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A newly-opened spa hideaway at the edge of Oualidia’s mesmerising lagoon - perfect for romantic and luxurious seclusion
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A superbly comfortable, retro-chic riad with lashings of designer attitude, at the heart of Essaouira’s lively medina
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An isolated, colourful oceanside hideaway next to miles of deserted beach and the extraordinary Massa Nature Reserve
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Chic hotel built on the Essaouiran town ramparts, offering superb views across the beach and harbourfront
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A former Imam home re-designed into a sophisticated guesthouse filled with plants and carved cedar wood
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Re-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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An exceptionally peaceful cliffside retreat with unforgettable views out across the Oualidia lagoon to the Atlantic
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A 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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Simple, intimate and atmospheric little guesthouse tucked away in the walled medina
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A 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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An extremely popular riad, with a choice of traditional and modern rooms, and perhaps the best service in Fes' medina
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An exquisitely restored late 18th century house in the heart of Fes' medina, with just 3 bedrooms
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A prime position, friendly owners, rooftop dinners and ornate rooms add up to our favourite riad-hotel in Fes’ vast medina
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A delightful French-run maison d'hotes (riad guesthouse) in Fes's extraordinary medina
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Parisian chic meets Maroc at this colourful, light-filled Medina riad New!
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Hippy living meets designer hotel: a unique combination, and an absolute steal in the heart of Fes' medina
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Branson's lavish Moroccan hideaway delivers haute luxe, haute cuisine and haute montagne in equal measure
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A sustainably run hilltop kasbah, set majestically amid north Africa’s highest mountains, offering supported treks
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An immaculately crafted kasbah-style guest house an hour south of Marrakech in the foothills of the Atlas mountains New!
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A 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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A 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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A 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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A remote mountain inn, just yards from the plummeting Ouzoud waterfalls, imbued with a spirit of genuine Berber hospitality New!
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A small luxurious Marrakech hotel that really pampers you in an unobtrusive and distinctly Moroccan way
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Stunning private palace inspired by 14th century Moorish architecture and 21st century minimalism
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Live like a pasha in this ultra-stylish riad hidden amidst the souks of Marrakesh (12 rooms)
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Exquisite hideaway offering understated style, pampering and cultural insights
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Small, chic riad with the style and service of a 5 star boutique hotel set in the oldest section of the Medina (8 rooms)
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Sleek, chic and very boutique, this gorgeous 11-room riad is filled with modern British art and ancient Moroccan crafts
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A small, serene and elegant hideaway at the heart of Marrakech’s medina, which is literally fit for royalty (4 rooms)
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Intimate, stylish riad aimed at romancing couples and creative types seeking privacy and inspiration (5 rooms) Newly opened in 2008!
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Hard to find, hard to leave: a beautiful riad at the edge of Marrakech’s old city (9 rooms)
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Tranquil and stunningly decorated riad in the heart of Marrakech’s bustling medina (12 rooms)
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Arty, 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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Romantic, tranquil and stylish gem surrounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the Palmeraie
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Modern design meets Moroccan flair: a chic riad with lamplit courtyards, roof terrace and cool, understated décor (7 rooms)
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A 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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An inexpensive, beautifully restored guest house in the heart of Marrakech’s Royal quarter (5 rooms)
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Small 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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Beautiful budget riad in the medina, a wonderful blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern Zen-chic (5 rooms)
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Hippie 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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A contemporary private villa to hire with friends or family, minutes from Djemaa el Fna yet beautifully quiet (sleeps 6) New - opened in 2008!
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A simple, rustic and peaceful kasbah-cum-working-farm, set amongst the verdant gardens and crumbling kasbahs of Skoura’s ancient palm groves
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The 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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A stylishly converted kasbah in the Atlas foothills near Ait Ben Haddou, an area of biblically beautiful scenery
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A 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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Beautiful, relaxing and verdant haven in the Palmeraie of Skoura, in the foothills of the Atlas, 40km from Ouarzazate
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Tangier & the North |
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An immensely colourful and quirky country retreat, just a short distance inland from the small seaside town Asilah
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Tangier’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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