The Park Hotels Goes International, To Manage Hotel in Marrakech

By BW Hotelier THE PARK Hotels, have entered into management services and marketing agreement with Moroccan property, Sahara Palace Marrakech. This property opened under the new management effective Sept this year. Sahara Palace Marrakech features splendorous Moorish, Indian and Venetian architecture, is home to 89 guest rooms, 15 luxurious suites, and four exclusive Riads. Priya Paul, Chairperson, The Park Hotels, said on the acquisition, ’We are delighted to be managing this beautiful palace hotel in Morocco. Along with the strong Moroccan accents throughout the property, there are a number of Indian design influences, making the hotel a great fit for us as hoteliers from the subcontinent.’ Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, The Park Hotels, said, ’Sahara Palace Marrakech is our first international hotel. We are excited about managing this beautiful and serene royal palace. It is indeed an exotic escape for business and leisure travelers with secluded retreat and Moroccan sunshine.’ The hotel is set amongst 54 hectares of landscaped gardens, surrounded by tranquil palm trees and olive groves. All rooms and suites enjoy stunning views across the Atlas Mountains, the Palmeraie desert or the properties’ tranquil pool and gardens. Each part of the property has been meticulously crafted with a vivid blend of captivating Moroccan and exotic Indian themes. Built in pure Moroccan architecture, in hues of bronze and orange, the Riads are their own hotels within the Sahara Palace property. Each Riad consists of 36 rooms, including four luxury suites and one family suite, complete with a private outdoor space and gardens. There are four restaurant offerings within the property: Rumi Restaurant, Mantra Restaurant, Bombay Veranda and Menzeh Restaurant. Rumi offers diners a true taste of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine, using the best local ingredients. The burgundy colored walls are hand polished and wax plastered using the craft Tadlekt, a traditional lime plaster. Set in a vibrant open kitchen, Mantra offers guests Indian and Asian cuisine through a journey of traditional spices. The Bombay Veranda is a unique outside fine dining brassiere, with a Moroccan touch. Menzeh is a more relaxed approach to dining, located by the pool, overlooking the landscaped gardens. Sahara Palace offers two grand and splendid bars; the Jade Room and Bombay Bar. The Jade Room is artistically furnished with opulent high ceilings and two fireplaces, the perfect setting for a high tea experience. Bombay Bar offers a more traditional and Colonial experience, with a lounge and pool tables creating an area to relax and unwind with a cigar in hand. The Sahara Palace offers the ultimate destination to relax and rejuvenate in a beautiful Moroccan setting, with a luxurious 3800 sq mtr spa. The spa features an indoor heated pool, 14 treatment rooms, as well as two impressive Turkish Hammam baths. The hotel also features a Techno gym cardio-training room and a Yoga temple. Photo: The Sahara Palace Marrakech.