Farah Casablanca

Farah Casablanca is a large five-star landmark hotel on Avenue des FAR in the centre-ville of Casablanca, Morocco. Avenue des FAR is one of the city's principal downtown arteries, and the hotel stands within reach of the Old Medina, the Place des Nations Unies, the central market area and the tram line. The Hassan II Mosque is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away by taxi, the Casa Voyageurs railway station about the same, and Mohammed V International Airport around 40 kilometres to the south-east. The property is a high-rise city hotel of considerable size, conceived for a mix of business, conference and leisure guests, and its scale gives it a prominent place on the downtown skyline. Rooms are offered as standard rooms, double or twin rooms and suites, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and higher floors typically provide wide city views. Dining is a strength: the hotel is described as having several restaurants and bars, covering breakfast buffets, international menus and Moroccan dishes, which suits guests who prefer to eat on site. A pool and a fitness centre complete the leisure offer, though the hotel is an urban rather than a beachfront property, so ocean access means a taxi ride to the Corniche. Service is that of a large full-service hotel, with a concierge, event and meeting facilities and staff generally fluent in Arabic, French and English. The hotel suits business travellers, tour groups and visitors who want to be near downtown sights and transport. Rates of roughly MAD 1,000 to 1,900 per night fall in the upscale bracket, with promotional rates available outside peak seasons. Because the hotel is large, check-in and breakfast can be busy during conferences and group arrivals, and requesting a higher floor can improve both views and quiet. Visitors should plan for central-city traffic and use the tram for simple downtown trips.