The Royal Mansour Collection has announced the opening of its third property, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, on Morocco’s lesser-known Mediterranean coast, not far from Tangier and very close to Tetouan.

Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay sits on an expansive beach, lapped by the turquoise Mediterranean water. The hotel’s 55 suites and villas blend effortlessly into the surrounding landscape, offering panoramic views of the sea, the property’s lush gardens, and the Rif mountains.

Every villa comes with its own dedicated butler, ensuring the very highest level of Moroccan hospitality, an element deeply rooted in the DNA of the Royal Mansour Collection. The Privilege Seafront Villas also have private swimming pools, separated from the beach by a small dune for privacy.

Like all Royal Mansour Collection properties, the resort’s architecture elegantly combines contemporary style and Moroccan tradition. Weaving, zellige tiles, marble mosaics, parquet flooring and inlaid ceilings have been created by the finest craftsmen using the most authentic materials to produce stunning interiors that reflect local design as well as the coastal setting.

A Gastronomic Paradise
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay boasts three Michelin-starred chefs across four restaurants.

At Coccinella, Massimiliano Alajmo and his brother Raffaele serve quintessential Italian cuisine from a traditional trattoria, such as fresh homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and some of their speciality dishes.

At La Table, Éric Frechon cooks the very best French fusion cooking, incorporating Japanese nuances and a few spicy notes that pay homage to Morocco. At Le Méditerranée, the seafood-loving Quique Dacosta, Spain’s most famous chef, transforms his country’s specialities, such as rice cooked in paella, into sublime dishes.

Dacosta is also in charge of the Pool Beach, where he has created spectacular ‘Palmas’, sumptuous bento boxes inspired by flavours from around the world, exclusively for Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay.

The Pool Beach will also be serving Dacosta’s haute couture version of firm favourites, such as sandwiches, tortillas, ice cream, waffles, and more, for casual mid-day dining.

The Alboran Club is the beating heart of the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay: a bar, a boutique, and a lounge area where guests can relax at any time of day or night. They can savour a morning espresso on the terrace, have afternoon tea in the cosy library (while reading or playing board games), or enjoy a signature cocktail as live music plays against the backdrop of the setting sun.

A Family Seaside Destination
The fabulous Lila Beach Kids’ Club organises a wide range of land- and water-based activities so that parents and children can relax, have fun and enjoy themselves while forging everlasting holiday memories.

Welcoming children between the ages of four and 12, the professional team of child carers leads classes in Arabic culture (calligraphy, music, cooking, and more) and oversees pizza-making and mocktails. Budding botanists and entomologists can explore the extensive gardens while games and water-based activities, such as boat rides and inflatables suitable for all ages, are on offer at the beach.

There is even a dedicated kids’ dining room with scaled-down furniture and a child-friendly menu.

A Destination Spa & Wellness Centre
The Spa, with its emerald marble pools, overlooks the sea and will provide a cocooning wellness experience in which guests can regain their inner balance through a journey of personalised treatments that combine traditional rituals and the latest technology, including cosmetic treatments when it opens in December 2024. Beauty and body treatments are already available, including hairdressing services and a well-equipped gym with a Pilates studio.

Outstanding Resort Activities
Sports enthusiasts are spoilt for choice at Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, with countless water activities on offer, such as paddle boards, water bikes, kayaks, foil surfing, wake surfing, water skiing, and wakeboarding for on-water fun, and Seabobs providing an exhilarating way to explore the seabed.

For those who prefer a more genteel sea experience, the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay has two luxury Riva boats available to guests for unforgettable sea outings: feel the wind in your hair as the Riva speeds along the coastline before the crew drops anchor for a spot of lunch.

Exciting Expeditions
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay is really hoping to shine a light on this part of the country, sometimes called “Andalusian Morocco”, which is still relatively unknown outside Morocco.

The hotel has hired the best guides with expert knowledge of the region’s history and culture to accompany guests as they discover Tetouan, Chefchaouen and Tangier.

Tetouan is just a 20-minute drive from the resort and has one of the Kingdom’s best-preserved Medinas, as well as the El Ensanche quarter, built in the early 20th century in the Spanish colonial style that is reminiscent of the most beautiful Andalusian cities.

A 90-minute drive away, set on the mountainside, is the city of Chefchaouen. It is renowned for the countless shades of blue of its Medina, its remarkably rich history, and its skilful artisans, making it a shopper’s paradise.

Inland, guests can explore the majestic landscapes of the Rif, a mountainous arc that runs through northern Morocco, offering endless opportunities for hiking and discovering local crafts such as age-old pottery, roasted olive oil pressing and beautiful hats handmade by local women.

Finally, the mythical Tangier, at the very tip of Africa, is also a 90-minute drive from the hotel. With its thousand-year history, cosmopolitan vibe, and light that captivated the likes of Matisse and Delacroix, this city continues to enchant its visitors.

“We are delighted to welcome Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay,” commented Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President, Member Experience, The Leading Hotels of the World. “After Marrakech and Casablanca, this is the third Royal Mansour hotel to join The Leading Hotels of the World. This superb 10-hectare estate on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast is a magnificent illustration of the Moroccan art of living, showcasing exceptional local craftsmanship while ensuring a quality of service and uncommon experience expected by Leading Hotels’ guests.”

Getting There
The closest international airports to Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay are Tetouan (15 minutes) and Tangier (75 minutes). All guests who book directly with Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay benefit from private transfers from and to Tetouan Airport; guests booking Premier Suites Seafront, Privilege Suites, and Villas also qualify for private transfers from and to Tangier Airport, as well as fast-track access at Tangier airport on arrival and departure.

Rates: Rates start from 4500 MAD (currently approx. £350) and include breakfast. Reservations can be made by emailing reservation@royalmansour.com.

More information on the hotel and its facilities can be found at https://www.royalmansour.com/en/tamuda-bay/.