I was happily situated in the medina at La Maison Arabe, in a gorgeous suite (Noor) with terraces, but of course wanted to check out La Mamounia. I can imagine it's a wonderful "resort-type" spot for couples or families who want to hang out by the pool all day, or do some shopping at boutiques like Christian Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. And the Churchill Bar is wood paneled and wonderful, with great jazz pianists and perfect cocktails. Personally, this is not a hotel that feels indigenous - it's not why I went to Morocco. Jacques Garcia created his classic Napoleon III burgundy red velvet seating arrangements and dim fringed lighting, yet if feels like a luxury hotel one could find many places in the world.

A visit to the hotel is a treat and an experience. It is ideally located in the Medina. The rooms are outstanding, the food good and the breakfast excellent. The gardens are a wonder in themselves. yes, it's expensive but well worth a visit

My husband and I stayed at La Mamounia for a weekend, and it was wonderful. The hotel itself is gorgeous; the gardens are lush and full of fruit; the grounds and fitness facilities impressive; hammamm/spa was fantastic; service was great... but the food at the hotel's Moroccan restaurant was expensive and mediocre. The pool and breakfast buffet were lovely, and a pleasure to sit drinking fresh orange juice, etc. The staff puts complimentary fresh fruit and bottles of water in the rooms while you're out for the day, which was really nice to come home to. Our room had terrific blackout shades, and really kept the sunlight out for good sleeping. My only complaint about the room is that is was very dark in the hall and bathroom, even with all the lights turned on... so finding your things in the closet, etc. was difficult... I had to use a flashlight to make sure I'd gotten everything out when packing to leave. It is expensive, but also very beautiful and definitely worth seeing. We would stay there again as a splurge.