Marrakech has long seduced the world’s most discerning travelers with its kaleidoscopic souks, perfumed gardens, and gilded riads. Now, as Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech marks a glittering ten-year milestone, the Red City’s most glamorous hideaway is elevating celebration itself into an art form. From September 24 to October 4, 2025, the resort unveils 10 Days for 10 Years—a festival of haute gastronomy, transformative wellness, and meaningful cultural encounters.
The Setting: An Icon of Contemporary Moroccan Elegance
Set on 20 hectares of fragrant gardens and centuries-old olive groves, just minutes from the medina and the city’s most storied monuments, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is a serene counterpoint to the vibrant streets outside. Since opening in October 2015, this all-villa-and-suite enclave has redefined luxury in North Africa.
Every private villa and suite features its own pool, an invitation to indulge in blissful seclusion. Accolades abound: World Spa Awards’ Best Resort Spa in Morocco (2023 & 2014), World Travel Awards’ Leading Resort Morocco 2023, and a coveted spot in the Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Northern Africa Top 10. The resort is also a World’s Best Awards 2024 winner, underscoring its global stature.
10 Days, 10 Dimensions of Luxury
General Manager Alain Thomas Brière frames the celebration as “a thank-you to our guests, colleagues and the city itself,” blending international sophistication with deep respect for Moroccan traditions. The curated program is nothing short of extraordinary:
Michelin-Starred Culinary Residencies
- José Avillez, Portugal’s Michelin-star luminary, transforms Pool Garden from September 24–28, culminating in a brunch with synchronized aquatic dancers on September 28.
- Chef Hind Nebgane takes over Shirvan starting September 26, crafting Moroccan menus rich with local produce, spices, and time-honored recipes.
- The Tent welcomes Don Julio Hacienda beginning September 30, launching a six-month journey into fine agave spirits.
- Ling Ling by Hakkasan hosts Chef Nicky Tan from October 2–4, blending vibrant Asian flavors with modern Cantonese luxury.
Transformative Spa & Wellness
The resort’s award-winning Spa introduces two bespoke treatments with marocMaroc, available throughout the celebration. Three guest wellness masters bring rare expertise:
- Simona Pahontu, a Facialist World Championship Top 5 artist, offers advanced manual lifting and intraoral massage for sculpted, radiant skin.
- Aisha Barzaghi combines breathwork, movement, and alignment for deep restoration and energy renewal.
- Spencer Chen, visiting from Mandarin Oriental Beijing, channels ancient Chinese therapies and sound healing to harmonize body and mind.
Culture & Community with Purpose
Luxury here extends to philanthropy. Proceeds from the cuddly mascot Itto the Goat benefit Education for All, while a 10-lap charity run around the resort on October 11 turns every stride into support for girls’ education. New state-of-the-art tennis and padel courts invite guests to mix sport with style.
Artisanal touches complete the anniversary narrative: a first pressing of resort-grown olive oil, garden-sourced honey, and a limited-edition Chabi Chic ceramic collection—each a keepsake of place and time.
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech’s ten-day fête is more than a party—it’s a masterclass in destination storytelling. It fuses haute cuisine, immersive wellness, and meaningful community engagement, all in a setting where Berber heritage meets contemporary design.
As the resort enters its second decade, one truth endures: every moment here lingers long after departure. For those who measure travel in memories, not miles, 10 Days for 10 Years is a celebration worth crossing continents for.
