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Inside Royal Mansour Casablanca: Where Moroccan Charm Meets Modern Glamour

07 Aug 2025
  • How does this hotel redefine traditional expectations?
  • Why does the hotel’s setting actually matter?
  • Is the hospitality really that different?
  • What’s surprising about the suites and apartments?
  • Is the food as memorable as the setting?

Ever walked into a place and felt like the room just… knew you were coming? That’s the kind of presence Royal Mansour Casablanca has. It doesn’t scream luxury it hums it softly in the background. The details, the stillness, the marbled hallways everything feels intentional, but never forced. And in a city that’s often overlooked for its more (Instagrammable) Moroccan cousins like Marrakech or Chefchaouen, this hotel might just make you think twice.

A New Kind of Moroccan Luxury

A New Kind of Moroccan Luxury

Forget lanterns and painted tiles Casablanca’s Royal Mansour takes a different road. You’ll find Brazilian marble, gold accents, and even an aquarium with fish from the Amazon smack in the middle of the lobby. It's not pretending to be traditional, and that’s kind of refreshing. There’s still Moroccan soul, but it’s paired with an international edge that feels slick rather than showy. If Marrakech is the romantic old-world sister, Casablanca is the sharp-suited cousin who just returned from Milan.

Location That Knows What It's Doing

Location That Knows What It's Doing

Nestled between the Art Deco vibes of Petit Paris and the winding chaos of the medina, the hotel feels like it’s straddling two timelines. Walk five minutes one way and you’re in a cinematic 1920s scene. Head the other, and you’re in alleys filled with local flavor and real-life buzz. That mix heritage and hustle is very Casablanca, and the hotel leans into it rather than shutting it out. You can explore on foot or grab a cab to La Corniche for sea breezes and a cold drink. Options. Always good.

Service That Follows You

Service That Follows You

You know when service is so smooth you barely notice it? That’s the rhythm here. Staff aren’t just trained they’re intuitive. Whether it’s the doormen greeting you by name or the spa team casually remembering your favorite tea, it’s that subtle attentiveness that sticks with you. Sure, if you're someone who likes to slip in and out unnoticed, all this pampering might feel like a bit much. But for most, it’s exactly what makes a stay feel less like a transaction and more like a welcome back.

Rooms with a Sense of Humor

Rooms with a Sense of Humor

Let’s be honest: some luxury hotels blur together. But here? Each suite and apartment has personality. One might have a couture gown in the corner; another, a full-on vintage record player (yes, it actually works just ask). It’s not overdone, just clever. And if you’re the type who cares about closet space more than color schemes some suites come with walk-ins, others don’t. Pro tip: ask for Room 808. You’ll thank yourself when you’re not living out of a suitcase.

Dinner with a View

Dinner with a View

Let’s just say you won’t leave hungry or bored. From French classics served in American portions (read: massive) to Japanese omakase prepared by chefs flown in from Tokyo, there’s a lot happening on the plate. But the star is the Moroccan restaurant on the 23rd floor. Show up just before sunset, and the gold-lit mirrors, the skyline views, and the steaming tagines create a scene that’s practically begging to be shared though you might want to keep it your little secret.

Want to know something funny? Casablanca never makes the top of the “must-see Morocco” lists. But spend a night or three at Royal Mansour, and suddenly, the city feels like it’s been waiting for someone to notice. Maybe that someone is you.

Ahd Kamal

BY Ahd Kamal

Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.

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