33 Best Hotels in Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco

This smart addition from the Barceló hotel group has spacious and tastefully decorated public areas and generous-size rooms. There's a bar and lounge, the Acajou Restaurant, a pool (summer only) and spa. Contemporary rooms are generous and have balconies, and on the upper floors have great city views. Upmarket Anfa is a good location for both business visitors and travelers.

Ideally located on Casablanca's Boulevard Anfa, this hotel is perfect for business travelers, and several features (including meeting facilities) cater to them. The spacious contemporary accommodations are well-equipped and well-appointed, though the look (like the atmosphere in the hotel as a whole) is a bit generic. On-site dining is available, but lots of restaurants and bars are also nearby; the coast and center of the old town are a quick cab ride away.

This delightful guesthouse just outside of town is an ideal place to unwind. Having only five rooms—each done up with Moroccan zellij (tile work), traditional furnishings, and embroidered linens—it offers a genuine sense of peace. The feeling is further enhanced by splendid gardens and an upstairs terrace that comes complete with a solarium. While breakfast is included, lunch and dinner can also be ordered in advance and often include homemade bread and vegetables from the garden.

Located in the upper town, a short car ride from the lagoon, this pretty guesthouse rambles over various levels interspersed with lovely patios and plants. Each room is different, but the overall decor attractively combines traditional charm with comfort. Breakfast is served on one of the flower-laced terraces, while a cute library contains books and board games for cozy evenings. A homey atmosphere and relaxed yet efficient staff make this a good choice for families.

This luxurious guesthouse in the heart of the Rabat medina impresses with its beautiful traditional architecture and decor. Rooms have interesting details such as painted wood, mosaic tiles (zellij) and local art, and some have claw-foot bath tubs. The restaurant serves authentic Moroccan dishes, and there's a hammam for relaxing. A second guesthouse, Dar El Kebira Salam, is around the corner.

This beautiful medina guesthouse has a lovely mosaic-tiled courtyard and comfortable rooms that faultlessly combine modernity with tradition. There's an elevator to take you to the rooftop with its pool and shaded seating, perfect for an aperitif as you take in the 360-degree views. An elegant dining room serves excellent food.

A refuge amid the cacophony of Casablanca, this Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel is an Art Deco delight that offers high-quality accommodations and personalized services consistent with brand standards. The boldly designed rooms—each inspired by a famous personality from the Art Deco era—feature unique art and furnishings. The spa is compact yet well staffed, and the dining room serves elegant dinners, which can be preceded by drinks on the rooftop overlooking the Casablanca Clock tower.

The large, rather lavish Hotel Avanti features swish rooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, pools, a spa, and a nightclub. There’s also a lovely garden, so children have somewhere to run about. Try to get a room with a sea view.

Though it's not the most charming of hotels, the architecture here is fun and the atmosphere laid-back. The property features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a rooftop pool with stunning views of the Atlantic; however, it may be most notable for its suites, which are quirkily designed to reflect the architectural style of cities throughout the world, from New York to Barcelona to Paris.

Named for the chic district it’s located in, the Gauthier is a boutique hotel with a modern, quirky vibe. Retro accents and original artwork give the rooms here added flair and the hotel’s intimate atmosphere is enhanced by a series of salons where you can relax with a drink, read quietly, or have fun with friends. The plant-rimmed terrace, restaurant, and bar are all excellent.

Casablanca's most conspicuous hotel occupies a large site next to Place des Nations Unies and overlooks the old medina. Rooms are generous but somewhat plain, featuring wood accents and Arabic calligraphy art, but with thoughtful touches like large executive desks, comfortable armchairs, and bathrooms with tubs. Those on the top floors also have some of the city's most spectacular views of the Hassan II Mosque. There are various dining choices, too: you can savor Moroccan and Parisian-style bistro cuisine inside or opt for a Mediterranean meal out by the pool. The Black House disco provides after-dark entertainment.

In the heart of the Maarif shopping district, this sophisticated spot has excellent facilities—including a fitness center, indoor pool, and full-service spa—as well as panoramic views of the Hassan II Mosque and the ocean beyond. Before retreating to elegant, well-equipped accommodations, guests can wind down with a drink at the rooftop Sky 28 bar.

This sleek luxury hotel is tantamount to a palace on a splendid beach—one where you can watch surfers, chat with fishermen, and soak in the crashing Atlantic before retiring to a tasteful room that is well-appointed and well-equipped. For straight relaxation far from the madding crowd, it's an excellent option; however, it can fall short of stellar in its dining and service.

Overlooking the lagoon, this family-run hotel offers clean, functional rooms arranged around a truly beautiful, flower-filled garden. There’s direct access to the beach, but if you’re looking for other daytime activities, boat trips on the lagoon (possibly combined with a bracing walk on the northern promontory) can be organized. After the sun goes down, the combined restaurant-lobby area takes on a warm glow. In winter, a roaring fire is lit, and guests are free to take refuge with a good book, good company, or both.

One of Morocco’s most chic hotels is partly built within the walls of the old Spanish church, St. Anthony of Padua, in the heart of the centuries-old Cité Portugaise. Set over two sites (the church and convent, and the former American Consulate), the rooms here are quirky yet comfortable, with original features maintained for a truly ethereal feel. The old bell was taken from the tower (which you can still climb) and installed in the entrance hall, while the altar area has been transformed into a sublime salon where you can sit and drink, read, or just gaze in wonder at what may be the country’s most impressive collection of Art Deco objects. 

This delightful guesthouse at the river’s edge effortlessly mixes charm and chic. On arrival, you’ll be forgiven for feeling you’ve walked into a contemporary art gallery because L'Oum Errabia doubles as one—and many of the displayed works by local and international artists are for sale. Paintings aside, there’s a plethora of Art Deco furniture plus some lovely local touches; guest room walls are covered in earthy tadelakt and hand basins are lined with pretty mosaics. When the evening sun slides over the water, there’s nothing sweeter than a drink next to the pool on the wood-decked balcony.

Notable for having a beautiful garden right opposite the lagoon, the cute but somewhat faded “Bird House” is a low-key B&B with a few basic rooms, a library, and an artist's studio upstairs. This isn't a luxurious choice by any means—but if you're simply seeking some peace, it could be just what you need. Courses on birds and trips on the lagoon are available.

Breathtakingly beautiful and discrete, this luxurious little boutique hotel on a secluded corner of Oualidia's lagoon is worth the price if you're in the mood to be truly pampered. The hidden gem has a high-end spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and Jacuzzis on the balconies. As if that wasn't enough, the gardens are lush, the restaurant top-notch, and the staff both friendly and accommodating. Try a combo-package with La Sultana Marrakech, if you plan to visit that city as well.

If you want a luxury hotel that reflects classic Moroccan style, the Tour Hassan is ideal. Its classic arches are beautifully decorated with carved plasterwork, and, although it's close to the center of town, it has large interior flower gardens laced with walkways. The elegant guest rooms tastefully marry traditional and contemporary elements. There are three on-site restaurants: La Maison Arabe specializes in Moroccan dishes, Le Valentino serves Italian food, and Restaurant Imperial offers French cuisine.

Drawing on the Art Deco flavor of Casablanca's history, this exquisite hotel combines fabulous interior design aspects of the 1920s with modern facilities, such as in a built-in TV in the mirror above the bathtub, super-comfortable beds, and top-rate Wi-Fi. There are three elegant bars (one in the beautiful garden), the Pavilion restaurant with its Jasmin Terrace for breakfast, and the chic Brasserie du Boulevard for lunch or dinner. Staff are friendly and superbly efficient. Altogether, this is a top-rate experience.

In an excellent location in the center of town, between the Mohammed V art museum and the flower market, Le Pietri is a comfortable, modern hotel decorated with midcentury style and bold colors. Rooms on the top two floors have spacious balconies. 

Mazagan is a spectacular seaside resort between Azemmour and El Jadida. Built over more than 500 acres, it has changed the definition of luxury accommodations in Morocco, not just on this part of the coast. The resort is a full-service operation with lots to keep both adults and kids occupied. Facilities include 11 restaurants, numerous pools, a high-end spa, a casino, a top-notch golf course, a variety of organized water sports and activities, plus access to a breathtaking beach.

This luxury hotel has large, well-equipped rooms that are decorated in a classy contemporary style. Views abound over the lush greens of its 18-hole golf course to the Atlantic beyond. There are several restaurants on-site as well as great recreational facilities—including a pair of pools (one indoors, one out) and a fabulous spa. Note that the hotel is in a quiet area north of El Jadida, on the right as you drive south. It's out of the range of the town's petit taxis, but you can charter a grand taxi to get you there.

Containing just five pretty but compact rooms, this riad gives tradition a twist by focusing on contemporary decor while still highlighting the carefully preserved features of the ancient building it inhabits. Riad 7 has a cute roof terrace with a sauna and massage room but no on-site restaurant (on the upside, breakfast is included and other home-cooked Moroccan meals can be ordered in advance). The staff are friendly and the welcoming owner, Jean-Jaques, has a wealth of information about Azemmour and its history.

This exceptionally original riad has only four rooms spread over an enormous and incredibly stylish space. It's furnished according to Moroccan tradition with some gorgeous Art Deco embellishments and quirky modern accent pieces added in for good measure. The series of terraces serve as wonderful places to admire the medina rooftops.

A gorgeous interior courtyard with a relaxing terrace and a small plunge pool, plus views of Rabat’s rooftops help make this 17th-century medina house one of the most beautiful riads in town. The opulent accommodations—complete with tadelakt walls, swaths of rich fabrics, and splendid wrought-iron accents—are full of Moroccan character but the end result is a clever balance, blending Moorish-Arabesque style with all that is clean, light, and unsmothering. If this riad is full, there are five others within this group to choose from.

This comfortable, well-restored spot has a welcoming atmosphere and attractive rooms that retain their medina-esque architectual features. The furnishings and finishes evoke the past as well (note the pretty zellij tiling and traditional tadelakt on the bathroom walls). The rooftop terrace is a fantastic place to linger over breakfast or a cup of mint tea; you can also order lunch or dinner made with ingredients that come straight from the markets.

A somewhat imposing block of a hotel close to the Royal Palace, this luxury lodging allows guests to escape the city's bustle in 17 gorgeous acres of parkland, with the rose gardens for which the hotel is named. Style-wise, this Sofitel outpost combines modernity with traditional Moroccan handicrafts. Intricately carved mashrabiya latticework can be found throughout the generous common areas as well as in the rooms, which are spacious and tastefully decorated. The pool has recently been renovated and there's a spa.

This enticing boutique hotel, set in a clean-lined 1950s villa, flawlessly balances modern comfort and vintage elegance. Its rooms and suites are design-oriented and the overall atmosphere is chic yet laid-back enough to make even children feel at home. An on-site restaurant, once frequented by French luminaries like Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, offers a well-crafted French menu, while the garden area includes a lovely pool and patio where you can dine, drink, and generally luxuriate. It's packed on summer Sunday afternoon when there's a DJ.

This outstanding riad is a veritable sanctuary set over three floors and run by a lovely Anglo-Moroccan couple. Each individually themed suite is decorated with a decidedly local touch, creating an atmosphere that's both opulent and comfortable. The cuisine, too, is remarkable; the chef uses local ingredients to prepare an entirely vegetarian menu (unique in Morocco), which, at dinner, consists of five exquisite courses. A flower-filled roof terrace and on-request massage and beauty treatments (men can try a wet shave on the roof-top) all help to make this a blissful place to enjoy some genuine peace, away from the bustle of city life. If you’re feeling ambitious, Moroccan cooking classes and guided tours can also be arranged.