WHERE TO STAY

SOFITEL CASABLANCA TOUR BLANCHE

The Sofitel, which opened in 2012, recently completed a renovation of its 171 rooms and suites. Up next are the F&B spaces, with a Japanese eatery set to be revealed this summer. The luxury property is located in the historic centre, close to the Medina, and a ten-minute walk to the train, with a tram station nearby. Facilities range from a spa to two meeting rooms for groups of up to 300.

HYATT REGENCY CASABLANCA

Mahogany panels and a marbled lobby frame Cartier and Berluti boutiques at the glamorous Hyatt Regency, also in the historic centre. There are 255 rooms and suites. Dining includes breakfast under a magnificent dome at Bessat, Moroccan cuisine and belly dancing at Dar Beida and modern bites at French Brasserie Café M. Facilities include a tropical outdoor pool, gym, hammam, sauna, boxing area and squash courts. Live music club Black House Discotheque is a hot spot for Casablanca’s late-night crowd. There are also meeting rooms, an exhibition space and ballrooms.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CASABLANCA

The Four Seasons boasts a prime position on the Corniche with unobstructed ocean views. The interiors offers modern resort vibes, with exquisite details such as hand-carved Moroccan ceilings in the lobby. Each of the 186 rooms and suites offers beach views and balconies. Head to Latitude 33 for a chic poolside restaurant and Mint for Moroccan and Middle Eastern fare. In the evening, meats and seafood are fired over a grill at Bleu. A ballroom and seven function rooms cater to a wide range of events.