Conrad Rabat Arzana
On Morocco’s wild Atlantic coast, Conrad Rabat Arzana offers easy access to cultural treasures. And with the new Conrad 1/3/5 series of one-, three- and five-hour curated itineraries, time-conscious travellers can delve even deeper.
Conrad 1/3/5
One-hour itineraries
When time is of the essence, 60-minute itineraries provide instant access to Rabat’s highlights.
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With an hour to spare, enjoy a light lunch at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant – one of Conrad Rabat Arzana’s four restaurants – where fresh sushi, sashimi and salads are served in a refined Japanese-style setting. The nine-course omakase offers a steady stream of small-plate delights, including a creamy Capumiso soup and succulent tiger prawn tempura. And while the business lunches are prompt, the restaurant’s sophisticated Japanese-style interior is the perfect place to linger and gaze out over the Atlantic waters below.
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A horse ride on Oued Ikkem beach with the local equestrian club is a memorable way to bask in those fiery sunsets, before retiring to Conrad Rabat Arzana’s vibrant terrace for sundowners.
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Experience local hospitality with a Moroccan tea ceremony in the lounges at Conrad Rabat Arzana. More than just refreshments, the ritual serving of tea is a chance for conversation and connection.
Three-hour itineraries
In great hospitality, details are paramount. Take time to appreciate them via these creative itineraries.
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Africa’s answer to Paris, Rabat styles itself as a ville lumière – a city of light and culture where heritage and modernity converge. At its heart is Mohammed VI Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, a landmark venue inaugurated in 2014 that marks a bold chapter in Morocco’s post-independence artistic awakening. Home to more than 200 works by Moroccan artists, the museum is both a sanctuary of national expression and a bridge to the global art world. During Monocle’s visit, an evocative exhibition of celebrated Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun’s Matisse-like art and a powerful photographic dialogue between Marc Riboud and Bruno Barbey offered an eloquent testament to the country’s enduring ability to inspire.
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Whether you choose an escale au Siam massage on a bed of warm sand or a North African hammam experience with Argan oil body balms, relaxation is guaranteed at Conrad Rabat Arzana Spa.
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Admire the city’s contrasting architectural styles by visiting two “unfinished” masterpieces: the 12th-century Hassan Tower and Zaha Hadid’s soon-to-open Grand Theatre of Rabat.
Five-hour itineraries
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Conrad Rabat Arzana is dedicated to empowering women’s craft cooperatives in the region. Join an artisan workshop to learn local skills and depart with your own elegant handmade creation.
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Join captain Driss for an Atlantic fishing lesson. Departing Conrad Rabat Arzana via Salé’s Bouregreg Marina, you will use traditional rods and sonar tracking to catch (and release) open-water fish.
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Stood proudly beside Rabat’s medina, Kasbah des Oudayas was the city’s first settlement and survives today as a well-kept haven of picturesque alleyways and artisan boutiques. Within its ochre walls lies the Andalusian Gardens, where orange blossoms perfume the air and formal symmetry is balanced by Moorish romanticism. Find shade from the sun in the National Museum of Jewelry and Adornment, a former royal pavilion displaying historic Amazigh trinkets and bridal wear. Finish with mint tea and sweet treats at the adjacent Café des Oudayas while watching the boats on the sparkling Bou Regreg estuary.
Immersive experiences
All experiences are bookable through the Conrad Concierge. Book your stay at conradhotels.com
