Travel is on our minds as we near the end of a long January. International travel is reopening for the more intrepid and with sensible precautions, friends and family are increasingly on the move. This year I'll be featuring lots of travel destinations that appeal to me as well as any I am able to experience in person. One of the most talked-about destinations of late is Morocco. I've yet to explore this North African gem but one day I hope to do so and top of my to-do list would be a home-base stay in one of its most stunning boutique hotels.
Following the Moroccan government’s announcement this week that the country will reopen its borders to international visitors on Monday February 7, maybe now is the time for you book that long-awaited foray to exotic Marrakech.
How about a stay at El Fenn, one of the most dazzling of Marrakech’s boutique hotels? With its trademark blend of cool and a distinct feeling of home-away-from-home, El Fenn offers the perfect base from which to explore the city’s sights or to hide away, relaxing in its bounteous cosy nooks and renowned hospitality.
What’s more, February is a great time to visit with highs of 68ºF by day - perfect for stocking up on Vitamin D and treats from the souks.
According to El Fenn co-partner Madeline Weinrib: “After a testing time for all in hospitality in Morocco, we are so thrilled to be welcoming our North American guests back to enjoy the delights of El Fenn. February is a fabulous month to visit with warm temperatures by day and cosy evenings next to the fire by night, and of course El Fenn is looking more gorgeous and as vibrant as ever. I’m looking forward to getting back out there to immerse myself in the food, the art and the shopping that I’ve so missed, and of course staying again in my home-from-home.”
A hidden gem, set in the heart of Marrakech’s medina, El Fenn boasts photogenic vistas of colonnaded balconies with billowing drapes, sun-dappled courtyards, lantern-lit trails and a family of friendly tortoises, as well as a labyrinth of stunning suites in a striking color palette, one of the hotel’s defining features.
Facilities abound in the 12 traditional courtyard houses the hotel connects, with an array of inviting pools, a stylish boutique, an indulgent spa with hammam, two bars and a restaurant. However, it is El Fenn’s vast roof terrace that really sets it apart. With its panoramic views of the Marrakech cityscape and the Atlas Mountains beyond, it is the place for sunset cocktails, a romantic meal under twinkling lights or for lounging on the enormous day beds and soaking up the chilled vibes high above the bustling medina.
El Fenn was recently recognized as one of the top hotels in Northern Africa in the Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, and was selected as one of the Best Hotels in Africa in Fodor’s Finest Hotel Awards 2022.
Before travel, guests should check the latest entry requirements with their airline and relevant government website.
Rates
A double room at El Fenn (el-fenn.com Tel 00212 524 44 1210), including breakfast and afternoon tea, costs from $450 per night.
Or opt for a 2-night package - price from US$800 (or US $400pp based on 2 sharing), including 2 nights’ B&B accommodation, welcome drinks, afternoon tea, an El Fenn Signature lunch for 2, a 40-minute massage or Hammam for 2, and airport transfers. Valid for bookings from 7-28 Feb 2022.
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