This festive season, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay invites guests to experience Aqua Christmas, a celebration of winter’s splendor where the Mediterranean meets the magic of the holidays. Draped in serene shades of white and blue, the resort becomes a sanctuary of light and tranquility, echoing the gentle rhythm of the sea. Here, the festive spirit unfolds with refinement and grace, as time slows, joy deepens, and every moment is touched by quiet beauty.
Nestled along the northern coast of Morocco, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay offers an extraordinary coastal escape, where festive wonder is expressed not through snow, but through shimmering horizons, soft sea breezes and candlelit gatherings by the water. It is a season of emotion, elegance and togetherness, a place where memories are woven by the waves.
Celebrating the art of haute cuisine, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay presents a festive gastronomic journey crafted by some of the world’s most revered culinary masters. From intimate Christmas gatherings to grand New Year’s soirées, each dining experience is thoughtfully composed to honour tradition while embracing creativity. Through exquisite menus, seasonal ingredients and moments shared around the table, guests are invited to savour the elegance and warmth that define the festive season by the Mediterranean.
Christmas Eve Dinner at La Table
On 24 December, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay presents an exceptional Christmas Eve dinner curated by culinary icons Éric Frechon, the Alajmo brothers and Quique Dacosta. The evening unfolds as a poetic journey of festive flavours, beginning with Langoustine Maki, followed by Wild Turbot with Kampot Pepper and culminating in a two-service Farm Poultry enriched with black truffle. Dessert arrives in the form of a Frozen Clementine scented with elderflower and a classic Christmas Yule Log, a refined homage to tradition.
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Christmas Day Lunch at Coccinella
Coccinella welcomes guests for a convivial Christmas lunch inspired by Italian tradition. A generous selection of shared starters, from Chilled Eggs with Caviar to Truffle Stracciatella and Pan-Seared Croque-Monsieur, sets the tone for a warm family gathering. Main courses offer a choice between Pan-Seared Sea Bass, Tortellini in broth, Truffle-Filled Puff Pastry or Beef Cheek Pithiviers, followed by indulgent desserts including Panettone with orange sabayon and classic Tiramisu.
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Christmas Day Dinner at La Table
The evening of 25 December at La Table presents a refined Christmas dinner featuring a trio of elegant starters: lightly warmed oyster with seaweed butter, Semi-Cooked Foie Gras with winter chutney and Salmon Gravlax with caviar. The main course, roasted farm poultry with root vegetables and chestnuts, embodies festive comfort elevated to haute cuisine. A traditional Bûche de Noël concludes the night on a sweet and nostalgic note.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner at La Table
On 31 December, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay celebrates the arrival of the new year with an extraordinary gastronomic soirée. Guests are welcomed with an amuse-bouche of Fried Langoustine Roll before savouring Smoked Mackerel Jelly with caviar and Crab Béarnaise. Main courses include Butter-Poached Hake and Beef Tenderloin Infused with Shiitake Broth, followed by a poetic finale of Rose Water Jelly with Lychee Sorbet and crystallised petals.
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New Year’s Day Brunch at Coccinella
To welcome 2026, Coccinella hosts a festive New Year’s brunch on 1 January. A sharing-style feast begins with Italian antipasti, followed by a choice of main course such as Turbot Fillet with Endives, Vegetarian Cannelloni or Veal Chop Stuffed with Mushrooms. Shared desserts including Chocolate Soufflé, panettone and Rice Tart bring the celebration to an elegant close.
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In celebration of the season’s sweetest traditions, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay unveils an exquisite pâtisserie offering, where artisanal craftsmanship meets festive elegance. Each creation is imagined as a culinary jewel, layered with texture and flavor, designed to be shared during moments of joy, gifting or intimate gatherings by the sea.
Complementing this indulgence, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay unveils its exquisite collection of signature bûches, each crafted as a celebration of festive artistry. The Royal Mansour Collection Yule Log reveals layers of hazelnut crisp, Madagascan vanilla and caramel mousse, while the Tamuda Bay Signature Bûche, with Bourbon vanilla and Piedmont hazelnuts, embodies a harmonious balance of elegance and warmth.
Festive Tea Time
From 12 December to 4 January, Alboran Club invites guests to savour the sweetness of the season with Festive Tea Time, where delicate pastries and seasonal confections set the tone for indulgence. Black Forest creations, Mont Blanc Christmas trees, apple tarte tatin and warm gingerbread are served alongside refined savoury bites and a selection of organic teas and Moka coffee.
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MEDI-SPA
As the year draws to a close, the Medi-Spa invites guests into a cocoon of stillness, a sanctuary designed to restore harmony to body and mind. Festive wellness rituals include the Luxe Radiance Facial, reviving the skin’s natural glow; the Instant Hydration Facial, infusing immediate freshness; and the Holistic Journey, combining guided yoga with reiki, singing bowls or acupuncture. For a final touch of seasonal elegance, the Glow Touch ritual offers a complete beauty experience with manicure, pedicure and refined grooming.
These bespoke treatments serve as a gentle invitation to release the year’s weight and step into the new one with clarity, balance and renewed serenity.
LA PLAGE DE LILA
For young guests, La Plage de Lila transforms into a festive realm of imagination, where each day unfolds with creativity, play and enchantment. From Christmas crafts and colour hunts to pastry workshops and the long-awaited arrival of Santa Claus, children are immersed in a world of wonder. New Year celebrations continue the joy through drawing garlands, treasure hunts, cinematic evenings and artistic relays, creating cherished memories for families who gather by the shore.
L’ANIMATION
Throughout the festive season, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay comes alive with musical elegance. From December 20, evenings at Alboran Club are accompanied by the gentle notes of a pianist, bringing warmth to sunset moments. On New Year’s Eve, an acoustic duo wanders between tables, serenading guests before the night crescendos into an extraordinary celebration. A vibrant countdown, live DJ and musicians illuminate the passage into 2026, where emotion, sophistication and festive spirit meet beneath the Mediterranean sky.
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