Above: Junior Suite at Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé
Open as of 28 November 2022, the new Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé has already garnered a reputation as one of the region’s most luxurious and sought-after addresses. Offering spellbinding views of the Grand Rabat’s landmark sites, this hotel is shining a new light on this stunning Moroccan destination.
Designed to mirror a majestic cruise liner dropping anchor on the estuary, Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé takes guests on an unparalleled experience of luxury while capturing the life and soul of modern Morocco by highlighting its ancestral traditions.
Positioned within easy reach of the Rabat-Salé international airport, plus only a short 10-minute drive from the capital’s city centre, this new Fairmont flagship property is the ideal base from which to explore all this area has to offer. Upon returning back to the hotel, guests can choose to take refuge in one of the hotel’s 186 suptuous rooms, which include 27 opulent suites and 88 timelessly elegant residences. Fusing authentic Moroccan craftsmanship with modern design elements, each room pays homage to the different influences that have marked the Kingdom over the centuries.
Putting forward Fairmont’s heartfelt service and the best of Moroccan hospitality, the property offers a wide range of culinary experiences to delight the senses. Guests can enjoy a selection of three restaurants as well as a bar overlooking a green Orangery, reinterpreting the outdoor gardens of antique Moroccan dwellings.
The French brasserie, “L’Ecume” is a culinary journey from farm and ocean to table, where local ingredients are showcased by Executive Chef Nicolas Warot. Whereas “Le Dahlia”, helmed by Chef Mohammed Amine Idbounite, is an exhilarating immersion in the heart of authentic Moroccan cuisine. With Mediterranean influences, modern dressings and cooking techniques, Le Dahlia provides guests with a new perspective on this traditional cuisine.
Additionally, there is “Le Deck”, a travelling cuisine inspired by Nikkei influences, awaits the connoisseur. Offering a 360° panoramic view of the estuary and the region’s most outstanding landmarks, this restaurant is equipped with an avant-garde bar and a year-round heated swimming pool. The venue is a suspended urban oasis where the ambience evolves throughout the day, becoming more vibrant as the sun sets towards the horizon.
“La Verrière” completes this palette of culinary journeys. This lobby lounge and tearoom is the vibrant heart of the hotel. Bustling from the early morning hours, this contemporary version of the light-drenched patios of the Moroccan ancestral riads is a place to socialise and savour cocktails and is the most exquisite tea-time in the region, with refined pastries, freshly baked by the chef Hicham Khabata.
Above: Gold Lounge at Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé
As a refreshing haven for the body and soul, the Fairmont Spa stimulates the senses. From its ten treatment rooms, including a VIP Spa suite with an authentic Hammam room, to the softened surrounding light and the exclusive product ranges from “Natura Bissé” and “Maison d’Asa”, every detail of this retreat is an invitation for well-being. Through a memorable sensory journey, the therapists’ expert hands hold time in abeyance to capture moments of inner connection and discovery of ancestral care rituals using ingredients drawn from the richness of Moroccan terroir.
Acting in perfect synergy with the Spa, Fairmont Fit fulfils a guest’s quest for wellness while travelling and offers a moment of freedom and relaxation for both mind and body. Featuring state-of-the-art fitness facilities, this area offers a holistic experience of well-being through invigorating activities such as cardio-training sessions combined with aqua gym in the heated pool or more restorative activities such as yoga and guided meditation along the beach.
For leisure travellers, Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé is the ultimate reference for luxury, where the most memorable experiences are created and the most cherished memories are made. From DIY workshops with the artisans of the Oulja to fishing trips aboard a luxury yacht and pedestrian tours through the maze of the old medina, this address offers an exciting immersion in the local culture.
Business travellers are not to be outdone. The hotel offers nine meeting rooms, including a VIP Majliss, a majestic Ballroom and seven board rooms. Thanks to the diversity of modular spaces equipped with leading-edge technology and an intuitive and passionate event planning service, the Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé conference centre sets the stage for the community’s most anticipated events.
Within the core of this prestigious hotel are the craftspeople behind these moments: people who have been selected for their expertise and commitment to turn moments into unforgettable memories. Dedicated to this mission, each team member strives express their passion for the hospitality industry daily and to highlight the assets of this new must visit destination.
Above: Lobby Lounge at Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé