Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts its preparing to open a new luxury property in the Moroccan capital of Rabat, the luxury chain’s fourth hotel in the country. Expected to open later this year, Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr will be set within a 19th-century palace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 90 minutes from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport.

Kasr Al Bahr, meaning “castle of the sea,” was built as a sprawling royal summer palace in the 19th century, later becoming a military hospital prior to closing in 1999. Following extensive renovations of the five-hectare cliffside retreat, Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr will feature 204 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites in the restored historic structure.

“As Four Seasons continues to grow its presence in Morocco, we are proud to build upon the success of our existing properties in Marrakech and Casablanca while introducing a complementary experience, this time in the nation’s capital city,” says Bart Carnahan, President, Global Business Development and Portfolio Management, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and blends history with modern amenities suited to luxury-seeking travellers. The city holds a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and is known for its historic landmarks reflecting its past French and longstanding Islamic influences such as the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Oudayas.

Visitors can also appreciate the city’s coastal setting with beautiful beaches, bustling music festivals, and more than 202 hectares of green space comprised of tranquil parks.

Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr will feature seven restaurants and lounges; a spa with well-appointed treatment rooms and an indoor pool; several outdoor resort-style pools; as well as expansive conference and event space.

The hotel joins Four Seasons growing collection of properties in Morocco, including Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, and Four Seasons Private Residences Marrakech at M Avenue.

Visitors can also utilize Morocco’s high-speed train network for seamless journeys from Rabat to Casablanca (45 minutes) and the white beaches of Tangier (1 hour 45 minutes).