{"id":221849,"date":"2026-04-23T16:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=221849"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:11:45","slug":"waldorf-astoria-luxe-rabat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/waldorf-astoria-luxe-rabat","title":{"rendered":"Waldorf Astoria: a luxury hotspot in Rabat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From its 55 storeys, it is all of Morocco and its future that can be contemplated. Inaugurated in Rabat in mid-April by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, the Mohammed VI Tower dominates the Moroccan capital and the city of Sal\u00e9, the Grand Theatre of Rabat designed by Zaha Hadid, and the international airport, all located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a rocket on its launchpad \u2013 since it has the shape of one \u2013 this tower, one of the tallest on the continent, symbolises <em>The emergence of the African continent and the rise of Morocco under the impetus of the Moroccan sovereign, who was pleased to grant this emblematic monument the honour of bearing his august name.<\/em>describes the official statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spearheaded by entrepreneur Othman Benjelloun, one of Morocco's leading economic figures, this gigantic project saw the participation of the Belgian group BESIX, already involved in the construction of the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as well as the Moroccan building leader TGCC. It has an eco-responsible dimension, with the south facade covered by a double skin of high-performance photovoltaic panels. To design the complex, Spanish architect Rafael de La-Hoz was partnered with Moroccan architect Hakim Benjelloun, while Pierre-Yves Rochon was in charge of the interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total area of 102,800 m\u00b2, very high-end office spaces and apartments, with restaurants at its base and an observatory at the very top. A collection of 7,000 works of art are dotted throughout. This prestigious mixed-use complex also houses a luxury hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Rabat Sal\u00e9, also decorated by Pierre-Yves Rochon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-id=\"221867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-suite-diplomatique.jpg\" alt=\"Diplomatic Suite at the Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Sal\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-221867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-suite-diplomatique.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-suite-diplomatique-300x200-derived.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-suite-diplomatique-18x12-derived.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diplomatic Suite at the Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Sal\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-id=\"221865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-sky-meeting.jpg\" alt=\"Sky Meeting Room\" class=\"wp-image-221865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-sky-meeting.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-sky-meeting-300x200-derived.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wa-rabat-sky-meeting-18x12-derived.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sky Meeting Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hilton Group's luxury brand has indeed been located on the top floors, from the 29th upwards.<sup>e<\/sup>to offer 55 rooms and suites \u2013 including a duplex penthouse \u2013 which combine timeless elegance and Moroccan refinement. In addition, of course, unique views. To complete its arrival, Waldorf Astoria has come to Rabat with its signature lounge, Peacock Alley, in addition to a brasserie run by Moroccan chef Lahcen Hafid and a world-renowned name in gastronomy, Alain Ducasse, who is behind the Mediterranean-inspired menu at the Aldabaran restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-varenne-link-block\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/hotel-openings-africa-middle-east-2026\/\" data-id=\"214627\">Also read: Hotels: planned openings in Africa and the Middle East in 2026<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>With its suspended spa between the 31<sup>e<\/sup> and 32<sup>e<\/sup> floors of the tower, housing a panoramic indoor swimming pool, the Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Sal\u00e9 complements an offering aimed at business travellers seeking exclusivity. But the hotel also presents itself as a prime venue \u2013 in every sense of the word \u2013 for prestigious conferences and diplomatic receptions with its Grand Salon on the 29th floor.<sup>e<\/sup> floor. No more and no less than the great reception hall of the Moroccan capital with its capacity of 900 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three additional meeting rooms, ranging from 60 to 90 m\u00b2, and a 167 m\u00b2 lounge are added to this MICE space, totalling 1,400 m\u00b2. <em>We are proud to introduce the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Rabat-Sal\u00e9, setting a new benchmark for refined luxury in the Moroccan capital.<\/em> \", said Guy Hutchinson, Hilton's President of Middle East and Africa.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Rabat, the Mohammed VI Tower, among Africa's tallest skyscrapers, has just been inaugurated and houses a luxurious Waldorf Astoria hotel, featuring 55 rooms and the largest reception hall in Morocco's capital.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":221863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[1009,1229,1805,2371],"type-darticle":[52],"n_magazine":[],"class_list":["post-221849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotellerie","tag-maroc","tag-mice","tag-hilton","tag-hotels-de-luxe","type-darticle-breve","vapo-free"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - 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