Best Luxury Hotels in Morocco

274 forms of accommodation range from chambers to three-bedroom residences at this ocean-side abode (including rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility). All come with La Bottega toiletries, 50-inch flat-screen HDTVs, Nespresso machines and twice-daily service. Decor has a Morrocan feel but with a modern design. The Fairmont caters ably for families (including four-legged friends) and has an immersive spa, as well as boutiques for a spot of retail therapy. Dining takes place at The Deck, The Foam and Dahlia, the latter specialising in contemporary Levantine cuisine. And La Verrière with its apex glass ceiling is a stunning spot for cocktails.

Located in the M’Diq area of the bay, this Sofitel has 104 bedrooms decorated with pops of bright colour, reflecting the blues and golden hues of the local terrain. Guests can also be accommodated in a duplex villa with a private pool. The low rise resort has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa and an indoor children’s play area. Marche Des Saveurs is the all-day dining establishment offering Moroccan, French, Italian and Asian dishes, while So Good serves alfresco contemporary Moroccan cuisine beside the sea. And there are two bars, Koudiaz and La Voile Bleue (based on the famed St Tropez la Voile Rouge).

Banyan Tree is known for occupying some of the choicest locations on earth, including this five-star all-pool villa resort in Tamouda Bay. Secluded and peaceful, this is a good place to come for some privacy, with accommodation options designed for romance, as well as catering to larger family groups. Guests can dine on Thai cuisine at Saffron, eat Moroccan and Eastern Mediterranean food at Tingitana, feast on seafood at the beachside Azura, or order tapas in the signature cocktail bar, Le Baga. The resort also has a tropical garden spa offering Eastern therapies, a kids’ club, a yoga pavilion, an indoor pool and a beachside infinity pool.

Boasting a private stretch of beach, Be Live Collection is a five-star all-inclusive resort a short walk from the town centre. Bedrooms here come with balconies, sea views and a mini-bar. Guests wishing to get active can play tennis, ping-pong and pool, swim or take a yoga class. While those preferring to relax can soak in the hot tub or book a massage at the spa. There’s a choice of eateries; Mediterranean dishes are served at Sirene, with buffet meals in Safran. Alfresco drinks are available on Bar Marocain Rif’s terrace, plus there’s an indoor Sports Bar and a nightclub, Teatre Disco Bar, for dancing until midnight.

Sitting right on the beach with views of the Beni Snassen Mountains, this international chain hotel has fully harnessed a local spirit. The decor in the bedrooms and public spaces and cuisine in four restaurants is heavily Berber-inspired. But it’s designed to appeal to a worldwide clientele in its amenities. Iberostar has multiple places to swim: a dedicated entertainment pool with water sports, pools for children, a relaxation pool and an indoor pool. Star Camp provides 140 children’s activities across three age groups. And for the grown-ups, there’s a spa with a water circuit, a Turkish bath and an ‘Aliveness’ wellness programme.

This is the second Radisson Blu Resort to arrive in Saida; a 397-bedroom five-star property set beside a golf course and minutes from the beach. Offering an all-inclusive service, it has three eateries with Asian fusion food at Banzu, Spanish dishes and tapas at Sal, and a Moroccan buffet, Mosaico. Catering well for families, Saidia Garden runs several clubs for kids and teens, offers babysitting services and has a large outdoor pool. There’s also a spa, indoor pool and several bars. Each of the guest rooms has Nespresso machines and private terraces.

This majestic property by Fairmont was originally built in the 1920s as a residence for the King’s advisor and has been restored and transformed into a luxurious hotel. Located on the stunning Moroccan Riviera, the hotel offers 133 rooms, suites and penthouses, each of which provides incomparable views and unparalleled luxury. All of the accommodations come with traditional Moroccan decor, featuring handcrafted Mousharabieh, Tadelakt and Zellige artwork from local artisans, as well as finely crafted textiles. There are seven different places to eat and drink in this palatial hotel, including Persian food at Parisa and seafood at Mediterranean Crudo. Curated experiences help guests to develop a deeper understanding of the region and you can book hammam rituals (among other therapies) in the spa or chill out by the pool which overlooks the city.

Set on the edge of a stretch of sand that runs alongside the ocean for more than five miles, the Mazagan Beach Resort is set with five hundred guestrooms and suites to choose from. Stunning views of the ocean can be enjoyed from many of the guestrooms and suites as well as other parts of the hotel. This establishment is famous for its excellent amenities, which include a full golf course, three clubs for children of all ages to take part in, a casino and several great restaurants.