The Red City yanks you from the 21st century immediately. So much so, it seems impossible that my day began in gloomy London. I stand paralysed, ink from the map clutched in my hand imprinted on my fingers and the bedlam of Marrakech ringing...

Its voluptuous exoticism and easy accessibility have always drawn a certain traveler to this Arab oasis. Now, thanks to an influx of new money and smart new places to stay, the rest of the world is checking in as well. Frederick Vreeland, the...

When its time to put your feet up and relax after long days out-and-about and late night partying, head straight to one of Marrakech’s relaxing hammams and day spas for an indulgent spa treatment. Here is a list of our favourite spas in...

Given the soaring heat of Marrakech, its incredible that within only one hour’s drive you can be in the dramatic snow capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Snow generally falls between February and April each year, which is the peak period for the Oukaïmeden...

Joel, the owner, loves flea markets and has created a relaxed atmosphere in the artefact-rich courtyards, which invite you to spend quiet evenings recharging after negotiating the throngs in the medina. Every whitewashed wall is thoughtfully adorned with artisan-carved plasterwork, an intricate wooden...

Style/character 7/10 Part luxury bolthole; part art gallery. Decoratively, the courtyards and colonnades are kept simple – the focus is the riad’s collection of modern art. Works include photographs of Morocco by Terence Donovan, a study by Antony Gormley and a head-turning image...

Opened in 1952 with a full revue show imported from Paris, the Casino has seen the likes of Josephine Baker grace its stage. It now features 14 gaming tables and a cabaret show. Casino de Marrakech has become a legendary stop for international...