Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa has opened its doors, marking the company’s third property in Morocco.

With its upscale accommodations, beachfront location and range of leisure facilities, the resort is designed as an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The 304-room Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa is located within a protected national park, offering direct access to five kilometres of idyllic white sandy beach.

Tangier, a cosmopolitan port-city on the Strait of Gibraltar is the embodiment of culture with its UNESCO sights and nearby attractions, such as the Kasbah.

Famous for its year-round pleasant weather and beautiful beaches, the city is seeing increasing numbers of visitors every year.

“Morocco is a flourishing tourism destination which welcomed more than 12 million visitors last year,” said Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Middle East, Africa, & Turkey, Hilton.

“We are delighted to be expanding our footprint in the country and hope this will continue to support the Moroccan government’s tourism ambition to make Morocco one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world by 2020.”

The perfect location for any meeting, event or wedding, the hotel boasts 4500m² of flexible event space with capacity for up to 1,400 guests.

The hotel offers 15 flexible meeting rooms as well as two pillarless ballrooms.

With an expansive foyer that leads to an outdoor terrace, the space is ideal for hosting coffee breaks, cocktail receptions and buffets.

Boasting 304 exquisite rooms and suites, including 50 apartments, all guestrooms feature a blend of Moroccan and international design touches with private balconies overlooking either the Atlantic Ocean or 11 hectares of garden.

The hotel is a short drive from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, which operates extensive routes to key destinations such as France, Spain and the UK.

The resort is also close to highways that link Tangier to Rabat and Casablanca, making it easily accessible.

Guests travelling to the resort from within Morocco can also opt to use the new high-speed bullet train, which links Tangier to Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh.