Barceló Hotel Group inaugurates the 1st Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts hotel in Morocco

Barceló Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Morocco, where the group already has nine establishments spread across six cities. It is in this context that the Royal Hideaway Casablanca opened its doors last December 18, marking the arrival of the Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts brand for the first time both in Morocco and on the African continent.

An urban oasis in the heart of Casablanca

Featuring all the amenities of a five-star hotel, the Royal Hideaway Casablanca offers a hotel experience capable of elevating both business and leisure travel within a privileged urban setting.

The hotel reflects the exclusive approach of Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts properties, centered around a quest for understated elegance, attention to detail, and an authentic connection with the destination. Inspired by the architecture, art, and cosmopolitan character of Casablanca, the hotel’s design integrates local identity with a contemporary vision through carefully arranged materials, textures, and spaces, creating a dialogue between the city’s history and character. Every space has been designed to reflect Casablanca’s cultural dynamism through a sober and timeless aesthetic, where Moroccan craftsmanship fuses with contemporary lines and architectural solutions engineered to optimize light, space, and interaction with the environment. The interior design creates a harmonious experience that accompanies guests throughout the establishment, reinforcing the sense of continuity between the spaces and the urban character of this five-star hotel.

The Royal Hideaway Casablanca features 310 rooms and suites, ranging from Deluxe Rooms to Presidential Suites, all designed to offer a refined and relaxing experience in line with an urban lifestyle. Each room has been conceived as a personal space incorporating noble materials and elements of local craftsmanship.

Located just a few minutes from downtown Casablanca, the hotel enjoys a strategic location close to the city’s main tourist sites, such as the Hassan II Mosque, the Casablanca Marina, the Corniche, and the city’s financial district: Casablanca Finance City.

Fine dining as a meeting point

The culinary offering at the Royal Hideaway Casablanca is one of the pillars of the proposed hotel experience and a true meeting point between cultures.

Through a carefully selected range of spaces and concepts, the culinary selection fuses Moroccan and Mediterranean traditions with multiple international influences, creating a contemporary cuisine that highlights the destination’s products, techniques, and identity. Accordingly, the various dining spaces have been designed to adapt to different times of the day and to the specific requirements of both business meetings and moments of relaxation and conviviality.

This approach reinforces the role of the Royal Hideaway Casablanca as a key venue in the city’s social life, open to both its guests and local residents. Its offering relies on a rigorous selection of restaurants and bars that showcase the hotel’s diverse gastronomic experiences. L’Azurita stands out for its 100% local essence, with a cuisine that pays tribute to Moroccan and Mediterranean culinary traditions through a menu combining expertise, quality products, and a contemporary interpretation of these two gastronomic heritages.

For its part, the Luminà Restaurant offers international cuisine that brings diners closer to world flavors. The atmosphere at the Champs Sports’ bar is resolutely convivial, featuring live sports broadcasts, cocktail service, and casual dining ideal for relaxing moments. The experience would not be complete without the Cocoa Café, inspired by Parisian cafés and designed as a meeting point from breakfast to aperitif, and the B-Heaven rooftop bar, a must-visit venue on the property overlooking the whole of Casablanca. In this rooftop bar, fusion cuisine, signature mixology, and music come together in a space offering breathtaking views of the city and the ocean.

Well-being, meetings, and spaces for every moment

The hotel completes its offering with a well-being space designed as an integral part of the stay, including a traditional hammam, massage cabins, beauty treatments, and a fully equipped fitness room. A collection of spaces thought out to accompany our guests during their stay, offering them moments of relaxation and well-being right in the heart of the city. This versatile hotel vocation also extends to the professional sector, with extensive spaces dedicated to hosting meetings and events.

The Royal Hideaway Casablanca features nine modular rooms that integrate harmoniously with the hotel’s other spaces, thereby reinforcing its position as a benchmark for professional event organization in the city.

Royal Experiences: a new way to discover the destination

At the Royal Hideaway Casablanca, experiences have been designed as a natural extension of the stay, aiming to allow our guests to immerse themselves in the destination’s culture, gastronomy, and well-being activities. The offering includes private dinners with views of the Atlantic, as well as culinary workshops to discover traditional techniques and recipes in a privileged setting.

The experience is enriched by a selection of private and semi-private tours that invite guests to discover Casablanca from a cultural and contemporary perspective. These tours cover various aspects of the city, from Art Deco architecture to the latest urban creations, and include complementary experiences such as wine tastings at the Domaine Ouled Thaleb or personalized shopping sessions with the help of a personal shopper.

Faithful to its distinctive positioning, the Royal Hideaway Casablanca also features a concierge service tasked with strengthening the hotel’s ties with the actors of the city’s cultural and creative life. Its role consists of coordinating cultural programming and the design of Royal Experiences, as well as developing collaborations with local artists, artisans, and professionals, thereby consolidating the link between the hotel and the destination.

The Spanish chain with the largest presence in Morocco

With the opening of the Royal Hideaway Casablanca, Barceló Hotel Group reaffirms its commitment to Morocco, one of its most strategic African markets. This new hotel represents a decisive step in the consolidation of its presence in the country, where the group currently manages ten hotels across six cities – Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangier – establishing itself as the Spanish hotel chain with the deepest roots in Morocco.

The arrival of the Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts brand in Morocco not only enriches Barceló Hotel Group’s offering within a key destination but also marks an important milestone within its portfolio by integrating a high-end hotel concept that combines elegance, personality, and an experience deeply rooted in the cosmopolitan spirit of Casablanca, where the group already operates two establishments.