Casablanca, MoroccoAin Diab
Villa Sahrai
Modernist coastal villa
Ain Diab Casablanca, Morocco
Opened
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Modernist coastal villa
The hotel channels mid-century Anfa architecture, pairing sharp geometric lines with shaded terraces facing the Atlantic.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Christophe Pillet balances coastal Anfa modernism with terracotta, marble, and deep overhangs.
Listed
Atlantic sunset drinks and resident DJs define nights on L'Aragosta's oceanfront rooftop deck.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The French architect Christophe Pillet is responsible for the building, a modernist monument that bears echoes of Art Deco and classical North African architecture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Ain Diab Beach lies just across the street, along a lively corniche lined with restaurants and beach clubs.
The rooms
Rooms layer textured plaster and terracotta with polished marble, finished with original art and stacks of art books.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden columns and padded daybeds line the heated indoor lap pool, set beneath soft ambient lighting.
The hammams and sauna
Two vaulted hammams have warm marble scrubbing slabs and zellige tilework, set beside a dry heat sauna.
Restaurant
L'Aragosta
Wood-paneled booths look straight out over the Atlantic, serving Mediterranean seafood beneath wide picture windows.
Restaurant
Rubillini's
This Italian trattoria runs from morning espresso to late cocktails, with a vaulted dining room and an ocean terrace.
At the table
A fluted stone bar displays fresh raw seafood under globe chandeliers, catching the afternoon coastal light.
How it began
Siblings Anis and Rizlane Sefrioui built the hotel to carry their Fez hospitality tradition to the Casablanca coast.
Casablanca
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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.