The Best Hotel Openings in the Middle East and Africa for 2023

Nobu Hotel Marrakech

Joining openings in San Sebastián and Sevilla, Spain, along with residences in Los Cabos, Mexico, the Nobu Hotel Marrakech is the brand’s debut in Africa. Nobu’s restrained Japanese style comes alive across the brand’s signature restaurant, a subterranean spa, a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop lounge, and 71 spacious suites, where dark wood complements rich aubergine and merlot hues—a nod to traditional Moroccan architecture.

Architecture Firm: Mahmoud Slimani, Marrakech | Design Firms: Stevani & Silva, Madrid and Artikech, Marrakech | Owners: Hivernage Collection and Luxury Hotel Partners | Operator: Nobu Hospitality

Photo courtesy of Nobu Hospitality