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Vichy Célestins Spa Hôtel Casablanca

About…

Grande. Opulent. Chic. Contemporary. Impeccable…just a few attributes that have been used to describe the spectacular Vichy Célestins Spa Hôtel, in Casablanca. This luxury hotel is a 45-minutes’ drive from Casablanca International Airport, in the municipality of Bouznika - its name translates as ‘Owner of the Small Alley’, which represents how peaceful this part of Casablanca’s coastline is.

The Resort & its grounds stand proudly amongst an impressive backdrop of the Plage de Bouznika and is surrounded by the esteemed Resort of Bahia Golf Beach, which ranges over 500 hectares that include a 9-hole Golf Course, Golf Club, a Seminar Area and Tennis Courts.

The Hotel is equally impressive, as it offers 130 contemporary & luxury suites facing the ocean. If you are on a holistic journey of self-care, allow the Hotel’s Wellness Clinic and impressive 3,000 m² Global Health Spa to assist. These facilities promote restorative treatments such as the latest techniques in anti-ageing, fitness and well-being generation, an Aqua Aerobics pool, Thalassotherapy care treatments, a well-equipped gym, Hydrothermal area, Yoga studio and much more. If you are simply looking to relax poolside, guests are invited to make use of the two large outdoor swimming pools and indoor swimming pool. Pure relaxation! However, we believe that no day of pampering is complete without a refined meal. Le Restaurant International du Vichy Célestins have spared no expense by ensuring that lunch and dinner are served to the highest standard, so you are welcome to enjoy local Moroccan and European cuisines’, all within the relaxing ambience of the Atlantic Ocean facing restaurant.

This really is a Resort that promotes rejuvenation!

Key Sustainable Features…

Vichy Célestins Spa Hotel is committed to protecting the planet for future generations by adopting a holistic approach towards sustainability and sustainable initiatives across multiple touch points in the hotel. This journey has started in early 2018 with the installation of the Trigeneration (CCHP) Plant; the hotel has since achieved waste and water reduction, better utilisation of resources and energy. In addition, energy saving LED lightbulbs have been installed across the Hotel, which has led to a marked reduction in energy consumption. The hotel is located in 18 hole golf course where Vichy Célestins aim to save water and electricity by using a drip irrigation system on the golf course and in the garden - the water is then recycled to irrigate the golf course and these gardens. As well as this, the Hotel is committed to using organic fertilisers and pesticides in their stunning gardens.

Travel Matters Highlights…

It’s time to indulge and rekindle that amour-propre!

Vichy Célestins Spa Hôtel provides first class facilities and treatments that promote recovery, relaxing and tranquillity. Travel Matters therefore recommends that guests embrace the practice of France’s Vichy Thermal Medicine, combined with the Vichy Method and its ‘5 Keys’ that assimilate an array of themed Residential Packages. Gusts that choose to be pampered will experience Thalassotherapy, weight loss, beauty care and Lifestyle Coaching…all through the Vichy Method!

Depending on what you desire to achieve, Vichy Célestins Spa Hôtel are confident they can deliver. There are several treatments and ‘Health-Nutrition-Wellbeing-Beauty’ packages available to guests, which range from 1 night short breaks, 3 nights and longer stays. Feel free to enquire and you will be advised by a Wellness Professional.

Map & Location…

‘We'll Always Have Paris’…who needs Paris, when you have Casablanca on your doorstep!

Marrakech and Fes are typically noted for being the more popular tourist destinations in Morocco, but we implore potential holiday-goers to consider Casablanca as their next holiday choice. Casablanca is often noted as the Business capital of Morocco, but that’s not to say that it’s all work and no play! Morocco is the perfect playground for lovers of art deco splendours, a French colonial legacy, stone alleyways and brilliantly persevered artefacts.

To prove that we know what we’re talking about, we have cherry-picked three must see attractions -

Firstly, the Mosque ‘Hassan II Mosque’ is a prime example of how a religious site can be set in a contemporary light. This place of holy worship was constructed in 1993 and boasts the impressive feat of being the second largest Mosque in the continent of Africa. Hassan II Mosque can accommodate over 100,000 worshippers and even allows non-Muslim visitors to experience this stunningly adorned Mosque through guided tours.

Have you heard of Rick’s Café? Well you should have! This Piano Bar was designed with the Humphrey Bogart classic, Casablanca, in mind. The two pioneering spirits behind its theme were a former American Diplomat (Kathy Kriger) and Architect (Bill Willis) who were both devoted to Curtiz’s romantic masterpiece. Everything from its Palm Trees, Bar, Piano Stage, Brass Chandeliers and Cocktail Menu pay delightful homage to the 1942 classic…time to ‘round up the usual suspects’ and have an unforgettable evening!

To conclude our ‘Top 3’, readers may be interested to know a little more about the Abderrahman Slaoui Museum. This exhibition showcases some of the more unusual pieces of Moroccan art. Its owner, Abderrahman Slaoui, was a Businessman and Art Collector with a great eye for an unappreciated treasure. Hung from its walls and ceilings; the Museum flaunts figurative portraits, landscape paintings and ancient posters & from its cabinets and mounts, guests can observe striking jewellery, relics and vases. There is even temporary exhibitions that feature up & coming Moroccan artists.

If you still have time to fit anything else into your day, make sure to visit; Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Central Market, Place Mohamed V, Parc de la Ligue Arabe, Corniche and much more…