4 Best Hotels in El Jadida, Rabat, Casablanca, and the North Atlantic Coast

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 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.

Mazagan is a spectacular seaside resort between Azemmour and El Jadida. Built over more than 500 acres, it changed the definition of luxury accommodations on this part of the coast. The family-friendly resort is a full-service operation with lots to keep both adults and kids occupied. Facilities include 11 restaurants, numerous swimming 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 petits taxis, but you can charter a grand taxi to get you there.