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306 TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS
Where to Stay
CITY CENTRE: Hotel Mercure Price Guide
Rabat Sheherazade Prices are based on one night’s stay in
Modern Map C2 high season for a standard double room,
AGDAL: Ibis 21 Rue de Tunis inclusive of service charges and taxes.
Modern Map C2 Tel (0530) 20 03 94 up to 1,000 dirhams
Pl de la Gare, Agdal ∑ mercure.com 1000 to 2,000 dirhams
Tel (0530) 20 03 93 Small for a hotel bearing such a over 2,000 dirhams
∑ ibishotels.com name, this is a welcoming place
In a convenient location, the Ibis with jewel-like decor. SKHIRAT PLAGE: Hotel
has predictably good standards L’Amphitrite Palace
of cleanliness, decor and service. CITY CENTRE: Riad Dar Modern Map C2
El Kebira Skhirat Plage
CITY CENTRE: Art Riad Riad Map C2 Tel (0537) 62 10 00
Riad Map C2 Rue des Consuls No.1, Impasse ∑ lamphitrite-palace.com
16 Rue Essam Belghazi, Ferrane Znaki This is a comfortable out-of-town
∑ artriad.com Tel (0537) 72 49 06 option for families with kids and
The sister property of nearby ∑ darelkebira.com larger groups.
Riad Kalaa, this is a stylish, yet Unlike other modernized high-
reasonably priced, place to stay. end hotels, the Riad Dar El Kebira SOUISSI: Sofitel Rabat
is a gem of Moorish architecture. Jardins de Roses
CITY CENTRE: Dar Mayssanne Luxury Map C2
Riad Map C2 CITY CENTRE: Riad El Maati Aviation Souissi
13 Rue Faran Khechen Riad Map C2 Tel (0537) 67 56 56
Tel (0661) 06 66 66 15 Sidi el Maati ∑ sofitel.com
∑ rabat-riad.com Tel (0537) 72 57 16 Part of Sofitel Luxury Hotels and
Cosy, stylish rooms are tastefully ∑ riadelmaati.com Resorts, this urban oasis has
decorated with great attention This little-known, expertly run impressive gardens and a bar.
to detail here. Welcoming staff. and beautiful riad is owned by
a French/Moroccan couple. SOUISSI:
CITY CENTRE: Le Pietri Villa Mandarine
Urban Hotel DK Choice Luxury Map C2
Modern Map C2 19 Rue Ouled Bousbaa
4 Rue Tobrouk CITY CENTRE: Tel (0537) 75 20 77
Tel (0537) 70 78 20/70 79 22/70 91 30 Riad Kalaa ∑ villamandarine.com
∑ lepietri.com Riad Map C2 This luxurious mansion-like place
In a quiet street, this hotel offers a 3–5 Rue Zebdi has airy, light-filled rooms and
contemporary setting combining Tel (0537) 20 20 28 peacocks in magnificent gardens.
comfort and practicality. Live ∑ riadkalaa.com
music on Tuesdays and weekends. Riad Kalaa has all the nooks,
crannies, tiled stairways and
CITY CENTRE: A L’Alcazar alcoves befitting a 200-year-old Northern Atlantic
Riad Map C2 medina mansion. Learn to cook Coast
4 Impasse Benabdellah Bab Laalou in the riad’s kitchens, have a
Tel (0537) 73 69 06 steam or treatment in the ASILAH: Berbari
∑ lalcazar.com traditional hammam or simply Guesthouse Map D1
This stunning century-old cool off in the rooftop pool. Medchar Ghanem
building close to the main sights Tel (0660) 29 54 54
has impressive traditional interiors. ∑ berbari.com
CITY CENTRE: Golden Tulip A quirky, much-loved bohemian
Farah Rabat retreat, this is a great place for
Modern Map C2 families to let off steam.
Place Sidi Makhlouf
Tel (0537) 23 74 00 ASILAH: Dar Manara
∑ goldentulipfarahrabat.com Riad Map D1
Known for its reliable standards 23 Rue M’Jimaa
of amenities and service, this Tel (0539) 41 69 64
hotel offers relaxed poolside ∑ asilah-darmanara.com
dining and barbecue facilities. Dar Manara is a good option
for those on a budget who do
CITY CENTRE: La Tour not wish to sacrifice comfort.
Hassan Book ahead.
Luxury Map C2
26 Rue Chellah BP 14 KENITRA: Hotel Europe
Tel (0537) 23 90 00 Value Map C2
∑ latourhassan.com 63 Av Mohammed Diouri
La Tour Hassan boasts typical Tel (0537) 37 14 50
Moorish architecture that oozes This simple, basic establishment
Moroccan style, and yet has a offers decent, clean rooms, an
The luxurious Sofitel Rabat Jardins de distinctive European flavour. The adequate little restaurant and
Roses in Souissi tasteful rooms are well equipped. friendly service.
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