"Good place to begin your Moroccan adventure"
I took the advice of the reviewers from Montreal and requested a room with a pool view upon check-in. It was bright, immaculately clean, and had a lovely little patio. I only stayed at the Riad Salam one night to get a good night's sleep and get over the worst of my jet lag before joining up with a tour group the next day. The large terrace overlooking the beach, the sea breezes, and the sunlight were just what the doctor ordered. The pool area was very clean and well-landscaped, too.
I chose to stay near the beach, because I was by myself. Since I didn't want to venture too far in Casablanca alone, I knew I'd feel less confined near the beach. Like the other reviewer said, there's not much to see along the beach promenade, but it's safe for strolling (even as a woman traveling alone), grabbing a snack, and stretching tired legs after a long flight.
Like my title says, I think this is a perfectly comfortable, above average hotel for 1-2 nights, but I suppose it could start to feel claustrophobic and the area a bit boring if you booked it for an entire week.