The Selman Hotel

Set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, this palatial hotel is a beacon of luxury in the bustling city of Marrakech. Jaw dropping good looks combine with impeccable service, an impressive spa and a genuinely, family-friendly welcome, making this place more than little a bit special.

Located just ten minutes from Menara airport and a few miles south of the bustling Medina, the hotel offers a real oasis in the heart of the city. Appearing like a mirage in an otherwise arid desert landscape, the hotel is a vibrant splash of colour filled with beautiful grounds, sparkling swimming pools and even its own herd of fine, Arabian horses. Inside the hotel has been styled by Jacques Garcia, who’s artfully combined Art Noveau style with Berber luxury to create a real sense of old school glamour. We could wax lyrical about the hotel’s style for at least a couple of thousand more words but what truly excites us about this Moroccan retreat, is its child-friendly credentials.

Mini guests are treated like royalty, befitting their surroundings. On arrival they’re greeted with a charming, welcome gift and rooms can be set up with a host of handy baby/toddler gear to ensure a comfortable, stress-free stay (see fast facts box for full details). It’s the kids club however, that proves the real crowning glory. Free for 4-12-year-olds (younger children can attend if accompanied by an adult or babysitter) it offers a beautiful indoor and outdoor play area alongside a host of fun-filled activities including pony/horse-drawn carriage rides. In the evenings the club staff offer regular theme nights offering the perfect excuse for parents to enjoy a romantic dinner à deux.

Family-friendly in every sense, the hotel doesn’t just strive to make little ones happy, it ensures parents equally taken of. We defy anyone not to feel more than just a little smug as they recline alongside Morocco’s longest swimming pool, lined in Guatemalan marble, beneath the shade of a palm tree, under an almost year-round sun. Of course, there’s much, more to Selman than postcard good looks. There’s a choice of restaurants serving a delicious and varied cuisine, two sophisticated bars serving, an opulent Henri Chenot spa, gym, hairdresser and more. The hotel concierge can offer a range of activities from golfing to skiing, quad biking to hot air balloon rides. So however, you choose to relax, the hotel can easily oblige.

There’s nowhere quite like The Selman, for exotic, family holiday within four hours of London, filled with fun, sun and relaxation!


Accommodation Overview

The hotel offers a choice of accommodation from spacious double rooms to family suites and luxury villas. Please find them detailed below and use our live chat or holiday shortlist service to obtain our best rate and exclusive offers:

Selman Villa: The hotel’s signature villa, this 700m2 space is a lavish retreat for families looking to really indulge. Guests enter a courtyard with a pretty patio and fountain. Inside there’s a luxury living room and two king-size double rooms with beautiful Arab-Moorish style and their own bathrooms and dressing rooms.

The villa has its own garden with an impressive 15-meter-long private, swimming pool (heated). Villa bookings come with buffet breakfast, fast track service at the airport, free transfers, butler service, VIP welcome & more. This villa can accommodate 4 adults, plus 2 infants or a child and an infant. Rates from £1287 per night.

Villa: These luxurious one-bedroom villas are perfect for those in search of a little more privacy and a lot more space. Set over 580sqm of space, these riad villas come with 24-hour butler service, a private garden with fountain and 15 meter, heated swimming pool. The bedroom has a king-size bed and the separate lounge is an opulently Moorish space with wood burning fireplace. There is a marble-lined bathroom with two sinks, a bath-tub and separate rainfall shower. Each villa has a flatscreen TV, Nespresso coffee machine, iPod dock, wifi, minibar, and bathrobes. Sleeps max. 2 adults, 1 child, and an infant or 2 adults and 2 infants. Children not sleeping in a cot require an extra bed which is charged at 600 MAD a night (children under 12). Rates from £724 per night (as of 2019/20). Villa bookings come with daily buffet breakfast, free airport transfers & airport fast track service included.

Suite: Decorated with a Moorish take on Art Noveau style, these spacious 120sqm suites are perfect for families looking for a little extra space. They provide a king-size bed, separate living room, two dressing areas and two terraces which either look over the Andalusian gardens or swimming pool. The bathroom is finished in monochrome Zellige tiles with a roll-top bath and separate, rainfall shower. Each suite has a flatscreen TV, Nespresso coffee machine, Wifi, minibar, and bathrobes. Sleeps max. 2 adults, 1 child, and an infant or 2 adults and 2 infants. Children not sleeping in a cot require an extra bed which is charged at 600 MAD a night (children under 12). Rates from £483 per night, room only (as of 2019/20) Suite bookings come with free airport transfers.

Prestige Rooms: These luxurious double rooms provide 70sqm of space and are decorated with rich, hand-made furnishings sourced by designer Jacques Garcia. They provide a queen-size bed, a cosy lounge area, dressing room, luxury bathroom and a private terrace. The bathroom has a roll-top bath and a separate rainfall shower. Rooms look out over the gardens or swimming pool and come with a flatscreen TV, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, Wifi, and bathrobes. Sleeps max. 2 adults, 1 child, and an infant or 2 adults and 2 infants. Children not sleeping in a cot require an extra bed which is charged at 600 MAD a night (children under 12). Rates from £354 per night, room only (as of 2019/20)

Deluxe Rooms: Decorated in a rich but calming colour palette, these 55sqm rooms look out over the gardens or swimming pool and each comes with a queen-size bed, luxury bathroom (bathtub and separate shower), terrace and dressing room. There’s a flatscreen TV, mini bar, Nespresso coffee machine, WiFi and bathrobes. Sleeps max. 2 adults, 1 child, and an infant or 2 adults and 2 infants. Children not sleeping in a cot require an extra bed which is charged at 600 MAD a night(children under 12). Rates from £306 per night, room only (as of 2019/20)

Superior Rooms: These pretty Moorish style rooms offer 55sqm of space and have a comfortable queen-size bed, a dressing area and a private terrace overlooking the palm groves. There is a luxurious bathroom with a bath-tub and separate walk-in shower. Each room comes with a flatscreen TV, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar, bathrooms, and Wifi. Sleeps max. 2 adults, 1 child, and an infant or 2 adults and 2 infants. Children not sleeping in a cot require an extra bed which is charged at 600 MAD a night (children under 12). Rates from £274 per night, room only (as of 2019/20)

Please note: Bookings with this hotel are on request and subject to BFB's special rates. Do drop us an enquiry with your preferred dates, ages of little ones, and room preferences. We will then have a personalised 'best rate' quote sent over to you, for you to consider.