A hand-picked portfolio of exciting and unusual places to stay in some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating locations - put together by a small team of passionate travellers, and backed up by an award-winning online booking service…
read more >Choose from over 1,000 boutique hotels, stylish villas, city apartments, eco-retreats, safari lodges and tailormade tours. We visit them all and pick only our favourites.
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Tailormade Tours - Morocco, MarrakechA well-established tour operator based in Marrakech who can organise bespoke trips to cities, mountains, desert and coast |
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Ksar Char Bagh, Marrakech PalmeraieStunning private palace inspired by 14th century Moorish architecture and 21st century minimalism |
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Maison MK, Marrakech MedinaA luxurious combination of old and new that lives up to the definition of riad as 'a little drop of paradise' |
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Dar Seven, Marrakech MedinaA small, serene and elegant hideaway at the heart of Marrakech’s medina, which is literally fit for royalty (4 rooms) |
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Dar Zemora, Marrakech PalmeraieRomantic, tranquil and stylish gem surrounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the Palmeraie |
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Jnane Tamsna, Marrakech PalmeraieExquisite hideaway offering understated style, pampering and cultural insights |
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Riad AnaYela, Marrakech MedinaIntimate, stylish riad aimed at romancing couples and creative types seeking privacy and inspiration (5 rooms) |
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Riad el Fenn, Marrakech MedinaSleek, chic and very boutique, this gorgeous 22-room riad is filled with modern British art and ancient Moroccan crafts |
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Riad Enija, Marrakech MedinaLive like a pasha in this ultra-stylish riad hidden amidst the souks of Marrakesh (12 rooms) |
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Riad Farnatchi, Marrakech MedinaSmall, chic riad with the style and service of a 5 star boutique hotel set in the oldest section of the Medina (9 rooms) |
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Riad Kniza, Marrakech Medina New!Live like royalty with unstinting personal attention, in this magnificent 200-year-old mansion inside the ancient medina walls of Marrakech |
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Villa des Orangers, Marrakech - KasbahA small luxurious Marrakech hotel that really pampers you in an unobtrusive and distinctly Moroccan way |
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Casa Taos, Near MarrakechA luxurious but laid-back haven, surrounded by orchards and gardens a 15-minute taxi drive from Marrakech |
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Jnane Leila, Route d'OurikaA beautiful kasbah hotel with pool and exquisite gardens, just outside of the city limits. A great choice for families with kids |
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Riad L'Orangeraie, Marrakech MedinaArty, friendly riad in the heart of the Medina – like most riads, you can rent one room or the whole house (7 rooms) |
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Riad Noga, Marrakech MedinaHard to find, hard to leave: a beautiful riad at the edge of Marrakech’s old city (9 rooms) |
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Riyad El Cadi, Marrakech MedinaTranquil and stunningly decorated riad in the heart of Marrakech’s bustling medina (14 rooms) |
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Ryad Dyor, Marrakech MedinaModern design meets Moroccan flair: a chic riad with lamplit courtyards, roof terrace and cool, understated décor (7 rooms) |
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Maison Mnabha, Marrakech - KasbahAn inexpensive, beautifully restored guest house in the heart of Marrakech’s Royal quarter (5 rooms) |
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Riad Al Jazira, MarrakechHippie deluxe: a beautifully restored trio of 17th century riads hidden in Marrakech's medina, keenly priced and very chilled (15 rooms) |
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Riad Ariha, Marrakech MedinaBeautiful budget riad in the medina, a wonderful blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern Zen-chic (5 rooms) |
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Riad Chi-Chi, Marrakech MedinaA very chic little riad tucked away in the central medina, with soothing rooms, a cool roof terrace and unbeatable prices |
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Riad Dar 'Rabia, Sidi MimounA contemporary private villa to hire with friends or family, minutes from Djemaa el Fna yet beautifully quiet (sleeps 4-6) |
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Riad Fawakay, Marrakech MedinaSmall but exquisitely-formed home near the Djemaa el Fna, available as a serviced villa for weekends or longer stays (sleeps 2-6) |
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La Sultana Oualidia, OualidiaA lavish spa hideaway at the edge of Oualidia’s mesmerising lagoon - perfect for romantic and luxurious seclusion |
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Riad Lotus O Marine, EssaouiraA superbly comfortable, retro-chic riad with lashings of designer attitude, at the heart of Essaouira’s lively medina |
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Dar Beida, EssaouiraRe-done by retro-design pros in smart 60s fashion, this stylish medina house may be the coolest place to stay in Essaouira (sleeps 2-8) |
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Dar Liouba, EssaouiraA former Imam's home re-designed into a sophisticated guesthouse filled with plants and carved cedar wood |
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Ksar Massa, near AgadirAn isolated, colourful oceanside hideaway next to miles of deserted beach and the extraordinary Massa Nature Reserve |
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Madada Mogador, EssaouiraChic hotel built on the Essaouiran town ramparts, offering superb views across the beach and harbourfront |
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Ocean Vagabond, EssaouiraA colourful new hotel with a welcoming vibe, just a shake away from Essaouira’s souks and a dream base for windsurfers |
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Villa de L'O, EssaouiraAn impeccably manicured small hotel with a hint of Raffles and a dash of Eastern caravanserai at the heart of Morocco’s funkiest coastal town |
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Villa La Diouana, OualidiaAn exceptionally peaceful cliffside retreat (sleeps 6-10) with unforgettable views across the Oualidia lagoon to the Atlantic |
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Baoussala, EssaouiraA home with a big heart, hidden away in a eucalyptus grove near Essaouira - a genuine taste of that fabled real Morocco |
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Number Thirty, EssaouiraEssaouira meets Brighton: an original townhouse with bright, quirky furnishings (sleeps 2-6, self catering) |
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The Teahouse, EssaouiraSimple, intimate and atmospheric little guesthouse tucked away in the walled medina |
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Kasbah Tamadot, AsniBranson's lavish Moroccan hideaway delivers haute luxe, haute cuisine and haute montagne in equal measure |
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Kasbah Bab Ourika, Ourika ValleyLord over the Atlas at this coolest of kasbahs at the head of the Ourika Valley |
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Kasbah du Toubkal, ImlilA sustainably run hilltop kasbah, set majestically amid north Africa’s highest mountains, offering supported treks |
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Ksar Shama, OuirganeAn immaculately crafted kasbah-style guest house an hour south of Marrakech in the foothills of the Atlas mountains |
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Douar Samra, Toubkal National ParkA small and colourful guesthouse in one of the highest villages of the mighty Toubkal Massif, imbued with the warmth and vitality of its remarkable owner |
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Ecolodge de Dar Itrane, Bougmez ValleyA simple, no-frills lodge in the remote Aït Bougmez valley - a little-trodden corner of Morocco's stunning High Atlas mountains |
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La Bergerie, OuirganeA rustic auberge set in 12 acres of flower-filled grounds among majestic mountains, with some secluded suites and a gorgeous pool |
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Riad Cascades d'Ouzoud, OuzoudA remote mountain inn, just yards from the plummeting Ouzoud waterfalls, imbued with a spirit of genuine Berber hospitality |
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Dar Azawad, near MhamidThe end of the road, the start of the Sahara: a chic kasbah with shady palms, infinity pool and Landrovers for desert adventures |
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Sawadi, near OuarzazateA peaceful kasbah guesthouse, set on a working farm amongst verdant gardens and Skoura’s ancient palm groves |
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Kanz Erremal, MerzougaA kasbah-hotel deep in the southeast of Morocco, offering camel and jeep excursions into the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes and beyond |
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Kasbah Ellouze, near OuarzazateA stylishly converted kasbah in the Atlas foothills near Ait Ben Haddou, an area of biblically beautiful scenery |
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Les Jardins de Skoura, SkouraBeautiful, relaxing and verdant haven in the Palmeraie of Skoura, in the foothills of the Atlas, 40km from Ouarzazate |
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Riad Alkantara, Fes MedinaThree guest riads, two free spirits, one vision: art and creativity, and a luxurious guesthouse, which soars above the commonplace |
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Riad Fes, Fes MedinaAn extremely popular riad, with a choice of traditional and modern rooms, and perhaps the best service in Fes' medina |
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Dar Roumana, Fes MedinaA prime position, friendly owners, rooftop dinners and ornate rooms add up to our favourite riad-hotel in Fes’ vast medina |
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Riad al Bartal, Fes MedinaA delightful French-run maison d'hotes (riad guesthouse) in Fes's extraordinary medina |
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Riad Laaroussa, Fes MedinaAn opulent riad at the heart of the Medina where guests can learn the secrets of traditional Fassi cookery |
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Riad Norma, Fes MedinaParisian chic meets Maroc at this colourful, light-filled Medina riad |
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Riad Numero 9, Fes MedinaAn exquisitely restored late 18th century house in the heart of Fes' medina, with just 3 bedrooms |
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Dar Seffarine, Fes MedinaHippy living meets designer hotel: a unique combination, and an absolute steal in the heart of Fes' medina |
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Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger, TangierA sumptuous ocean-facing bolthole at the highest point in the kasbah - style with a big twist of romance |
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La Tangerina, TangierTangier’s most intimate kasbah hideaway, with a distinct whiff of the town’s Belle Epoque and an amazing roof terrace looking across the sea to Spain |
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