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     Casablanca, Morocco
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Ibis Moussifir Casablanca

  • December 18, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
Ibis Moussifir Casablanca

On a small street corner next to the massive Gare Routiere in Morocco's largest city, you'll find this somewhat large, imposing, and very European hotel. Inside, there is all the predictable ambiance you'd expect to find at an Ibis (one of Europe's biggest hotel chains). Long considered to be the Motel 6 of Europe (owned by the same company as well!), Ibis is a brand you can rely on for predictibility, if nothing else. The floor plans are the same in every hotel, the amenities are the same, and the service is usually the same (bare minimum).

I hesitantly approached the hotel after arriving on a late train from Rabat. I wasn't about to search for something better, as I wanted to be somewhat safe in this city. The hotel is literally right next to the train station - there's no wandering down dark streets looking for the front door. Just exit the train station, walk 100 feet to your right, and the hotel is right there.

I entered to be greeted (if you can call it that) by the hotel front desk. Really, they curtly acknowledged my presence while finishing up some work, and after a 5 minute wait, they attended to me. They were offering a somewhat excessive rate (50 Euro), so I headed to a nearby internet cafe down the street, where I managed to book an internet rate of just under 30 Euros per night.

I headed back and checked in for the lower rate, much to the hotel's disgruntlement. I was given the keys to one of the Ibis' standard rooms. Inside, I found a couple of twin beds with clean sheets, neatly tucked and pristine as could be. The washroom was small and spotless. The entire room was sanitized like a surgeon's room, and although it was tight, it provided the right comforts I was looking for at the right price.

A small television was available in the room, with a decent selection of English-language channels. Nothing else was in the room - just the television, the beds, a couple of nice hardwood shelves, a small safe, and the washroom.

The hotel is a great choice for those arriving by train, or leaving the following morning. It's right on the Place de la Gare in central Casablanca, convenient to all downtown locations. But, in the end, this is overpriced for Morocco, and you'd be better off paying these prices at a location that reflects that price a bit better.

Breakfast is not included. It can be added to your room for around 5 Euros per person, which is a decent value. The hotel has no pool or other services, so don't expect too much. This is bare-bones, no frills, clean and comfortable accomodation at its finest. Come with low expectations, and leave with little to no disappointment.

From journal Casablanca: The Heart of North Africa

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