From desert camps and city riads to gazing on the Atlas peaks from your own hilltop infinity pool these amazing locations are ideal for soaking up Moroccos wonders
1 LA SULTANA OUALIDIA, OUALIDIA
Blink and you’ll miss this sumptuous coastal hotel, hidden in the sand dunes halfway between Essaouira and Casablanca. With its infinity pool, private seawater jacuzzis and a handful of luxurious bedrooms (complete with king-size beds and marble en suites), La Sultana Oualidia is a knockout. But the wow-factor lies in its location, overlooking wild Atlantic coast and wetlands. Here you can ride horses on the empty beaches, go birdwatching by kayak in the glistening lagoon and slurp delicious fresh oysters right from the sea. Bliss. B&B doubles from MAD3,400pn (£278), based on two sharing; lasultanahotels.com/oualidia
2 SALUT MAROC, ESSAOUIRA
Bright, bold and a little bit bonkers: that’s how we’d describe Salut Maroc’s eye-popping style. From the flamboyant feature walls to the hand-stitched pillow cases, every inch of this property is covered in geometric patterns, intricate mosaics and a rainbow of colours – the handiwork of its British owner (and interior designer) Helen Howat. Somehow, in this 18th-century riad surrounded by Essaouira’s ancient medina, it all works perfectly. With a cosy rooftop restaurant, friendly service and Atlantic Ocean views, this is a great mini-break base. B&B doubles from €125pn (£111), based on two sharing; salutmaroc.com
3 KASBAH DU TOUBKAL, TOUBKAL NATIONAL PARK
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