Park Hotels to manage Sahara Palace, Marrakech

Leading Indian hotel group, The Park Hotels, have entered into management services and marketing agreement with Sahara Palace Marrakech. This property opened under the new management effective Sept 2015.

Luxury palace hotel set amongst 54 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, surrounded by tranquil palm trees and olive groves. It is located in the exclusive Palmeraie region of Marrakech with views over the Atlas Mountains.

 

Sahara Palace Marrakech, featuring splendorous Moorish, Indian and Venetian architecture, is home to 89 guest rooms, 15 luxurious suites, and four exclusive Riads. All rooms and suites enjoy stunning views across the Atlas Mountains, the Palmeraie desert or the properties’ tranquil pool and gardens. Each part of the property has been meticulously crafted with a vivid blend of captivating Moroccan and exotic Indian themes.

Priya Paul, Chairperson of The Park Hotels said on the acquisition, “We are delighted to be managing this beautiful palace hotel in Morocco. Along with the strong Moroccan accents throughout the property, there are a number of Indian design influences, making the hotel a great fit for us as hoteliers from the subcontinent.” Vijay Dewan, Managing Director of The Park Hotels said, “Sahara Palace Marrakech is our first international hotel.

We are excited about managing this beautiful and serene royal palace. It is indeed an exotic escape for business and leisure travellers with secluded retreat and Moroccan sunshine.”

Architecture of Warangal Fort

Warangal Fort  is one of the ancient forts in South India and is also one of the popular tourist attractions in Warangal. It was built in the 13th century and is around 2 kms from the main city center. Hundreds of tourists come to the Warangal Fort to get a feel of the grand architecture of South India. The fort was built during the Kakatiya dynasty.

The Warangal Fort in Warangal was destroyed by the invaders and as such only the ruins of the fort can be seen. There is a mud wall of around 20 feet which surrounds the entire fort while the second layer is of granite. The fort consists of impressive stone gateways which have a height of around 30 feet. They are carved out of single rock. The gateways are known as Kirti Toranas. They consist of beautiful carvings of Lord Vishnu carried by Garuda and surrounded by attendants.

 

The Warangal Fort was built in the reign of king Ganapatideva, who shifted the capital from Hanamkonda to Warangal. There are some remains of ancient temples and sculptures which date back to the ancient Kakatiya period. There are 45 towers in the fort and pillars which are spread over an area of 19 kms. There is a temple of Mother Earth called 'Swayambhudevi Alayam'.

The Warangal Fort is an important attraction in the itinerary of Warangal tours. Warangal is also easily accessible from various parts of the country. The nearest international airport is located in the city of Hyderabad which is well connected with Warangal. The road network connects the area with other parts of the country. Buses ply between Warangal and other cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, Hubli, Tirupati and other places.

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