Honeymoon at La Mamounia: planning a romantic stay
Plan a romantic stay at La Mamounia by booking a room or suite that fits your needs, reserving spa treatments and a table at one of the restaurants in advance, and scheduling quiet time by the heated outdoor pool or in Spa La Mamounia. Check practical details (check-in 3:00 PM, check-out noon, spa hours 9am–9pm) and confirm dress-code and restaurant reservation rules with the concierge.
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Why La Mamounia for a honeymoon
La Mamounia is a historic five-star hotel on Avenue Bab Jdid, close to the Medina and within walking distance of the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fna. Its grounds include roughly 8 hectares of gardens and a heated 25 x 26 metre outdoor pool clad in Murano glass.
For a honeymoon stay you can combine garden strolls, pool time, fine dining and treatments at Spa La Mamounia, which is roughly 2,500 square metres and open daily from 9am to 9pm.
- Location: Avenue Bab Jdid, close to the old city and new districts
- Gardens: about 8 hectares with olive and citrus trees
- Outdoor pool: 25 x 26 m, heated (officially listed as 28°C)
| Nearby highlights | Approx. walk time |
|---|---|
| Koutoubia Mosque | About 10 minutes |
| Jemaa el-Fna | About 15 minutes |
| Majorelle Garden / YSL Museum | Around 25 minutes (longer walk or short drive) |
Choosing a room or suite for privacy and romance
La Mamounia offers 20 accommodation types. Suites and signature rooms provide more living space and private terraces if you want dedicated sitting areas or an outdoor view of the gardens or the Koutoubia tower.
If you want to be explicit when booking, room types include Classic Room (HIVERNAGE), Superior Room (HIVERNAGE), Deluxe Room (Koutoubia), Deluxe Room (Agdal), Deluxe Room (Park), Room (Riad), Suite (AL MAMOUN), Suite (PRESTIGE), Suite (KOUTOUBIA) and a range of Executive Suites and named Suites such as Suite (BALDAQUIN) and Suite (DUPLEX).
- Consider a Suite (AL MAMOUN) or Suite (PRESTIGE) for larger private space.
- Deluxe Room (Koutoubia) and Executive Suite (KOUTOUBIA) often have balconies with views — ask concierge for Koutoubia-facing options.
- Room (Riad) and certain Signature Suites may require a deposit—confirm at booking.
| Room / Suite | Bed (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Classic Room (HIVERNAGE) | 2 Twin Beds |
| Superior Room (HIVERNAGE) | 1 King Bed |
| Deluxe Room (Koutoubia) | 1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds |
| Suite (AL MAMOUN) | 1 Queen Bed |
| Room (Riad) | 1 Queen Bed |
Dining and evening plans
La Mamounia has six restaurants and four bars; these include Le Marocain (Moroccan), L'Italien par Simone Zanoni (Italian) and L'Asiatique par Jean-Georges (pan-Asian). Le Pavillon de la Piscine serves breakfast, poolside lunch and a Sunday brunch with Pierre Hermé desserts.
Many venues require elegant attire in the evening and some have limited seating — for example, Le Marocain’s seating is limited (early booking is recommended). Reservations for restaurants can be made via the hotel phone or restaurants@mamounia.com.
- Le Marocain: Moroccan, dinner only 7:00pm–11:00pm; seating is limited.
- L'Italien par Simone Zanoni and L'Asiatique par Jean-Georges: open for lunch and dinner (12:30pm–3:00pm; 7:00pm–11:00pm).
- Le Bar Majorelle: open 11:00am–1:00am for cocktails; Le Churchill: evening champagne bar 5:30pm–1:00am.
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Le Pavillon de la Piscine | Breakfast 7:00am–11:00am; Lunch 12:30pm–3:00pm; Sun brunch 12:30pm–3:30pm |
| Le Bar Majorelle | 11:00am–1:00am |
| Le Marocain | Dinner 7:00pm–11:00pm |
Spa, pools and wellness planning
Spa La Mamounia is open daily from 9am to 9pm and spans about 2,500 square metres with facilities including two traditional hammams plus one private hammam, a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and multiple treatment rooms. The spa menu lists more than 80 treatments.
The indoor spa pool has an age restriction: guests must be 18 or older, or 16 when accompanied by an adult. The outdoor swimming pool is heated, 25 x 26 metres, and is open from 8am until sunset (hours may vary seasonally).
- Book signature treatments and hammam rituals in advance — Spa La Mamounia lists a signature 90-minute treatment called '100 Years of La Mamounia' on the menu.
- Indoor pool last entry and age restrictions apply (indoor pool hours start 9am, last entry 8pm).
- Outdoor pool is resident-guest-focused and has a pool bar for light daytime drinks.
| Facility | Hours / note |
|---|---|
| Spa La Mamounia | 9:00am–9:00pm daily |
| Indoor spa pool | Open from 9:00am (last entry 8:00pm); 18+ or 16 with adult |
| Outdoor pool | Open from 8:00am until sunset (heating to 28°C listed) |
Activities, excursions and on-site sports
On site you can use the fitness centre (gym facing the gardens with machines; official hours 7am–8pm), tennis and padel courts, and garden paths for walking or jogging. Personal training sessions are available on request.
Popular day trips from La Mamounia include the Agafay rocky desert (about 40–60 minutes by car), the Ourika Valley (about a 1–1.5 hour drive) and Essaouira on the Atlantic coast (roughly 2.5–3 hours). The concierge can arrange excursions and private transfers.
- Gym hours listed officially as 7:00am–8:00pm; book personal trainers in advance.
- Tennis and padel courts available; lessons can be arranged through the hotel.
- Concierge can book private transfer vehicles (hotel lists several car types) and day trips.
| Trip | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Agafay Desert (camel & activities) | About 40–60 minutes |
| Ourika Valley | About 1–1.5 hours |
| Essaouira (coast) | Around 2.5–3 hours |
Practical tips: check-in, dress code, pets and payments
Check-in at La Mamounia begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 noon. The primary guest must be at least 18 years old and present valid photo ID at check-in.
La Mamounia enforces an elegant dress code in restaurants and bars: plastic sandals and flip-flops are not permitted, and shorts are disallowed in bars and restaurants after 6pm. Small dogs under 8 kilos are allowed in rooms but must be kept on a lead; see the hotel for permitted dining areas for dogs.
- Confirm any deposit requirement if you plan to book a Signature Suite or a Riad.
- Payments accepted in cash or by major credit cards; cheques are not accepted.
- Municipal city tax (MAD 49.50 per person, per night) applies; children under 12 are exempt.
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | From 3:00 PM / until 12:00 noon |
| ID / age | Primary guest must be 18+; valid photo ID required |
| Pets | Small dogs under 8 kg allowed in rooms; lead required in public areas |
Romantic extras and reservations to request
For a honeymoon surprise, ask the concierge to arrange private dining (the hotel offers terrace and salon dining options) or an in-room breakfast on a balcony. The hotel also runs private hammam sessions and signature couple treatments in the spa — book these ahead of arrival to secure preferred times.
If you want a sunset view, request a room or terrace facing the Koutoubia direction (ask for Deluxe Room (Koutoubia), Executive Suite (KOUTOUBIA) or similar Koutoubia-facing options when you reserve).
- Reserve dinners early for Le Marocain and signature restaurant experiences.
- Book spa couple treatments or a private hammam in advance (Spa La Mamounia hours 9am–9pm).
- Ask concierge about terrace or suite dining and about arranging flower or champagne extras (confirm availability and cost with hotel).
| Request | Why book early |
|---|---|
| Le Marocain dinner | Seating limited; reserve to secure a table |
| Couple spa treatment / private hammam | Spa treatments and private hammams have limited slots |
| Koutoubia-facing room | Preferred rooms may be limited — request at booking |
