Where Moor Is More: La Mamounia, Marrakech

I’d been meaning to visit this ancient place hewn from the sands of the Sahara, in the shadow of the mighty Atlas Mountains, for years. Besides, journeying to the home of sultans, snake charmers and seething souks from London Stansted to Menara takes just three and a half hours by Boeing 737. That’s less time…
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Joyeux Anniversaire Palais Namaskar

No doubt one of the stunning jewels of modern Marrakech, Palais Namaskar (all Feng Shui, private villas and glistening waterfalls) celebrates its first birthday this month. A very worthy member of the Oetker Collection, the idyllic resort has invited three top chefs from its sister hotel – Le Bristol in Paris – to pop across…
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Mosaic Palais Aziza & Spa, Marrakech

Located in the most exclusive recess of Marrakech’s palm grove, the newly opened Mosaic Palais Aziza & Spa is hidden away in a lush green oasis close to the city. Set around a pool in five acres of beautiful, established gardens, the five-star 28-room luxury boutique hotel is somewhat of a sanctuary. The whole concept…
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