Qatar-based hotel owner, developer and operator Katara Hospitality strengthens its partnership with Accor –  the world’s most diverse hospitality group – with the opening of the new Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier in the northern region of Morocco.

Set to open later this year, the new luxury hotel will consolidate the long-standing partnership between the two groups, with Katara Hospitality already owning several landmark hotels managed by Accor.

The historical palace will feature 133 luxurious rooms and suites, a Fairmont Spa, several restaurants and bars, as well as modern conference and banquet spaces.

Katara Hospitality Chairman, HE Ali Bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, said that their investment in restoring the Tazi Palace in Tangier aligns with their strategic plans for international expansion. The Tazi Palace is their second venture in North Africa.

By committing to this agreement, our primary goal is to support the development of the local community, while sharing our expertise in the hospitality field and investing in creating a strong partnership and lasting value. Today, it gives us great pleasure to share our Moroccan flagship property with Accor.

According to Katara Hospitality Acting CEO Andrew Humphries, they are confident that the ethos of the Fairmont brand is a strategic fit. He added that it is important that they have an operator which understands and respects the heritage of the hotel, ensuring it occupies its rightful position in the local and global market-places when it opens later this year.

With its deep history blended with contemporary Moroccan architecture, the Tazi Palace will become a true hospitality icon that represents both a proud legacy and an exciting future. The resort will emerge as a relaxing urban escape that is a true celebration of rich Moroccan culture and history.

Enviable location

Located in the city of Tangier in the North of Morocco, the property enjoys an enviable location at the heart of the upscale residential Boubana area, offering guests convenient proximity to the main attractions of the city: only ten minutes away from the city centre and the Corniche and 20 minutes from the airport.

Accor Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin said that the Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier is a wonderful addition to their luxury portfolio in Morocco.

We are proud and happy to partner, once again, with Katara Hospitality on another wonderful project. We couldn’t think of a better brand than Fairmont to introduce the Palace to our guests, with the promise of an unforgettable experience in this extraordinary location.

Nestled in the heart of the city and in one of its most exclusive locations, Fairmont Tazi Palace is perfectly set on a forested hill offering unparalleled views of Tangier. Visiting guests will be immersed in an environment steeped in rich history while enjoying charismatic and engaging service. The luxurious place features sumptuous Arab-Andalusian architecture, combining ancient and modern design while staying true to Moroccan tradition.

Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier General Manager Fabien Gastinel said they are very much looking forward to bringing the world-renowned Fairmont brand to Tangier. He said that the next few months will be very exciting as their team prepares to welcome guests to the property.

Accor currently operates 41 properties in Morocco with four properties in development.

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