Casablanca’s legendary palace hotel, reborn. Originally opened in 1952 as the city’s first five-star hotel, the Royal Mansour has reopened in 2024 after an eight-year restoration to reclaim its status as Casablanca’s most ultra-luxurious address​ ROYALMANSOUR.COM ​ ROYALMANSOUR.COM . This iconic hotel, located in the heart of the downtown Art Deco district, now offers 149 lavish rooms, suites, and even private apartments, blending 1950s modernist glamor with cutting-edge comfort​ ROYALMANSOUR.COM . The interiors feature marble columns, grand staircases, and elegant retro design touches – a “faithful reincarnation” of its golden-age architecture​ ROYALMANSOUR.COM . On-site are three exceptional restaurants (including a 23rd-floor venue with 360° panoramic city and ocean views​ ROYALMANSOUR.COM ) helmed by top chefs – one of which is a brasserie by three-Michelin-starred chef Eric Frechon​ MALIKA-IN-MOROCCO.COM . The Royal Mansour’s spa is arguably the finest in the city: a 2,500 m² wellness facility complete with a traditional hammam, massage suites, and a stunning indoor pool​ MALIKA-IN-MOROCCO.COM . Every aspect of this hotel exudes luxury, from the personalized butler service to the haute couture furnishings. As one travel writer put it, “if you can afford the price tag, there really is no better place to stay in Casablanca.”