Chef, Jean-François Piège in a white suit escorting a horse at Selman Marrakech

Jean-François Piège takes the reins of Selman Marrakech

The new culinary era at Selman Marrakech!

We're excited to announce an unprecedented collaboration with the multi-starred chef Jean-François Piège. For the first time in Morocco, Chef Jean-François Piège will direct the culinary destinies of the Palace's restaurants in 2024.

The Chef

A native of the Drôme region of France, Jean-François Piège cut his teeth in some of the greatest Parisian palaces becoming Alain Ducasse's chef at the Plaza Athénée, then chef at Les Ambassadeurs, the restaurant of the Hôtel de Crillon, where he was awarded two stars.

Today, at the helm of seven restaurants with complementary gastronomic expressions, Jean-François Piège throughout his career, he has consistently established a unique culinary identity, guaranteeing French gastronomy throughout the world.

Chef, Jean-François Piège in a white suit strolling down the path at Selman Marrakech

In 2014, the chef and his wife Elodie decided to take the entrepreneurial route, opening the following restaurants Clover" in Saint-Germain-des-Près in 2014, a laboratory for gastronomic thought and creation. "Le Grand Restaurant" in 2015 in the heart of the Golden Triangle, which in 2016 was awarded 2** by the Michelin Guide, "Clover Grill" in 2015, "La Poule au Pot" in 2018, "Clover Gordes" in 2019, the "À l'Épi d'Or" house in 2020, "Mimosa" in 2021 and "Clover Bellavita" in Taipei in 2022.

New cuisine

As an established master of the culinary arts, Chef Jean-François Piège will infuse each dish with exquisite creativity, transforming each meal into a unique sensory experience. Set against the backdrop of the iconic city of Marrakech, this exceptional collaboration sees the world-renowned expertise of Chef Piège harmoniously blending with the distinguished identity of The Selman Marrakech.

Let yourself be carried away by this exceptional gastronomic journey, promising memorable culinary moments at the Selman Marrakech. The bold creations of Chef Jean-François Piège will become the centrepiece of a distinguished experience, where the elegance of the Selman Marrakech combines with the refined art of cuisine.

New Cuisine

Jean-François Piège will bring his expertise and passion for contemporary French cuisine to Selman Marrakech. His innovative vision, combined with a deep respect for culinary traditions, will create unique experiences.

The Selman Marrakech, renowned for its architectural elegance and exclusive hospitality, will thus enrich its culinary offering and its level of excellence.

Rendez-vous soon to discover more about the new restaurants, designed by Jean-François Piège.

Chef, Jean-François Piège holding a menu in front of a dining table at Selman Marrakech

The word of Jean-François Piège

« It is with undisguised joy and an immense honour that, from the autumn of 2024, I will be joining the Selman Marrakech hotel to offer 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. »