18 Best Hotels in Rabat, Casablanca, and the North Atlantic Coast, Morocco

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

One of Morocco’s most stylish 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.

With staggering lagoon views and a chic retro style, this bewitching hotel has all the requisite elements of a relaxing retreat. The 1960s-style decor from Moroccan and European designers pops with color—think Verner Panton lamps—and the level of service lets you sink into total tranquility. Make the most of the fantastic infinity pool and fabulous food, and soak up the peace that this unspoiled Moroccan fishing village exudes.

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, an outdoor swimming pool 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 and leisure 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. This contemporary villa has only five rooms—each done up with Moroccan zellij tiles, traditional furnishings, and embroidered linens—and offers a genuine sense of peace. That 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, including homemade bread and vegetables from the garden.

In the heart of the medina, this luxe guesthouse impresses with its beautiful traditional Arab-Andalusian architecture and decor. Rooms have interesting details such as painted wood, zellij tiles, and local art, and some have claw-foot bath tubs. The restaurant serves authentic Moroccan dishes, and there's a hammam for postsightseeing. 

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-trimmed terrace, restaurant, and bar are all excellent.

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 over the city, to 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.

In an excellent location in the center of town, between the Mohammed V contemporary 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. 

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 petits taxis, but you can charter a grand taxi to get you there.

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 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.