Kenzi Tower Hotel

Rooms and decor

Picture a dark-glass twin tower rising 28 floors, visible from almost every corner of Casablanca — that is the Twin Center, the skyscraper that has become the city's calling card, and Kenzi Tower Hotel owns everything from floor 17 up to the top. So the roughly 230 rooms here are not ordinary hotel rooms; they sit on top of the city behind big floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto panoramic views of the skyline, the blue dome of Hassan II Mosque in the distance, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching to the horizon. The decor is warm business-class with light Moroccan touches — brass lamps, zellige tilework on a few walls, and local-pattern rugs over wood floors. Most rooms are roomy and comfortable, with soft beds and marble bathrooms that have a separate tub and shower. The desk by the window is the detail business travelers love, because you look up from your laptop straight into the Casablanca skyline. Many reviews agree on one thing: pulling the curtains on a high floor in the morning is the moment that makes the price feel worth it.

Food and amenities

Beyond the view, the heart of a stay here is the Tarah Spa tucked inside the hotel. The draw is a genuine Moroccan hammam — a marble steam room with the traditional gommage scrub using black soap and a kessa glove, a beauty ritual Moroccan women have practiced for generations. Several reviews say the first session left their skin so smooth they booked another before checkout. Alongside it sit an indoor pool, a sauna, and treatment rooms for massages, while the gym is fully kitted out. One floor up is the high-floor restaurant serving a wide breakfast buffet — familiar continental options plus authentic Moroccan dishes like Msemen and Baghrir pancakes with honey and fresh butter, several kinds of olives, cheese, fresh pastries, cold-pressed juice, and strong Arabica coffee that many guests praise. Sipping coffee over the morning skyline is a start to the day that is hard to find at hotels in other districts. There is also a bar and lounge for drinks, fast free Wi-Fi throughout, and front-desk staff fluent in French, English, and Arabic who handle tour and taxi bookings smoothly.

Location and getting there

Location is another strong card for Kenzi Tower. The hotel sits in the Twin Center in the middle of Maarif, the busiest shopping and business district in Casablanca. Step out of the lobby and you find malls, authentic Moroccan restaurants, brand-name boutiques, and local pastry shops to explore all evening. If you want street food, walk a little deeper into the district for kebab and tagine joints at friendly prices. Nearby is Morocco Mall, billed as the largest in North Africa, with easy access to the main routes in and out of the city. For sightseers, Hassan II Mosque — the seafront mosque that is the city's most important landmark — is about 5 to 10 minutes away by car, and you can book a tour inside. From there, an evening walk along the rocky shoreline is a favorite. The old medina and the port district are a short drive too. And from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) it is roughly 30 to 40 minutes by car, or you can take the Al Boraq train, switch to a taxi at Casa Voyageurs station, and reach the hotel soon after. In short, it works as a base for Casablanca and for onward trips elsewhere in Morocco.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide — the thing reviews mention most is that some of the interiors look dated. The Twin Center opened in 1999 and the hotel has had years of use, so the furniture, carpets, and fittings in some rooms feel worn and less crisp than a brand-new property. If you expect razor-sharp modern style or the latest interior design trends, this is still comfortable, low-key 2000s luxury. Second, the views are not equal — rooms on the Atlantic side get the ocean and the skyline, while rooms facing the second tower or the street get far less. Specify an ocean view or a high floor when you book, or you may end up with a room looking at concrete, which is a shame because the view is the whole selling point. Third, Maarif is crowded, especially at morning and evening rush hour, with heavy traffic, crowds, and the honking that is normal for a big Moroccan city. Anyone who wants to be directly on the water or prefers resort quiet may find it too busy. Finally, Wi-Fi in some rooms far from an access point can slow down; if you work online all day, ask to move rooms or use the lounge.

Our take

After reading through hundreds of real reviews, Kenzi Tower Hotel is a 5-star that sells the view from Casablanca's tallest skyscraper, a central location in the Maarif shopping and business district, and a genuine Moroccan hammam spa with full confidence. If your mental picture of Casablanca is waking up to the skyline and the Atlantic, heading down to the lobby to shop and eat Moroccan food in the liveliest district, then soaking in the hammam before bed, this hits almost every note. It works especially well for business travelers with meetings in the central district and for anyone using Casablanca as a hub before Marrakech or Fes. But if you want a hotel with bold contemporary design or a quiet beachfront resort, this may not be the one. Overall we give it 8.5/10 — best for business and sightseeing travelers who value location, the view, and easy transport over the newness of the decor.