Rabat to Get Luxury Anantara Retreat With Seven Villas, Spa and Pool
A new luxury hotel is in the works in Rabat. International group Minor Hotels has announced its arrival in Morocco with a complex offering 38 accommodations, including seven three-bedroom villas, in the capital’s diplomatic district. It is scheduled to open in early 2030.
Seven three-bedroom villas, upscale suites and a spa: Rabat will be home to the first Moroccan property from Minor Hotels, which operates in 67 countries. The project, named Anantara Retreat Rabat, was announced this Monday, October 12, in an official statement from the hotel group. It will be developed in partnership with Bloom Holding, a real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi.
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The future property will be located in Rabat’s diplomatic district, around 20 minutes from the city center. It will have 38 accommodation units, including rooms, suites and seven villas, each with three bedrooms. The architecture will combine traditional Moroccan elements with contemporary design.
The complex will also offer a restaurant, a Moroccan tea lounge, a swimming pool, meeting rooms, a fitness center and an Anantara spa. The two partners are primarily targeting diplomats, business travelers and affluent tourists.
An Emirati developer behind the project
For Minor Hotels, the signing marks its first venture in Morocco. The group operates or is developing more than 640 hotels and branded residences across 67 countries. Its portfolio includes the Anantara, NH Collection, Tivoli and Avani brands.
Bloom Holding brings its experience in real estate development. The Abu Dhabi-based company operates in several sectors, including housing, mixed-use developments, hospitality and education. The Rabat project marks a new stage in its international expansion.
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The announcement adds to the many hotel projects underway in the Moroccan capital, which is seeking to expand its capacity ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Several international groups are already developing upscale properties there, particularly in the business travel and luxury segments.
Anantara Retreat Rabat is scheduled to open in early 2030, a few months before the start of the World Cup
