Royal Mansour Marrakech crowned “Best Hotel in Africa 2026”

This update focuses on Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel. Royal Mansour Marrakech has been crowned “Best Hotel in Africa 2026” at the World’s 50 Best Hotels ceremony, confirming Morocco as a key luxury tourism destination.

Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel honoured in Paris

The awards ceremony took place at the Carrousel du Louvre halls in Paris, during the 2026 edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels.

On this occasion, Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel received the title of “Best Hotel in Africa 2026”. The property was also ranked 26th worldwide by the competition’s international jury.

This double recognition consolidates Morocco’s position within the small circle of top-tier hospitality destinations, alongside major global tourist capitals.

A private riad medina in the heart of Marrakech

Designed as a real medina, Royal Mansour Marrakech stands out for its architecture inspired by Moroccan art de vivre.

• 53 private riads with the feel of traditional Moroccan houses
• A central location in Marrakech, close to key city landmarks
• Highly personalised service praised by an international panel of experts

The jury highlighted the excellence of the service, the boldness of the architecture and the hotel’s ability to embody refined Moroccan elegance, both traditional and contemporary.

For international guests and Moroccans living abroad seeking exceptional stays, Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel has become a flagship for Morocco’s ultra high-end offering.

A strong signal for premium tourism in Morocco

Beyond the hotel itself, this distinction reinforces Morocco’s positioning as a luxury destination on the international stage.

For Moroccans based in Europe, North America or the Gulf, this award can influence their choice of city and type of stay when visiting home, especially for:

• honeymoons or special-occasion trips
• well-being and gourmet-focused breaks
• hosting foreign guests during family events in Morocco

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While such establishments remain accessible mainly to travellers with a substantial budget, their visibility also benefits the broader local ecosystem: artisans, guides, suppliers, service businesses and mid-range hotels.

An image asset for Morocco and Marrakech

The crowning of Royal Mansour Marrakech as “Best Hotel in Africa 2026” comes as Morocco is consolidating its place on the global tourism map, focusing on hospitality quality and an upgraded accommodation offering.

For Marrakech, this latest award strengthens its image as a destination that successfully blends heritage, luxury and creativity. It adds to other positive signals for hotel and tourism investment in the region.

Moroccans living abroad who are planning a trip to Marrakech now find a more structured environment: stronger international recognition, an upgrading of part of the hotel stock and a diversified range of options, from traditional riads to palaces such as the this case.

In this context, the distinction granted to the property is part of a broader dynamic, as Morocco continues to capitalise on its hospitality, craftsmanship and the appeal of its major cities to attract both international visitors and members of its overseas community.

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