Barcelo Anfa Casablanca takes its place among the better-rated five-star hotels in the city, with a guest score of around nine out of ten. The page places it in Sidi Belyout, the district that holds the old medina and the port, and one reviewer notes that restaurants and bakeries are within walking distance and the medina is close. That makes it an appealing base for visitors who want to be near the oldest part of the city while sleeping in modern comfort. Sidi Belyout is not the glossy seafront of Ain Diab, and it does not have the Art Deco avenues at the door, but it is practical: you can walk to the medina, the Sqala bastion and Rick's Cafe, take a short taxi to the Hassan II Mosque and reach Casa Port station for trains to Rabat in minutes. The Barcelo brand is Spanish, so expect a pleasant international style with attentive service and a busy breakfast.
Location and getting around
The district lies at the northern edge of the centre, where the old city meets the port. From here the medina walls and the Sqala are within a walk, the Art Deco boulevard is a short stroll or taxi ride inland, and the Corniche and the mosque lie west along the coast. The setting is busy and urban, so take care with bags in crowds, and use taxis in the evening. The nearby station makes Rabat and the airport train line convenient.
Rooms and facilities
Five-star hotels in Casablanca typically offer spacious rooms, a restaurant and bar, a fitness room and meeting facilities, and you should check the booking page for the current details, including whether there is a pool or spa, since facilities vary and are updated. Request a quiet room away from the street if you are sensitive to noise, and consider including breakfast, which guests often praise at hotels in this class. Ask about airport transfers, which are useful given the distance to the airport.
Who it suits and what to know: travellers who want a high guest score, a five-star standard and a position near the old town and the station. It suits first-timers who plan to walk, rail travellers heading to Rabat, and couples who prefer the character of the old port area to the resort feel of the Corniche. It is not the place for a beach holiday, so pair it with a day on the seafront if you want sand. Rates vary through the year and rise around events, so compare dates and check cancellation terms.
Why stay here
- ✓Near the old medina and port
- ✓Walk to Sqala bastion
- ✓Close to Casa Port station
- ✓Five-star standard
- ✓Guest score around 9 out of 10
- ✓Restaurants and bakeries nearby
- ✓Short taxi to Hassan II Mosque
- ✓Quiet room requests
Good questions
Where is the Barcelo Anfa Casablanca?+
It is in Sidi Belyout, near the old medina and the port, with the Hassan II Mosque a short drive away.
Is it good for rail travellers?+
Its position near the port side of the centre makes Casa Port station convenient for trains to Rabat.
How is it rated by guests?+
Guests give it a score of around nine out of ten from several hundred reviews.
