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The best Christmas Yule Logs in Marrakech

The best Christmas Yule Logs in Marrakech

For the holiday season, pastry chefs at Marrakech's top hotels are showing off their creativity. Here’s our pick of the most outstanding creations for your Christmas table. Be sure to book early as these are limited editions. Photo: La Palmette at Fairmont Royal Palm

The lantern log from Four Seasons

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Pastry chef Anouar Ait Abdelaali draws inspiration from the souk lanterns for a creation that combines the spirit of Marrakech with festive flavors. This masterpiece blends chocolate, traditional amlou, vanilla, and candied orange in perfect harmony. Serving 6 to 8 people, this log is a true work of pastry art.

Price: 850 MAD
Available from December 6 to 31, 2024
Order: 48 hours in advance at +212 524 359 200

 

La Palmette at Fairmont Royal Palm

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This creation pays tribute to the estate and its 1200 palm trees. Shaped like a palm leaf, it unfolds layers of flavors: vanilla mousse, mandarin center, hazelnut gianduja crunch, and milk chocolate biscuit. Topped with a Madagascar and Valrhona chocolate mousse.

Price: 500 MAD (6/8 people)
Available from December 16 to January 6
Order: 48 hours in advance
Contact: 05 24 48 79 19 or mrh.dining@fairmont.com

 

Gourmet duo at Park Hyatt

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Chef Oussama Sadiq offers two variations:

  • The "Fruity Delight": a blend of lemon Madeleine biscuit, Granny Smith apple compote, red berry cream, and yuzu mousse
  • The "Chocolate Indulgence": a mix of pecan nut biscuit, mandarin marmalade, lemon cream, and chocolate mousse

Price: 550 MAD (6 people)
Order from December 9 or enjoy at the Living Room (December 15-31)
Order: 72 hours in advance
Contact: +212 775 75 75 76 or hajar.hahdou@hyatt.com

 

Asian flair from Ling Ling by Hakkasan

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An original take celebrating Asian flavors. With matcha, yuzu, and raspberry, it offers a play of textures: crunchy, vibrant confit, and white chocolate mousse infused with yuzu. The black sesame praline base adds a unique touch.

Price: 650 MAD (8 people)
Available at the Pool Garden (dine-in or takeaway)
Contact: +212 5 24 29 88 88 or momrk-restaurants@mohg.com

 

The elegant from The Oberoi

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Set in an olive grove, this golden creation is a masterpiece. It showcases the pastry chef’s expertise in a modern twist on the traditional Yule log.

Price: 700 MAD (3-4 people)
Order: 24 hours in advance

Published: Nov 13, 2024

Updated: Déc 13, 2024

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