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THE LUXURIOUS COLLECTION OF SOFITEL LOCATIONS IN MOROCCO
Marrakech, 23 November 2011 – Sofitel Luxury Hotels boast the most beautiful collection of luxury hotels in Morocco with six existing locations and three opening soon. Although each hotel has its own unique personality, travellers will consistently find the elegant mix of French style and showcased Moroccan traditions expressed in the hotels’ interior decor and restaurant menus. All hotels offer outstanding service and a welcome that is personalised to the country’s customs.
With locations in Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, Fez, Agadir and Casablanca, each is a destination and journey in itself, allowing you to discover the various facets of Morocco for a truly authentic experience.
A preview of the collection… Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses: a symbol of contemporary Morocco
An urban oasis of luxury in the heart of Morocco’s chic capital. Surrounded by lush Andalusian gardens and an eucalyptus and pine forest, a striking blend of dynamic contemporary design and classical Moroccan sensuality and style, in the inimitable spirit of Rabat. Discover a thrilling mix of vibrant geometric chic design, traditional Moor architecture and motifs, and supreme Moroccan hospitality. Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses is the perfect base for conducting business, exploring Rabat’s fascinating sites, and relishing the unique and exhilarating sensation of Morocco.
The Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses features 229 rooms including 37 suites. A dedicated health and fitness building is home to the 1,300 m2 of the So SPA and the So FIT in a colourful and relaxing decor with original mosaics. An outdoor pool and 11 meeting spaces complete its infrastructure.
Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï: a living legend
A golden palace, imbued with history and shining with spirit, at the edge of the pulsating Fez Medina. Gaze over the rooftops toward the softly domed foothills of the ancient Atlas Mountains, and imagine the legends being told, from generation to generation. The Palais Jamai offers a royal experience in Morocco’s oldest imperial city, still thriving after over a thousand years.
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Discover an opulent venue radiating with infinite warmth and hospitality. Intricate carvings, colorful mosaic, crystal chandeliers, and gilded trim embrace you in beauty, reciting the poetry of Morocco’s finest arts. Experience the pleasure of an exquisite room, where antique furniture, satin fabrics, and mosaic walls, and Oriental carpets continue to celebrate Moroccan artistry and tradition. From your balcony, contemplate the dense and fascinating Medina or the softly curving Atlas mountains, absorbing magic and mystery.
The Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï offers 123 rooms and 19 luxurious suites fitted in an elegant oriental style. Its three restaurants give diners the chance to try Moroccan, French and international cuisine before enjoying the cosy atmosphere of the piano bar. The pool and spa will satisfy all desires for well-being.
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial: Authentic luxury
At the edge of the city of a thousand and one nights, the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial is a magnificent Moorish palace nestled in the heart of a luxurious garden of palm trees and bougainvillea. Its immense pillars and sculpted ceilings, traditional zellige tile work, tapestries and pieces of art invite you to experience the charms of eastern hospitality and the excellence of the French “art de vivre”. It is a unique place where you can contemplate the Atlas Mountains while listening to the bustling sounds of the Medina.
The 119 suites of the imperial palace are dispersed throughout shade covered gardens. They feature a terrace or a large balcony with a view of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains. With the utmost discretion, butlers are available for your every beck and call to provide you with personalised service. In the oriental pavilion, you will find 88 rooms in which the richness and sensuality of oriental inspiration combine with French elegance.
Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa: well-being merges with emotion
Designed in a resolutely contemporary Andalusian style in the middle of a lush garden, the Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa is a calm, tranquil haven dedicated to pleasure for all the senses. In these magical surroundings, the Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa displays the art of well-being and relaxation at the highest level of excellence. This haven of tranquillity, serenity and sensuality is an exceptional place for revitalising the body and mind, located just a few steps away from the Medina.
Its 139 rooms including 8 suites are situated around an atrium and offer views of the pool or the city. Gentleness, well-being and serenity have all inspired the style of its layout (echoing the pure tradition of well-being and spas), the elegance of its decor and the refinement of fittings for its rooms and bathrooms.
The two Sofitel locations in Marrakech benefit from a prestigious location next to the “Quartier de l’Hivernage”, once the seasonal holiday destination of diplomats and officials. It offers a breathtaking view of the Atlas Mountains while also providing quick, easy access to the bustling streets of the Medina and the serenity of Marrakech’s three golf courses.
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial
rue Harroun Errachid – Quartier de l’Hivernage – Marrakech
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-7335-sofitel-marrakech-palais-imperial/index.shtml

Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort: sensory experience of the Berber culture
An oceanside paradise inspired by traditional desert Kasbah, where a brilliant orange fire lights the way to comfort and well being. Sienna towers and domes, open spaces and earthtoned décor for an atmosphere of peace and harmony on the southern coast of magnificent Morocco. Step into a sleek and airy universe, as stylish as it is warm and welcoming. Enjoy sensual outdoor pleasures, relaxing in a beach front lounge or swinging gently in a hammock in the gardens. A few minutes away, the charming Agadir medina and vibrant casinos and clubs. The captivating rhythms of the Atlantic Ocean, vibrant modern design, and a fine blend of Arab, Tuareg, and Berber traditions infuse the Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort with a singular spirit. Succumb to the magical ambiance of riads, fountains, and tented pavilions; drink sweet mint tea and enjoy traditional musicians from the shade of a palm. Relish in the intimacy of your room, where richly woven fabrics, hand carved furnishings, rose petals, and fragrant candles create an elegantly subdued atmosphere.
The Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay offers 273 rooms including 18 Prestige suites with a terrace and pool view, 6 villas facing the sea with a private garden and/or pool, and the royal suite featuring a garden, private pool, Jacuzzi and spa.
Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa : chic & Nature
South of the city, just minutes from the bustling Essaouira Medina, an emerald green paradise celebrating nature at its finest. An immaculate resort, infused with the subtle rhythm of the ebbing and flowing Atlantic Ocean. Luxuriant flora, rolling sand dunes, and a long, golden beach inviting blissful daydreams and infinite well-being.
Set between land and sea, edged with waving palms and fragrant mimosa, the elegant Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa delights with its splendorous setting and beckons to rejoice in nature, recreation, and relaxation. Moorish art, vibrant colors, and vegetal accents enhance sleek contemporary style by French interior designer Didier Gomez. A soothing, graceful atmosphere for an extraordinary experience. Relax and unwind in the elegant yet cozy ambiance of the hotel lounges and restaurants, and enjoy a broad range of outdoor options. In particular, take advantage of the hotel’s location on the world-class Mogador Golf Course, designed by Gary Player in celebration of the sport.
The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa offers 147 rooms and suites, as well as 28 villas with a private pool, 2 Lacoste villas, a So SPA and a So FIT. It is located on the Mogador Golf Course, a 36-hole Gary Player golf course.
Coming soon: two new hotels to join the Sofitel collection in Morocco… The Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche:
An elegant refuge in the heart of an exhilarating city, offering a soothing yet vibrant atmosphere to let go, relax, and enjoy. A seductive blend of modern architecture highlighted with subtle hues of pink, Moor motifs, and fine French touches. Luxuriate in the light and bright yet also indescribably soothing atmosphere. Shining marble, sensually rounded sofas, and swirling calligraphy…masterfully choreographed, as if dancing for your pleasure. Admire the view of the Casablanca skyline or the deep Atlantic from the comfort of a luxuriously designed room. Dark wood furnishings, Moroccan lanterns and carvings, and marvelous touches of color. A private refuge to relax and unwind during a break or at the end of a busy day.
The Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa
At the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, just minutes from the buzzing streets of Agadir, a sublime hotel and spa radiating with tranquil energy. A grand and luminous thalassotherapy wing and a seductively bold, riad-inspired hotel by French architect Didier Rey. Marvel at the interplay play of black and white, a plethora of textures, and select splashes of color and light. Wonderful dining options and luxurious guest quarters ensure absolute ease and enjoyment. A brilliant white (sea-water) spa and a soothing, sheltered hotel ambiance made of dark wood, cool tile, and lattice panels. After a treatment session, relax in the comfort and serenity of a spacious, artfully decorated room and enjoy the comfort of a rain shower and flat-screen TV. Unwind on your private terrace, and invite friends to your suite for mint tea in the elegant living room. Lose track of time and give in to the sheer enjoyment of every moment
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Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance
Sofitel is the only french luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries (more than 30 000 rooms). Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, London, New York, Shanghai or Beijing, or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, French Polynesia or Thailand, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre”.
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