture. Intricate zellige tilework, smooth tadelakt plasterwork and graceful arches flow throughout the property. Yet this reverence for tradition is brilliantly juxtaposed with mid-century modern furnishings and contemporary artistic expression. The walls serve as canvases for exceptional works, including striking photography by renowned artist Mous Lamrabat, creating an inspiring dialogue between Morocco’s past and its creative future.

 

The rooftop terrace spans multiple levels and unfolds like a secret garden above the bustling medina. The centrepiece 10-metre swimming pool is embraced by lush banana trees and tropical plantings, creating an unexpected jungle ambiance that feels worlds away from the desert city below. The upper rooftop reveals the hotel’s most breath-taking feature: a 360-degree panoramic vista that captures all of Marrakech in one sweeping view. From the snow-capped Atlas Mountains rising majestically in the distance to the labyrinthine streets of the medina spreading out below, this elevated perch offers moments of pure magic. 

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