Missoni’s navy, turquoise, cream and vivid green now dress the Pool Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, appearing across zigzag parasols, daybed cushions and pool towels. Aquamarine and blue reflecting pools, geometric architecture and lush vegetation form the setting for the new Missoni Resort Club, unveiled by the hotel and Italian design house on 5 November.
The collaboration adds a distinctive poolside setting to a resort already shaped around gardens and private outdoor spaces. For travellers planning a Marrakech escape, there are several ways to enjoy it: stay in a villa or suite with its own pool, book a day at the main pool with lunch, or combine Pool Garden dining with a massage and spa access.
Missoni colour in the Pool Garden
Missoni’s signature zigzag is the central detail of the transformation, repeated on the parasols and textiles around the pool. The palette picks up the blues of the water and the green of the surrounding planting, with navy and cream running through the scheme. Against the Pool Garden’s geometric architecture, the patterns give the outdoor space a recognisable Missoni identity.
The hotel says the collaboration draws on Marrakech’s light, colour and creative spirit. Its most tangible expression is in the objects guests use throughout a pool day: the towel beside a lounger, the cushion on a daybed, the parasol overhead. These details bring the design close without requiring a separate exhibition or appointment.
Missoni-inspired playing cards are also part of the experience, alongside ice lollies, candy floss and popcorn in the brand’s colours. The refreshments introduce a playful element to the poolside offering, while the cards give guests something to linger over between swims and lunch. The focus remains on time spent in the Pool Garden, with Missoni’s patterns woven through its everyday comforts.
Private pools among the olive groves
The Atlas Mountains form a backdrop to Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, which occupies olive groves and landscaped gardens spanning 20 hectares. The hotel puts the historic Medina around ten minutes away and Marrakech Menara International Airport at a 15-minute drive. That proximity makes it possible to combine time in the gardens with outings into the city.
The resort has 58 private villas and seven suites, and every accommodation category has a private pool in a secluded outdoor space. Butler service is available across both villas and suites, while connecting accommodation gives families and groups another option when arranging a stay.
The hotel’s property profile lists the starting Mandarin Pool Villa at 502 square metres, with a garden, sunbathing areas and shaded alfresco dining space. Suites have private outdoor areas for relaxing or dining, as well as panoramic views. Contemporary design and Berber influences run through the resort’s architecture and interiors.
A private pool gives staying guests somewhere secluded to return to, while the Missoni Pool Garden offers a separate setting for lunch and a longer afternoon outdoors. For a trip shared with friends or family, the combination allows for both private downtime and time together around the main pool.
Garden-grown lunches and a slower afternoon
Pool Garden serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu using local organic ingredients, with dining beneath bougainvillea pergolas. Cocktails and wines are also available. The pergolas add another planted setting to the day, moving lunch away from the sunlounger while keeping it within the gardens.
The resort’s organic vegetable garden supplies its restaurants. Mandarin Oriental says composting, permaculture and an insect hotel supporting pollinators form part of the garden’s management. Its 150 ancient olive trees produce the resort’s own olive oil, and its hives supply honey, giving the grounds a role in the food served here as well as the landscape.
A guest honey masterclass includes an introduction to the hives and a tasting menu exploring different floral characteristics. It offers a closer look at one ingredient produced on the estate, and another way to spend time in the gardens beyond the pool.
The resort also has M.O Studio, a 1,000-square-metre repurposed warehouse that retains its industrial character. The space hosts contemporary-art exhibitions and electronic-music events, adding another cultural setting within the property. Travellers interested in either can ask about the programme when arranging their stay.
Missoni’s wider resort collaborations
Missoni has also brought its design to OKU Ibiza’s 50-metre pool. The fashion house’s project there uses emerald green, deep blue and ocean turquoise across custom-designed sunbeds, towels and seating. Missoni also announced an Ibiza boutique created with Ibiza Gallery alongside that Resort Club.
At The Ritz-Carlton in Nusa Dua, Bali, its collaboration extends across communal areas, umbrellas and beach loungers. That project includes a resort pop-up store selling a capsule collection with archival patterns and a special partnership label.
Marrakech brings the same emphasis on patterns, colour and outdoor furnishings to a garden pool setting. Its navy, turquoise, cream and green palette is paired with the existing architecture, reflecting pools and vegetation, while the playing cards and coloured refreshments extend the collaboration beyond the textiles.
How to visit the Pool Garden
Pool Garden offers two day experiences, with prices in Moroccan dirhams. Both are subject to availability and seasonal price changes, so confirm the rate and inclusions when reserving.
- Pool and lunch: MAD 2,000 per adult for a three-course meal featuring fresh garden produce and access to the main pool for the entire day. The advertised hours are 11am to sunset. Children aged five to 11 receive 50% off, and children under five are complimentary.
- Wellness Day Pass: MAD 2,200 for a 30-minute massage, a two-course lunch at Pool Garden, and access to the spa and resort pools.
The pool-and-lunch experience is the straightforward choice for a day centred on swimming and dining. The wellness pass includes a shorter lunch and a treatment, so the afternoon can take in both the Pool Garden and the spa. For wellness day-pass reservations, contact +212 5 24 29 88 88 or momrk-spa@mohg.com.
The spa and fitness centre have a minimum access age of 16; enquiries about children’s spa services should go directly to the team. The spa recommends reserving treatments in advance and arriving at least 30 minutes before the first appointment.
The resort requires guests to dress appropriately throughout its public spaces, lobby included. Swimwear is permitted only in designated pool and spa zones, so bring a change of clothing or suitable cover-up for moving through the hotel.
