Morocco gets its first Ritz-Carlton...

The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam is now open

Marriott's first The Ritz-Carlton hotel has opened in the Moroccan capital of Rabat, debuting the brand in the African continent.

The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam is set among 440 hectares of green space, and has 117 rooms and suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, Rabat is home to many monuments and galleries embracing the region's Hispano-Moorish heritage.

Located just a few minutes' drive from the historic centre and the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam is embellished with muqarnas, a type of 3D ceiling decoration, which is an Arab-Andalusian architectural element from the Almoravid era.

The hotel lobby

Besides high ceilings, the property features Rococo chandeliers and a lobby with bonsai trees at its centre.

Divided into 100 guest rooms and 17 suites, the accommodations have been designed in a mix art deco and Moroccan traditions. The walls have carved plaster Moroccan ‘Gebs’ (gypsum) frescoes that share the stories of Morocco through their motifs.

The Andalusian-style gardens and fountains add to the hotel's ambiance, and there's a pool amid the opulent surroundings, furnished with sun beds and shaded cabanas.

Deluxe guest room

The Ritz-Carlton Spa has an indoor pool inspired by Roman baths, as well as saunas, hammams, 10 massage rooms and two couple’s suites, as well as a fitness centre, open 24/7 and offering stunning views of the palace's bordering gardens and the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, with its three golf courses offering 45 holes spread across the 440-acre oak forest.

“The debut of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam marks a significant milestone as we celebrate our first property in Morocco,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.

“The Ritz-Carlton brand stands out for its commitment to providing personalised service and meticulous attention to detail. We are proud to continue this tradition in Rabat,” added Christian Fomm, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam.

For further information visit www.ritzcarlton.com/rabat

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