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Evening Standard
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Ped Millichamp

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech: an idyll amid the mayhem of Morocco's iconic city

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A 15-minute drive from Marrakech Menara airport is the city’s Mandarin Oriental. As you pass through the frenetic city, it’s difficult to imagine how you’ll be able to switch off.

The medina, or old town, is famous for its bustling souks, constant street music and locals trying to sell you everything from food to selfies with monkeys. But as you arrive at Mandarin Oriental’s 20 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens and olive groves you’ll slip into a serene state of being.

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