Stays in Ben Slimane
Ben Slimane is a quiet inland town between Casablanca and Rabat, built around its eucalyptus forest and the Royal Golf de Benslimane, with the Rumailat and Mansouria beaches a short drive to the coast.
Ben Slimane sits on the plateau between Casablanca and Rabat, a town people usually reach on their way to a golf weekend or a quiet stretch of Atlantic coast rather than as a headline destination in itself. The Royal Golf de Benslimane anchors the west side of town, ringed by the eucalyptus forest that gives the area its particular smell after rain, while Rumailat and Mansouria beaches sit a short drive north for travellers who want sand without the crowds of Casablanca. Stays here suit golfers, families road-tripping the coast, and anyone wanting a calm base outside the two big cities. Hotels are modern and low-rise rather than historic riads, and the appeal is space, quiet, and easy driving distance to the coast.
Ben Slimane in numbers
What to expect
- Royal Golf de Benslimane on the western edge of town
- Rumailat and Mansouria beaches a short drive north
- The eucalyptus forest that surrounds the town
- Roughly equidistant between Casablanca and Rabat
- Weekly souk drawing villages from the surrounding countryside
- Quieter, lower-key alternative to staying in Casablanca
Local tips
- ✓Book a car for your stay: Ben Slimane's hotels sit outside the centre and the golf course and beaches are a drive away, not a walk.
- ✓Pack for wind if you are heading to Rumailat or Mansouria: the Atlantic coast here is breezier than Casablanca's sheltered corniche.
- ✓Visit on souk day if your dates allow it, since the weekly market is when the town is busiest and most alive.
- ✓Plan golf mornings early: the course gets warm by midday and tee times fill first on weekends with Casablanca visitors.
- ✓Use Ben Slimane as a stopover between Casablanca and Rabat rather than a long stay, unless golf or the beach is the point.
- ✓Confirm breakfast times directly with your hotel, since smaller aparthotel-style properties here often run a shorter service window than city hotels.
Where to stay
Frequently asked
What is Ben Slimane known for?
Ben Slimane is known for the Royal Golf de Benslimane, one of Morocco's established golf courses, and for the eucalyptus forest that surrounds the town. It also serves as a gateway to the Rumailat and Mansouria beaches on the nearby Atlantic coast.
Where should I stay in Ben Slimane?
Most travellers choose modern aparthotel-style properties on the edges of town, close to the golf course or the road toward the coast, rather than the town centre itself, which is mainly residential and administrative.
How far is Ben Slimane from Casablanca?
Ben Slimane sits roughly midway between Casablanca and Rabat, making it a workable base or stopover for travellers splitting time between Morocco's largest city and its capital.
Is Ben Slimane good for a beach trip?
Ben Slimane itself is inland, but Rumailat and Mansouria beaches are a short drive north, offering a quieter Atlantic coastline than the busier beaches directly around Casablanca.
What types of accommodation are available in Ben Slimane?
Expect small modern hotels and aparthotels rather than historic riads, often with kitchenette units, terraces and family rooms geared toward golf trips, road-trip stopovers and weekend getaways.
Is Ben Slimane suitable for a family trip?
Yes: family rooms are available, the pace is calmer than Casablanca, and the combination of golf, forest and nearby beaches gives families more than one way to fill a weekend.