Katara Hospitality, a Qatar-based hotel owner, developer, and operator strengthens its partnership with Accor, to open the new Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier in the northern region of Morocco. Accor currently operates 41 properties (6,215 keys) in Morocco, with a pipeline of four properties (768 keys) in development.

Set to open in Q4 2022, 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 rooms and suites, a Fairmont Spa, multiple restaurants and bars, as well as modern conference and banqueting spaces.

HE Ali Bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, chairman of Katara Hospitality, said: “Our investment in restoring Tazi Palace in Tangier aligns with Katara Hospitality’s strategic plans for international expansion, being our 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 into creating a strong partnership and lasting value. Today, it gives us great pleasure to share our Moroccan flagship property with Accor,” he added.

“Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier is a wonderful addition to our luxury portfolio in Morocco,” said Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor. “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.”