Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced its new property in Marrakech, Morocco. The citys Pearl Marrakech property will be relaunched as a Nobu hotel and restaurant in the third quarter of 2021.
Located in the Hivernage district, a few steps from the Djemaa el-Fna, Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakech will house 71 spacious guest rooms and suites, and have a selection of dynamic dining venues and rooftop spaces; a 2,000 sq. ft spa and fitness centre, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, meeting and events space. Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakech is a collaboration between the Hivernage Collection luxury hospitality group, the owners of the Nobu Hotel Marbella, Marbella Club Hotel, and joint owners of the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay and Nobu Hospitality.
Ahmed Bennani, president of Hivernage Collection said, ?The partnership with Nobu Hospitality and the launch of the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakech will enable our existing Pearl Hotel to reach the next level. It will be the first Nobu Hotel in Africa and Marrakech as a destination fits seamlessly within the Nobu Hotel collection. We expect it will be embraced by locals and the strong base of European and US Nobu customers.?
Daniel Shamoon, director of MC Hotels said, ?We are very pleased to know that Marrakech will become a part of our growing collection of Nobu Hotels, joining Marbella and Ibiza Bay. In a time when our global society and economies are fragile, we maintain our continued belief and commitment to hospitality.?
Trevor Horwell, CEO Nobu Hospitality said, ?We are excited to be working with Ahmed Bennani and his Hermitage Collection, and with Daniel Shamoon and MC Hotels on this exciting project.?
King Mohammed VI?s Tourism Development Strategy Vision 2020 plan has been the driving force behind encouraging foreign investment in Morocco?s tourism sector.
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