Marrakech is probably the last place you’d expect to find amazing, authentic Italian cuisine, but thanks to a new offering at the luxury Royal Mansour, that’s exactly what you can expect. SESAMO is a new, on-property dining concept helmed by Chef Massimiliano Alajmo, whose family owns a group of restaurants in Italy that boast five Michelin stars. The group’s flagship restaurant has been called one of the world’s best and Chef Massimiliano himself received three Michelin stars. He’s the youngest chef in the world with this honor.
So ,why bring his talents to Marrakech? “What we loved about Morocco, and more particularly about Royal Mansour, is the handmade, artisan feel and its beautiful imperfections — the true, rugged beauty of the place,” said Raffaele Alajmo, CEO, Alajmo Group and relative to the chef.
SESAMO highlights local ingredients while still remaining true to Italian tradition. The restaurant teamed with a Moroccan agribusiness firm, for example, to create its own olive oil in the country. The restaurant also sources locally made mozzarella cheese to go along with the homegrown Italian varieties of tomatoes and other vegetables.
The restaurant’s menu includes classic dishes such as crispy risotto with saffron, hand-chopped beef tartare with white truffle, fried langoustine involtini, oil and red pepper spaghetti with vegetables from the on-site garden and a signature dessert — a sesame and almond nougat sphere filled with saffron, neroli and almond foam.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is similarly Italian-influenced, particularly taking inspiration from Venice, while still honoring Royal Mansour’s unique vibe as a hotel
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