Looking for the best spa hotels in Essaouira? Discover 5 incredible places to stay for a pampering escape in this relaxed coastal city. For me, Essaouira is a destination that’s all about sun, sand and surf. But you could also add “spa” into that mix. This former Portuguese trading post has a really laidback feel…
Looking for the best luxury hotels in Chefchaouen? Discover 6 amazing places to stay in Morocco’s “Blue Pearl” that offer a high-end experience. With its Instagrammable streets and blue-hued charm, Chefchaouen is rapidly becoming one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s far more relaxed than the medinas of Fes and Marrakech. Plus the surrounding…
Looking for the best luxury hotels in Tangier? Discover 7 of the most inspiring places to stay in this sun-drenched coastal city that has attracted countless artists and writers. Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, Tangier is an enchanting city that has lured travellers for centuries. It beautifully…
Prefer small-scale hotels over big international chains? Discover 10 of the best boutique hotels in Essaouira for your next Mogador escape. While there are a handful of large hotels in Essaouira from big-name international brands, this whitewashed city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast really is the domain of boutique stays. In my opinion, Essaouira boasts some…
Looking to escape the madness of Marrakech? Discover 10 of the best hotels in Ourika for a valley escape near the “Red City”. Backed by the (often snow-capped) peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley is one of the most popular day trips from Marrakech. While you can see a lot in a day,…
Looking to escape the crowds and chaos of Marrakech? Discover 7 of the best hotels in the Atlas Mountains, ranging from budget-friendly guesthouses to ultra-luxurious retreats. Extending 2,500 kilometres across Africa’s northwest, the Atlas Mountains separate the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert. They are an ever-present feature when travelling around Morocco, with their snow-capped…
Looking for the best hotels in Imlil or welcoming guesthouse stays? Discover some of my favourite accommodation options in this mountain village, which serves as a base for hiking in Toubkal National Park Situated in the picturesque Toubkal Valley, Imlil is a charming Amazigh village that serves as the trekking gateway to Jebel Toubkal (North…
Looking for the best hotels in Tiznit? Discover 5 highly-rated places to stay in Morocco’s centre of silver handicrafts. Surrounded by the Anti-Atlas Mountains in western Morocco, Tiznit is a little-visited town that offers a glimpse into traditional Moroccan life. It was founded in 1881 by Sultan Hassan I and has long been renowned as…
Looking for the best 5-star hotels in Fes and luxury riads? Discover some of the most incredible places to stay for a high-end experience in Morocco’s “Cultural Capital”. While Fes doesn’t have a lot of international chain hotels, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deliver when it comes to 5-star experiences. Tucked away in the narrow…
Planning a winter escape to the “Red City”? Discover 11 of the best Marrakech riads with fireplaces, ranging from budget-friendly stays to luxurious properties While Marrakech is more often associated with its hot desert climate, it’s also a wonderful winter destination. There’s snow blanketing the Atlas Mountains, everyone’s rugged up in their woollen djellabas and…