ATLAS ASNI

AVE DE FRANCE
MARRAKECH
MOROCCO

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Location
The hotel is located midway between the Menara and the famous Koutoubia, in one of the main avenues of Marrakech, and only 10 minutes walking from la Medina. Many hotels are located in this area; the Hivernage

Rooms
There are 304 rooms together with 18 cozy suites which offer a marvelous view of the snow covered Atlas Peaks and the city of Marrakech. All rooms are modernly decorated, fully furnished and carpeted. The hotel combines traditional Moroccan charm and hospitality with today's comfort and leisure facilities. The rooms & bathrooms are in good size.

Restaurant
The hotel has 3 bars, 4 restaurants, grill garden, coffee-shop and pizzeria. The Moroccan and international restaurant offer a variety of appetizing dishes.

Exterior
The building is very large. Its architecture is a combination of traditional and modern style.

Lobby
The large lobby and reception is entirely decorated in a modern way with lots of comfortable seating and tables. There are a small collection of shops around the reception area selling good quality gifts.

General
This is a good hotel. It is situated in an excellent position and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere that is quite often lacking in other large hotels. (JMG 08/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 304
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Radio
Direct dial phone
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 outdoor pool
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Tennis
Shop
Boutique
Beauty parlour
Travel agency facilities
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities

MERIDIEN N'FIS

BOULEVARD MOHAMED 6
40000 MARRAKECH
MOROCCO

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Location
The hotel is ideally located at the heart of l'Hivernage, the residential area of Marrakech, in one of the main avenues of this famous city, with impressive views of the Atlas Mountains. It is just a few minutes away from La Menara International Airport. The hotel is walking distance from the more famous sites of Marrakech and its famous Medina. Perfectly located

Rooms
The hotel offers 278 rooms including 12 suites which are distributed throughout the 3 wings. The rooms are spacious, functional and elegant with full equipment and also the bathrooms. There are rooms with city view or pool view. All rooms has mini bar, individual air conditioning and really good taste.

Restaurant
There are a variety of restaurants offering Mediterranean or international cuisine. There is also a bar and a tea room. You can also enjoy breakfast in the terrace or the lunch beside the swimming-pool. The gardens give a relaxing atmosphere during lunch.

Exterior
This hotel is divided into 3 wings, all featuring typical Arabic architecture shapes, colours and surrounding areas such as the Andalusian Garden in the centre of this complex.

Lobby
The lobby area is medium in size and tastefully decorated combining modern and traditional details.

General
The hotel is close to 2 of the most beautiful golf courses in Morocco. The hotel offers business centre, laundry, baby sitting service, car rental, boutique and room service. Good option. JMG 07/05

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 278
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms
 - Suites

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Medium sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
4 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 outdoor pool
5 floors
Coach parking
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Tennis
Boutique
Beauty parlour
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities

RYAD MOGADOR MENARA

BOULEVARD MOHAMED VI
MARRAKECH
MORROCCO

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Location
Ideally located in one of the main avenue of Marrakech, the Avenue Mohamed V. Its location let you to be in 3 minutes driving from the Jemaa El Fna Square and its famous food stands. Its close also to the Royal Teathre.

Rooms
The big rooms of this brand new hotel are obviously in perfect condition. Decorated in moroccan style, its size gives a feeling of spaciouness. It has tv satellite, nice & good furniture, balcony, air conditioned and any facilities expected in a five stars hotel. The bathrooms are also large and in perfect condition.

Restaurant
The hotel has its own restaurant with a fantastic breakfast buffet and where to enjoy the traditional moroccan dishes as well as the international menus.

Exterior
The exterior tries to remind to a traditional palace, with its andalusian decoration. Really impressive and tasty.

Lobby
The big lobby is decorated in a palace style, making a pation surrounded by all the rooms floors. There is a good quality carved doors and some seating area where to enjoy a welcome tea.

General
This brand new hotel is the perfect option for location, price, facilities and service. We recommend. ( JMG 04/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 235
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Non-smoking rooms

TOUR HASSAN

26 RUE CHELLAH
B.P.14
RABAT
MOROCCO

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Location
This traditional hotel is perfectably located in the centre of town, a sort walk to most of the tourist sights in Rabat and the train station. It has also a good access to the highway which connects the whole country.

Rooms
Rooms are very well decorated and they have been equipped with the latest technology to provide maximum luxury. The rooms have the perfect mix between tradition & modernity. They are good in size, with nice & medium size bathrooms. Really nice rooms.

Restaurant
The main restaurant is well decorated with a French style, it is very clean and tidy and provides a good selection of local and international food. There is also a Moroccan restaurant which is beautifully decorated with typical Moorish style. It serves an excellent selection of Moroccan cuisine.

Exterior
The hotel looks like a small citadel especially with the old wall surrounding the hotel. Inside the different patio garden gives a nice atmosphere to the hotel, with the fountains and chairs and terraces where to have the typical Moroccan tea.

Lobby
It has a clean public area built with a bit of marble, decorated with an old style decor and furnitured with classic furniture. It is adjoint with a quiet coffe shop to give a good atmosphere. There is also stairs to another public areas where to spend relax time.

General
This property is the only traditional hotel in town and it is in a very good shape. In our opinion the best hotel in Rabat, for location, tradition, service and style. Highly recommended. (JMG 08/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 114
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

SOFITEL DIWAN

PLACE DE LA UNITE AFRICAINE
10005 RABAT
MOROCCO

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Location
Located in the new area of Rabat. Close to all major attractions of the city.

Rooms
The medium size rooms are nicely decorated and have all the necessary amenities to give a pleasant stay, such as air condition, satellite TV, mini bar... The bathrooms again are good in size.

Restaurant
The hotel has its own restaurant in the ground floor where to enjoy international cuisine and local delicatessen.

Exterior
The hotel is build as modern building with the entrance at the front.

Lobby
The lobby is medium, with an small bar on the left hand side and the reception to the right. There is also a small seating area and business center.

General
Being a Sofitel, the traveller knows what to expect. It's a good option for any travellers. (JMG 08/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 88
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Internet via television
Connection for laptop
Air conditioning
Television
Hairdryer

Hotel Facilities
Earliest check-in at 12:00
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Gymnasium
Golf

GOLDEN TULIP FARAH

PLACE SIDI MAKHLOUF
RABAT
MOROCCO

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Location
This hotel is located just in the edge of the city centre providing an excellent access to the highway which connect all Morocco.

Rooms
All rooms are reasonably sized, well decorated, equipped with the latest technology to provide comfort and luxury.

Restaurant
The main restaurant is simply decorated and serves a very wide selection of the international food, also there is the Morocco restaurant which is beautifully decorated with this Moorish style, it also serves an excellent selection of the local food. The Moroccan restaurant presents a live local band and belly dancer sometimes. This property enjoys a good view over the river.

Exterior
The hotel is a modern block typical of the 80's.

Lobby
It has a well decorated and presented public area which is occupied with expensive furniture and decorated with light colours.

General
Good option for accommodation in the city center of Rabat, close to all main attractions and interesting points. JMG 08/06

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 186
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 indoor pool
1 outdoor pool
-1 floors
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Shop
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities

SHERATON

100 AVENUE DES F.A.R.
P.O. BOX 7582
CASABLANCA 2000
MOROCCO

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Location
Located in the heart of Casablanca, close to all the main attractions of this city and only 30 min from the airport.

Rooms
Each generously proportioned rooms offers a large marbled bathroom. The rooms are fully carpeted and luxuriously decorated with bed covers and curtains to match. Good product.

Restaurant
Magnificent varied cuisine is offered by the different restaurants in the hotel. Moroccan specialities are served at 'el andalucian' and a variety of Japanese food at the 'sakura', the first restaurant of this type in Morocco. The 'dafra' serves international buffet cuisine. There are two bars one of them on the first floor.

Exterior
It is an imposing modern American style building with lots of glass, marble and gold.

Lobby
Large impressive lobby with plenty of luxury seating and little cozy areas where coffee and snacks can be served. It incorporates a large reception and marbled lobby area which leads to the extensive banqueting facilities. The public areas are spacious and brightly decorated.

General
A very impressive property boasting a great location and all the luxury you need. (JMG 10/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 645
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms
 - Suites
 - Non-smoking rooms

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Trouser press
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
3 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 outdoor pool
16 floors
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Shop
Boutique
Beauty parlour
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities

CLUB VAL DANFA

ANGLE BD DE LA CORNICHE
ET BD DE L'OCEAN ATLANTIQUE
AIN DIAB - CASABLANCA - MAROC
MOROCCO

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Location
This hotel is located in "La Corniche", in front of the seaside, with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and just a 2 minutes walk from the Casablanca's beach. La Corniche is also popular for its night life, terraces and its sea walk. The hotel is also located within a short taxi ride from city center of Casablanca. Ideal for professional and leisure trips. The hotel offers free parking.

Rooms
The rooms are simply but nicely decorated. They are good in size and all of them has individually controlled air condition, cable television with main international channels, mini bar & safe in the room. The bathrooms are also in perfect condition and are medium size.

Restaurant
Three restaurants are at guest disposal to choose between Moroccan, French, Italian cuisine or sea food.

Exterior
The hotel is a modern building.

Lobby
The lobby is small size and nicely decorated with andalusian style as tapestries and wooden art works. There is seating area where to have the traditional Moroccan tea.

General
Perfect option to enjoy the fantastic Casablanca's seaside and at the same time being close to casablanca city center. Ideally for leisure & business travel with internet access available at the business center. (JMG 06/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 61
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms
 - Suites

Room Facilities
Connection for laptop
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Medium sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 13:00
2 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 outdoor pool
4 floors
Sauna
Beauty parlor
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities

CASABLANCA PLAZA

ROND POINT HASSAN II
CASABLANCA
MOROCCO

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Location
This recently renovated hotel, is in the business district of Casablanca, close to the ancient medina and bazaar. The hotel is conveniently located on route to Mohammed v airport which is located some 25 kms from the city centre.

Rooms
Are large and well decorated to a high standard. The decoration is modern and comfortable offering all amenities of a deluxe hotel.

Restaurant
The hotel has one coffee shop and two restaurants offering Moroccan specialities in a traditional Arabic style with live entertainment. "Les ambassadeurs" offers international cuisine together with a fine selection of wines and spirits in a modern style decoration. The cafeteria offers a large selection of drinks and afternoon teas served in a traditional English style decoration, comfortable leather chairs and sofas with some fantastic city views and a unique view to Mohammed v new mosque.

Exterior
A very impressive white and glass structure. Very modern and stylish.

Lobby
Lobby and reception area are medium in size, elegantly decorated with white marbled floor and Moroccan style leather settees and chairs.

General
Fantastic location with all the standards and service you would expect of the chain. JMG 05/06.

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 347
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms
 - Suites
 - Non-smoking rooms

RIAD ARABESQUE

P.O. BOX : 722
FEZ 30000
MOROCCO

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Location
The Riad Arabesque is located in The Medina, the old fortified town, recommended by the Unesco. There is a free parking only 150 meters away. It's behind the Palais Jamais Hotel

Rooms
This Riad has its 8 suites with different styles, always reminding the old traditional Moroccan houses. All the suites have a living room, a small fridge, television, air-conditioning and a telephone with an external line and all of them have a fantastic decoration. The bathrooms are in different sizes but in general comfortable and big enough.

Restaurant
Being a Riad there is not a special place as a restaurant, from the patios to the rooms can be use to enjoy the fantastic Moroccan specialities as the “Fassis” specialities reputed to be the finest of the kingdom of Morocco. A sumptuous traditional Moroccan breakfast, as well as non-alcoholic drinks, are included in lodging. This particular Riad has the patio garden set up with tables as a restaurant; the selection of salads and the tajines are something to taste.

Exterior
The exterior looks as a wealthy family traditional residence but the entrance is at the end of a passage.

Lobby
Being a Riad, there is not lobby but patios with plants which protects the guest from the heath.

General
The Riad Arabesque is a charming residence, traditional hotel with nostalgia of old days. The Mauresque Andalouse was built at the end of 19 century and was recently restored, preserving its original features. This charming residence has stunning views over Fez and the Zalagh mountains from its own terrace. We highly recommend it. This property also provides free parking 5 minutes walking distance. (JMG 06/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 6
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Voltage 220v

Hotel Facilities
Earliest check-in at 14:00
Room Service from 8:00 to 20:00
2 floors
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Sauna
Tennis
Golf
Shop
Boutique
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities

RIAD DAR DMANA

20 RUE SALAJ DOUH BATHA
FEZ
MOROCCO

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Location
The Riad Dar Dmana is located inside La Medina, in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List but ideally positioned close to the Batha square and having easy car access. There is a parking 2 minutes away the Riad.

Rooms
Being a Riad the rooms vary from one to the other but all has been decorated with care and taste, in traditional Moroccan style, reflecting the characteristics of the traditional Moroccan houses. All the rooms has air conditioning, fairly big bathrooms and satellite tv as well as direct telephone line.

Restaurant
The riads hardly have a restaurant itself but the whole riad, and in this particular case from the patio, to the rooms including the terrace can be used as the area to have interesting & tasty traditional Moroccan food. The food normally must be request in advanced.

Exterior
The exterior is a non impressive medina house, with an small door with the plaque with the name.

Lobby
The entrance drives you to the central patio, and relaxing and attractive area where the two floors of rooms are around.

General
Fantastic option for service, quality of the facilities, the restaurant and the location. We recommend it. (JMG 08/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 9
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms
 - Quad rooms
 - Non-smoking rooms

Room Facilities
Internet via television
Connection for laptop
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
Hairdryer

Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Room service 24 hour
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Laundry facilities

RIAD EL YACOUT

9 DERB GUEBBAS BATHA
FES MEDINA 30200
MOROCCO

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Location
The Riad El Yacout is located inside La Medina, in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List but ideally positioned close to the Batha square and having easy car access. There is a parking 5 minutes away from the Riad.

Rooms
The rooms in this Riad are spacious and individually decorated on the traditional Moroccan style. The warm colors give a calm atmosphere in the rooms. The bathrooms are surprisingly spacious and decorated with care & taste. All rooms have tv, mini fridge & air condition.

Restaurant
Being a Riad there is not a specific area as a restaurant but the patio. The guest, in any case, can enjoy a fantastic Moroccan traditional meal in any area of the property; from the room to the terrace.

Exterior
The building is an old wealthy family house in La medina. This is difficult to see from the outside but the inside. Therefore the Riad looks like any other house in La Medina.

Lobby
As a lobby there is the big main central patio. There is not a proper reception.

General
This Riad is a good option for location, service and amenities. ( JMG 08/06)

Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 12
 - Single rooms
 - Double rooms
 - Twin rooms
 - Triple rooms

Room Facilities
Connection for laptop
Air conditioning
Television
Mini bar
Hairdryer

Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 floor
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Tennis
Golf
Shop
Boutique
Beauty parlour
Travel agency facilities
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities