Top Medina Stays in Casablanca

Citadines Almaz Aparthotel Casablanca suits families who like some independence: family rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a kitchenette, handy for snacks and simple meals. Several breakfast options are offered, and the garden gives children a place outside. Parents can use the spa, the sauna and the fitness centre, and free private parking on site helps when travelling by car. WiFi is free. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 over 253 reviews.

I would pick Family Aparthotel for families who want to cook a little and spread out in Casablanca. Family rooms have kitchenettes, private bathrooms and air conditioning, which makes breakfast and snacks easier with children. A buffet breakfast with local specialities and halal options is served daily, and the front desk is open 24 hours. The shuttle is paid, so budget for it. Guests score it 9.1 across 2,166 reviews.

Hôtel particulier Le DOGE is a five-star Relais & Châteaux address in a renovated 1930s building in central Casablanca, a minute's walk from Parc de la Ligue Arabe, where children can run off energy. Rooms are air-conditioned with Nespresso machines and free internet. The library with its fireplace and the rooftop give quiet corners, and parents can book the spa and hammam. It suits families with older children who appreciate a calm setting. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 over 341 reviews.

Le Square By Onomo Collection is a five-star hotel in Casablanca with a family-friendly restaurant that serves halal and vegetarian meals, useful when children or parents have dietary needs. Private check-in and check-out make arrival calmer with tired children. Parents can take turns at the spa, the steam room or the fitness centre, and the terrace and bar suit a quiet evening. A paid shuttle is available and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 over 326 reviews.

Spinoza House Suite de luxe gives families a central base in the Maarif district of Casablanca, with air-conditioned family rooms that each have a kitchenette, handy for breakfasts and children's snacks. Daily housekeeping keeps the room in order during a longer stay, and the terrace offers a little outdoor space. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and a shuttle can be booked for a fee. No pool or restaurant is listed.

I would pick Appartement Cosy et central for a family that wants space and a kitchen. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, plus free WiFi, a lift, and a bidet and hairdryer in the bathroom. The listing places it near major city attractions in Casablanca. Two reviews give it an 8, which is too few to rely on, so I would confirm the sleeping arrangements with the property before booking.

Free parking and a restaurant on site are what make ibis Casanearshore workable for a family passing through Casablanca: you can park, eat and sleep without crossing the city. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, and the restaurant serves both local and international dishes, which helps with fussy eaters. The terrace and shared lounge give some space outside the room. The city centre and Ain Diab beach are a short drive away.

I would pick Hotel Moroccan House for a family that wants a traditional Moroccan setting in central Casablanca. The central patio with a fountain sets the tone, rooms are air-conditioned, and a spa with sauna and hammam is on site. The restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine. The hotel is suitable for families, including guests with reduced mobility. Guests rate it 7.3 across 1,433 reviews: pleasant character, not luxury.

I would book Garden Bay Signature AppartHotel for families who want beach time from Casablanca, with direct access to El Mreissah Beach plus an infinity pool and a garden. Family rooms have balconies, fully equipped kitchens, washing machines and air-conditioning, which suits a longer stay with children. The restaurant serves Moroccan and international dishes with halal options. A guest score of 7.2 from 77 reviews is modest, so I would book it for the setting and the space rather than for polish.

I would pick the East West Hotel for a family that wants a central Casablanca base without paying for extras. It stands near Casablanca Cathedral, Arab League Park and the Ancient Medina. Family rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms and TV, there is free WiFi, and a continental breakfast is served daily. The restaurant serves British and Irish cuisine, an unusual choice for Morocco. Guests rate it 7.0 across 734 reviews: fair, not special.