The Selman Marrakech is privileged to announce an unprecedented partnership with acclaimed two-star chef Jean-François Piège. In a groundbreaking move for Morocco, Chef Jean-François Piège will take charge of the culinary direction of the Palace's restaurants in spring 2024, introducing a refined dimension to the culinary delights emerging from its kitchens. A maestro of the culinary arts, Chef Jean-François Piège will infuse each dish with exquisite creativity, elevating every meal into a distinct sensory experience.
The iconic city of Marrakech sets the stage for this extraordinary collaboration, where the globally recognized expertise of the Chef seamlessly integrates with the distinguished identity of the Selman Marrakech. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in this exceptional gastronomic journey, promising unforgettable culinary moments at the Selman Marrakech.
Chef Jean-François Piège's bold creations will take centre stage in this distinguished experience, where the sophistication of the Selman Marrakech converges with the refined art of cuisine. Welcome to a new era in gastronomy, where each course reflects excellence, and every moment at Selman Marrakech becomes a celebration of refinement and savoir-vivre.
Renowned for his tenure at Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée and later at Les Ambassadeurs, the restaurant at Hôtel de Crillon, where he earned two Michelin stars, Jean-François expresses his excitement about the collaboration with Selman Marrakech, stating, “It is with undisguised joy and an immense honour that, from the spring of 2024, I will be joining the Selman Marrakech hotel to of er a new dining experience. Together, we will redefine the spaces dedicated to the table, with the shared aim of satisfying guests from all over the world. The Hotel Selman Marrakech is one of those places that I feel has an extra soul. Run by a family for as long as I can remember, every moment spent in this sublime palace is a real pleasure. It's like being at home, and I can't wait to return. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teams on site who contribute on a daily basis to keeping the dream alive.”
Dedicated to the world's most beautiful horse breed—the Arabian thoroughbred—crafted by the kingdom's finest artisans, adorned with renowned signatures, Selman Marrakech is a timeless palace with a distinctive atmosphere: sublime, endearing, and generous. Set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, this luxury five-star establishment, situated on a six-hectare estate, is the realisation of a dream nurtured by a visionary family deeply connected to Moroccan culture and passionate about thoroughbreds: the Bennani Smires.