The Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens a new chapter by breathing new life into this historic place anchored in the memory of the Rbatis. The building occupied by the hotel once bore the name of Kasr Al Bahr which was none other than the summer residence of the Sultan Moulay Slimane in the 18th century.
In 1912, the site was converted into hospitallater bearing the name of Marie Feuilletin homage to a nurse from the French Red Cross with exemplary dedication. A heroic figure, she marked the history of Moroccan medicine by making this hospital a model of care, where medical excellence and humanism coexisted. Affectionately nicknamed “Marifilly” by regulars, the establishment was a pillar of the health system at the time, as well as a école trainer for many interns, before closing its doors in 1999, after almost a century of activity.
It is in this place steeped in history that Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr comes to embody the luxe and theMoroccan hospitality. The renovation took up the challenge of preserving the soul of the place by brilliantly retaining the neo-Moorish style while integrating contemporary touches. Thus, during the rehabilitation of the premises, certain buildings were demolished then rebuilt identically, while three others were restored while preserving period elements. “At Four Seasons, we are always inspired by the destination around us to create new experiences for our guests, especially when we have the opportunity to revive the walls of a building with such history,” said Rainer Stampfergeneral manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr.
Between luxury and tradition
The metamorphosis of the premises was entrusted to architectural firm Roger Nazarian and Associates which had Moroccan heritage as its common thread, thus endowing each living space with traditional touches, including the emblematic tiles of Zelligethe colored glass windows and the worked copper accessories. Bordered by theAtlantic Oceanthe Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr has 160 rooms, 40 suites, including 10 signature suites, including the Turquoise Ocean View suite with its generous spaces, and the Moulay Slimane presidential suite, made up of three bedrooms, embodying the quintessence of luxury . Like a hidden treasure, the Riad du Sultanwhich was the residence of Moulay Slimane, offers a unique experience suspended in time. This 950² jewel houses a large terrace, a gym with hammam and a rooftop infinity pool with ocean views.
A business and leisure destination
After notable experiences through Mediterranean and the Middle Eastthe executive chef Sebastiano Spriveri takes the reins of the tables at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr. THE Restaurant la Flamme offers a mixed gastronomy with oven-baked specialties as well as a variety of Moroccan dishes. The Marie Brewery in the air of Parisian bistro highlights the cuisine of France, while the Nora Lobby Lounge offers pastries revisited, created by the executive pastry chef Gregory Chrismant. Two other tables will soon enrich the gastronomic offer: the Mediterranean restaurant Verdello and an establishment dedicated to Asian flavors.
The journey of the senses continues spa of the hotel. This temple of well-being with a view of the ocean houses 10 treatment cabins, a traditional Moroccan hammamand beauty salonand a indoor swimming pool illuminated by a natural light well. Enjoying a strategic location, the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is also positioned as a destination MICE. The hotel has dedicated 2700 m² of modular and fully equipped spaces to events. The Royal Room can accommodate up to 1,000 people, the junior ballroom and the meeting rooms offer flexibility for organizing business meetingsof the seminars or tailor-made private events. In addition, the space Warchadedicated tocraftsmanship and to the Moroccan creationwill soon open its doors to highlight the talent of artistes local.
A holistic vision of customer needs is one of the leitmotifs of this openness: “The groupe Four Seasons now has three hotels Morocco. The one of Casablanca is business oriented, that of Marrakech hobbiesand the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat in Kasr Al Bahr is positioned between the two. We want to offer a hybrid experience: during the week, an urban and business hotel, and at the weekend, a leisure destination for families or getaways,” Rainer Stampfer told “Le Matin”. He also underlined the ambition to organize itinerant stays across Morocco, linking Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat to discover the wealth of the Kingdom.
On the occasion of its inauguration, and until March 31, 2024, the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is offering an exceptional 15% discount on its accommodation rates.
