Rabat, MoroccoSouissi
Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
Andalusian garden resort
Souissi Rabat, Morocco
Opened
1967
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorAndalusian garden resort
Seventeen acres of rose gardens and orange groves give this capital hotel the sprawling pace of a country estate.
What it’s good at
Notable
Carved wooden headboards and mashrabiya screens bring Moroccan craft into contemporary guest rooms.
Listed
Traditional Moroccan hammams and Cinq Mondes body rituals accompany a heated indoor pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sofitel can typically be counted on to raise the stakes wherever they go; their Parisian-influenced style is sexier than the typical luxury hotel, and they’ll match up to many a boutique in the looks department.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Shaded walking trails wind through neighboring Parc Ibn Sina, and the historic city center is a short drive away.
The rooms
Balconies look onto the rose gardens or eucalyptus trees, and interiors are detailed with carved wooden headboards and mashrabiya screens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two heated outdoor pools lie among garden palms, and a mosaic pool sits under an indoor skylight.
The spa
Carved wood screens enclose treatment suites with soaking tubs, where body rituals use rhassoul clay and rose petals.
The hammam and gym
Intricate zellij tilework surrounds a marble basin in the traditional hammam, and the gym has cardio and strength machines.
Restaurant
El Patio
Bold red lacquer columns rise across the dining room, where breakfast brings fresh pastries, eggs, and Moroccan mint tea.
At the table
Amber Bar mixes cocktails against an illuminated onyx wall, and So Lounge hosts late-night DJ sets under neon lights.
How it began
The property opened in 1967 as the Rabat Hilton, long hosting international summits before designer Didier Gomez reimagined the interiors.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.