If there were an option to rate Tahiti Beach Club with a score of 0, that's exactly what I would have given them. My visit to Tahiti Beach Club (TBC) on July 21st, 2023, turned out to be an incredibly disappointing and infuriating experience. Let me share the details of what happened:
I approached the Terraza entrance hoping to gain access to the club but was immediately denied entry by the first security representative on the grounds that I wasn't a "member." Frustrated, I was directed to use a different entrance, which only exacerbated my irritation, as it was evident they were selectively permitting people based on arbitrary judgments made by their security staff.
Upon reaching the correct entrance, it appeared that the first security rep had already alerted the second one about me over the radio or phone. Consequently, I was stopped, and the reason given was truly disheartening – apparently, my choice of attire, a classy light long Moroccan dress with Hawaiian flowers over my bathing suit, led them to accuse me of wearing a burkini underneath. This assumption was not only unfounded but deeply offensive.
The security insisted on checking my beach bag, stating that they were convinced I would change into a burkini once inside if I wasn't already wearing one. Shockingly, they even insinuated that someone like me could be carrying drugs, specifically hashish, in my bag. The fact that they associated my appearance with drug use and stereotyped me based on my attire was appalling.
Despite my disbelief and indignation, I eventually agreed to let the second security rep search my bag, mainly because I was with my daughter, and it was her first time visiting the pool/beach in Casablanca. As a Moroccan with American nationality and my daughter being American, this experience was highly distressing and made us feel deeply unwelcome in MOROCCO.
The conduct of the security staff, who seemed to be acting under the instructions of TBC management, was nothing short of shameful. It was a clear case of discrimination, and they prejudged me based on my appearance. My daughter was also deeply affected by witnessing discrimination between Muslims, which left her shocked and disheartened.
In conclusion, I will never set foot in Tahiti Beach Club again. Their discriminatory practices and unprofessional behavior are unacceptable. It is truly disheartening to experience such prejudice in this day and age, and I hope that my review serves as a wake-up call for the management of Tahiti Beach Club to address and rectify these discriminatory practices.