17 October 2023
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces the appointment of Emilio Fernandez as the new Executive Chef overseeing banquet functions and the Hotel’s three restaurants: Mint Lobby Lounge, Bleu restaurant and Latitude33.
“My cuisine is bold and authentic. I like to preserve the natural essence of produce while enhancing the taste with Latin American flavours.” – Emilio Fernandez
Originally from Mexico, Emilio Fernandez acquired extensive culinary experience in various countries across continents, making his cuisine a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. After Mexico, the United States, Spain, and Cuba, it was during his time in Egypt that the chef discovered the flavours of oriental cuisine, inspiring him to delve into the richness of Moroccan gastronomy.
“My cuisine is bold and authentic. I like to preserve the natural essence of produce while enhancing the taste with Latin American flavours,” shared Emilio Fernandez.
Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Cuisine at Bleu Restaurant
A true ode to Casablanca’s coastline, Bleu restaurant offers an idyllic setting with a panoramic view over the Atlantic Ocean. Discover the intriguing world of the Hotel’s kitchens while savouring the flavours of the “pop-up charcoal kitchen” menu. Developed around the restaurant’s custom-built grill and influenced by global flavours, the menu celebrates fresh produce, meats and seafood sourced locally and from around the world. Delight in a whole blue lobster, a fresh salmon carpaccio, or a smoked grilled beef ribeye.
For an exquisite dining experience, indulge in a selection of alcohol-free cocktails – an innovative concept that places Bleu restaurant at the forefront of the latest trends among the White City’s food and beverage offerings.
“Truffles, Cigars and Cheers” at Bleu Restaurant
Indulge in the enchanting aroma of truffles with subtle notes of undergrowth, mushrooms and nuts in a special menu crafted by the Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca. Throughout the month of November, a special selection of limited-edition cigars will be available every Friday at Bleu restaurant.
Sodashi at Le Spa
In a related development, Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca has introduced a new range of face and body treatments by Sodashi at Le Spa. Meaning holism, purity, and radiance in Sanskrit, Sodashi is an Australian clean beauty brand using natural ingredients and exceptional botanical extracts such as marine algae extracts, spirulina, and Centella asiatica.
More than a spa treatment, it’s a true wellness ritual that awakens the senses while soothing the mind. From the detox body wrap to the oriental oud ritual, indulge in a holistic wellness experience that nourishes the spirit, body, and mind with the new Sodashi care range at Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca.
Turn back the hands of time and rediscover skin’s natural radiance with the Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying facial, an anti-ageing treatment inspired by Ayurvedic healing traditions. A soothing Rose Quartz Crystal facial massage enhances the hydrating, firming and pigmentation correction benefits leaving sin with a youthful, glowing complexion.
Traditional Moroccan treatments
Paying tribute to Moroccan ancestral traditions and North African products, Le Spa offers a wide selection of bespoke face and body treatments by the Moroccan brand Maison d’Asa as well as traditional hammam rituals. It also features steam rooms, a private hammam, ten treatment rooms, two hydrotherapy pools, and experiential showers.