This is one of my absolute fav hotels. Opposite other hotels build around hundred years ago this one has remained its charm and has not done an untasteful redecoration of the rooms. I hope it remains this way as the hotel has a unique atmorsphere and a great view.

I stayed during ramadan and tried out the typical ramadan breakfast served after sunset. This was a fun experience and much better than the conventional breakfast buffet served in the morning.

This is a beautiful first stop in any visit to Morocco or overland travel in Africa.

The hotel retains a real 70's feel with outdated pics of celebraties long since gone and Caid's bar which feels like a cross between any hotel bar and Sams from Casablanca playing 70's classics from Boney M!
Rooms are clean and tidy - indeed have a good view of the new marina in early development and there is a very large courtyard which is very impressive if you have been staying in smaller Riads in other cities.
However it also feels slightly unfriendly and a magnet for tourist fodder esp with the reception and conciege staff. Examples of assistanceare taxis to aiport of 200dh when rate is 100dh; a guide around the Medina for 150dh which turns out to be a mate of the Porter who hangs outside the hotel all day waiting for his buddy to throw him a tourist. The rate then turns out to be an extra 50dh/€5 . An offer of trip to Hercules Cave was 800dh but we found a taxi driver who took us there provided a little commentary for 250dh with tip.
The hotel charges for wi-fi and business centre connectivity - which is ridulous when free in most Riads. Bed and breakfast was 1500dh for 2 for 1 night in early Jan.

I just had a bad experience in the spa of this hotel. I had the most expensive treatment and it was excellent, but I stood outside in one hour and fifteen minutes, while they let me pay for a two hour treatment.

After my complaint they had all types of excuses. My skin was too sensistive that's why they stopped earlier. I could not speak to the manager because he was not there, I could not get any money back because I payed with a credit card. After getting more and more angry, they gave me some money back. I am curious if this is their normal treatment.

You know when a hotel is boasting too many stars when you are trying to catch the dawn ferry at Tanger Med and;
1. The promised 5am wake up call does not eventuate.
2. The 5.15am breakfast fails to materialize.
3. The official hotel taxi, ( usual rate
in town 20 euro, hotel taxi 40 euro,OK because you don't want to miss the boat ) after terrifying drive advises cost of 70 euro because of night drive surcharge........

It's difficult to comment on the evening meal because the meat served was unidentifiable as coming from Planet Earth. Wifi was expensive. On the other hand the views were excellent.

There are a number of iron rules regarding travel. One is never eat in a revolving restaurant. Another is never stay in a hotel that promotes itself by by listing minor celebrities
who stayed in the 1920's & 30's. We should have remembered this one.