Waldorf Astoria Opens First Morocco Hotel in Rabat-Salé

Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé has opened in the Mohammed VI Tower, Morocco’s tallest building, where the cities of Rabat and Salé meet. The hotel comprises 55 rooms and suites and offers views from the Bouregreg River to the Atlantic Ocean.

The property features five dining venues, including Peacock Alley and Aldabaran, the signature restaurant by chef Alain Ducasse. Additional culinary options include Brasserie Magnolia by chef Lahcen Hafid, The Sapphire Room, and Après, a coffee bar. The Sapphire Room and Après are upcoming openings.

The hotel includes a spa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering treatments rooted in Moroccan wellness traditions, such as the hammam. Spa facilities include six treatment rooms, a detoxifying Iyashi dome, a heated quartz sand table, an ice room, and a sauna. Other amenities include an indoor pool, an ocean-facing infinity pool, a 24-hour gym, and a relaxation lounge.

Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé houses a private art collection with nearly 7,000 works, described as one of the largest in North Africa. Art and artifacts are displayed throughout the hotel.

The property provides approximately 1,300 square meters of event space, including a grand ballroom and three meeting rooms.

The hotel is located near UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower, as well as the historic medinas of Rabat and Salé. It is also near cultural landmarks, including the Grand Theatre of Rabat. The hotel is accessible from Rabat-Salé International Airport and is connected to Casablanca and Tangier by high-speed rail.