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Morocco: The Delano Marrakech has opened its doors to guests, and debuted its Namazake restaurant.
Delano Marrakech is described as “a self-contained luxury resort in the center of one of the world’s most magical destinations. Located in the heart of the Hivernage district, the 71-room boutique hotel boasts four culinary destinations, a world-class spa, three pools, luxury boutiques and a dynamic nightlife venue.”
Two of the restaurants are the MC (Marbella Club) Hotel Group’s Namazake and Bon R outlets restaurant and it plans to open the Suite Lounge nightclub at the hotel next year. The MC Hotel Group and the Hivernage Collection, owned by Moroccan entrepreneur Ahmed Bennani, each have ownership interests in Delano Marrakech, having signed a 15-year management agreement with Morgans Hotel Group, which operates the hotel.
“This is the first time that our Group has taken an ownership stake in a hotel which does not carry one of our MC brand names or management team,” said Daniel Shamoon, founding director of the MC Hotel Group. “This reflects the high esteem in which we hold Morgans Hotel Group and the Delano brand. It is also the first time that we have launched our Namazake and Suite Lounge venues in hotels that are outside of our Group property portfolio. These new openings form part of our current expansion strategy which is to sell and launch our MC branded food and leisure concepts to other hotel groups who share our focus on quality, luxury and outstanding customer service.”
Michael Gross, chief executive officer of Morgans Hotel Group, said: “Delano is a truly iconic brand, synonymous with luxury and unrivalled standards of service. We are excited to be working with Ahmed Bennani, who has invaluable local market experience, and the MC (Marbella Club) Hotel Group, whose expertise in the dining and nightlife space will truly elevate the Delano Marrakech experience. We hope to continue our partnership the MC Hotel Group and explore ways to collaborate on future projects.”
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