Sesamo brings the Alajmo brothers’ Italian vision to Marrakech

Within the palatial confines of Royal Mansour Marrakech, Sesamo unfolds as an intimate meditation on Italian culinary tradition. The Alajmo brothers, whose lineage in gastronomy carries the weight of generations, have chosen this serene setting to present their two tasting menus: Max and Raf, each a distinct articulation of their vision.

The dining rooms themselves speak a language of understated opulence. Cream linen drapes the tables; gilded wall panels glow beneath framed photographs that chart the brothers’ journey through Italian cuisine. Crystal glassware catches lamplight, while aged burgundy leather chairs cradle guests in comfort. The effect is neither ostentatious nor modest, but rather calibrated with precision, much like the menus themselves.

The plated dishes reveal an intelligence at work. A terrine sits on porcelain decorated with deep burgundy flourishes, paired with vivid cocktails that catch the daylight with jewelled intensity. Each course arrives as a conversation between restraint and indulgence, tradition honoured through contemporary technique. The wine service flows seamlessly; water glasses remain filled; every element contributes to an evening of coherent, unhurried refinement.

Max and Raf each offer their own narrative within the Alajmo philosophy. Guests select not merely a menu, but an interpretation, a particular expression of how the brothers wish to be understood. The choice itself becomes part of the ritual, a moment of intentionality before the first course arrives.

Sesamo sits within the broader embrace of Royal Mansour Marrakech, accessible to residents and guests of the palazzo. Reservations through the hotel ensure entry to this refined enclave of Italian excellence.

Imagery courtesy of Royal Mansour Marrakech (@royalmansourmarrakech).