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Le Méridien Casablanca has recently been completed – a new five-star hotel that establishes itself as a benchmark for international hospitality in the vibrant Moroccan city. The interior design project, curated by Studio Marco Piva, embodies a contemporary concept that blends the elegance of the Méridien brand with the authentic soul of the local territory.
Located in the heart of the Ain Sebaa business district, the hotel spans seven floors and offers 145 rooms, event spaces, wellness areas, dining venues, and communal areas designed for global visitors.
The goal of Studio Marco Piva was to create a distinctive image that interprets and reflects the spirit of the place through a contemporary lens while also aligning with the brand’s identity and expectations.
References to Moroccan culture – warm colors, sand-inspired textures, and decorative motifs reinterpreted in a modern key – are combined with clean lines and high-quality finishes. Natural stone, wood, soft fabrics, and tactile surfaces become the common thread in a narrative of authentic hospitality.
In the reception area, the marble “Ombra di Caravaggio“ was used for the floor in an Open-Book installation to bring out the richness of the stone’s veining. The highly sculptural material has natural inserts in shades of orange and brown. They echo the color palette used for the wall finishes around and the upholstery of the seating.
This creates a refined dialogue with the overall interior through an elegant contrast.
In the elevator area, the same marble was used for both flooring and wall cladding. Here, the design creates a monolithic effect that further emphasizes the preciousness of this material.
The stone floor in the Lobby Bar has a design of light-colored marble with rectangular inserts.
The stone continues at the monumental staircase which connects the ground floor to the mezzanine.
The staircase has an enveloping metal structure that emphasizes the sense of verticality and stands out both as a scenic and functional element. The entire space reflects the principle of “Timeless Chic.”
Marble was also used in the bathrooms for the guests.
The “Ombra di Caravaggio“ marble was supplied by Margraf company.
Studio Marco Piva (SMP)
Photos: Maurizio Morra, Studio Marco Piva
