Morocco
La Mamounia
Marrakech.
La Mamounia is Marrakech’s palace hotel, wrapped in palm gardens and zellige glow. Elegant rooms and riad-style suites, a grand spa with hammam, indoor and outdoor pools, and standout restaurants and bars. Glamorous yet calm, it sits by the Koutoubia, minutes from the Medina and Jemaa el-Fna. 9.2
LA FIERMONTINA OCEAN
Tangier.
La Fiermontina Ocean hides on Morocco’s wild Atlantic between Asilah and Larache. Stone houses and tented suites overlook dunes and sea. A saltwater pool, hammam, and garden dining set an easy pace. Dune walks, surfing, and coastal villages nearby. The mood is soulful, low impact, barefoot, luxe. 9.8
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Royal Mansour Marrakech feels like a private medina, with palm-shaded lanes leading to lavish riads and rooftop plunge pools. Butler service, a sublime spa, gardens, and restaurants by top chefs fill unhurried days. Refined and dreamlike, it sits by the ancient walls, minutes from Jemaa el Fna and souk labyrinths. 9.9
The Oberoi Marrakech
The Oberoi Marrakech sits amid citrus groves, with views of the Atlas Mountains. Palatial suites and pool villas line a mirror-like water court. A serene spa with hammam, yoga, and Ayurvedic treatments, plus signature restaurants and a palm-framed pool. Calm, refined, within easy reach of the Medina and souks. 9.8
La Sultana Marrakech
La Sultana Marrakech is a lavish riad hotel in the Kasbah, steps from the Saadian Tombs. Carved cedar, zellige and patios surround jewel-box rooms. A sumptuous spa with hammam, pool and rooftop terraces shapes slow mornings. Service is warm and discreet. The Medina’s souks and the Bahia Palace sit a short walk. 9.6
Kasbah Tamadot
Asni.
Kasbah Tamadot perches above Asni in the Atlas Mountains, a rose-hued hideaway of courtyards and gardens. Berber-tented suites and rooms feel cosy and art-filled. Expect a serene spa, pool, tennis, and mule or hiking outings to villages. The mood is soulful and restorative, about an hour from Marrakech city. 9.6
El Fenn
Marrakech.
El Fenn is a colour-drenched riad near Bab El Ksour, with hand-carved doors, bold art, and leafy courtyards. Rooms mix vintage pieces and terrazzo baths. Rooftop pools, a spa with hammam, and a buzzy bar-restaurant set the tempo. It feels creative, bohemian, and welcoming, minutes from souks and Jemaa el-Fna. 9.6
Royal Mansour Casablanca
Royal Mansour Casablanca is a storied downtown landmark near Place des Nations Unies. Elegant rooms and suites, a bar, restaurants, a spa with hammam, and fitness facilities anchor stays. The atmosphere feels polished and old-school. Steps from the Old Medina, with Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche, a short ride. 9.6
La Sultana Oualidia
La Sultana Oualidia sits above a sheltered lagoon on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Stonewalled suites have terraces and fireplaces. A seawater pool, clifftop hot tubs, spa with hammam, and oyster-focused dining. Kayaks and birdwatching await. The mood is serene and intimate, roughly two hours from Marrakech city. 9.6
Fairmont Tazi Palace
Tangier.
Fairmont Tazi Palace crowns the hills above Tangier, a restored palace wrapped in gardens and pines. Spacious rooms and suites look toward the city and sea. A tranquil spa, hammam, pool, and varied restaurants make for relaxed days. The mood is polished and serene, minutes from the Medina and the Kasbah. 9.6
Selman Marrakech
Selman Marrakech lies on the city’s edge, a palace of Andalusian arches, stables, and palm gardens. Elegant rooms and private riads join a vast pool, Espace Vitalité Chenot spa, hammam, and refined restaurants. Arabian thoroughbred shows add theatre. The mood is glamorous and serene, ten minutes from the Medina’s bustle. 9.6
Park Hyatt Marrakech
Park Hyatt Marrakech sits amid palm-dotted grounds facing the Atlas Mountains beside Al Maaden Golf. Low-rise pavilions house calm rooms and suites with terraces. A spa, hammam, pools, and a fitness centre shape easy days. Restaurants and courtyard bars linger into dusk. Serene, design-forward, fifteen minutes from the Medina and souks. 9.6
Four Seasons Hotel
Casablanca.
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca sits above the Atlantic on the Anfa coastline. Calm, contemporary rooms face the sea; suites add terraces. A palm-lined pool, soothing spa, and restaurants like Mint and Latitude 33 shape easy days. The mood is polished and relaxed, minutes from Corniche, Hassan II Mosque, and downtown. 9.2
Nobu Marrakech
Nobu Marrakech brings Japanese-meets-Moroccan polish to Hivernage, near the Medina. All-suite interiors feel calm and contemporary. Rooftop pool and gardens, an indoor pool, hammam spa, and a sleek fitness club shape downtime. Dine at Nobu and sip over skyline views. The mood is stylish and social, minutes from Jemaa el-Fna. 9.2
Palais Amani
Medina.
Palais Amani is a jewel-toned riad in Fes’s medina, where mosaic courtyards hush the city’s frenzy. Twenty-one rooms wrap around lush gardens, with a rooftop terrace made for sunsets. Book a traditional hammam and massage, then join the renowned Fez Cooking School before dinner in the restaurant by candlelight. 9.2
Mandarin Oriental
Marrakech
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is a palm-and-olive oasis on the Route du Golf Royal, about ten minutes from the medina, with the Atlas Mountains always looming softly beyond. Suites and villas come with private pools and gardens. Reset in the spa’s hammam and indoor pool, then drift between Moroccan, Mediterranean and Chinese dining. Vibe: serene and relaxing. 9.8
La Maison Arabe Hotel, Spa and Cooking Workshops
Marrakech.
La Maison Arabe is a Marrakech medina hideaway near Bab Doukkala, all lantern light, carved plaster and courtyards. Cool off in its garden pools, then sink into a traditional hammam and massage. Join the famed cooking workshops with the dadas, and finish with candlelit Moroccan dining. Intimate, timeless, quietly theatrical. 9.8
Ritz-Carlton Rabat
The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam is a palatial escape set in forested gardens beside Royal Golf, a short drive from the capital’s medina. Expect elegant rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a full spa, and multiple restaurants and lounges. Vibe is serene, ceremonial, and quietly indulgent, for relaxed city days. 9.8
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat
At Kasr Al Bahr
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr occupies a restored 18th-century palace by the sea on the Atlantic in Rabat. Set in lush gardens, it pairs elegant rooms with resort ease: multiple pools, a vast spa with hammam rituals, and destination dining. Vibe is serene, regal, and quietly modern. 9.4
Riad Andalla Spa
Marrakech.
Riad Andallaspa is a lantern-lit medina hideaway in Marrakech, where two tiled patios, a heated pool and crackling fireplaces set the pace. Fifteen individually styled rooms feel crafted, not staged. Book a hammam ritual or massage, then climb to the terraces for mint tea and sunset calm. Intimate, restorative, romantic. 9.8
Fairmont Royal Palm
Marrakech
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech sits 20 minutes from the medina, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, wrapped in a vast palm-and-olive estate. Rooms, suites and villas feel quietly grand. Drift between the 2,000-square-metre pool, Cabell B. Robinson’s 18-hole golf course, and a 3,500-square-metre spa. Vibe: serene, elegant. 9.4
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