La Mamounia, Marrakech

La Mamounia is a legendary Moroccan palace set in beautiful gardens and located in the old medina, Marrakech’s historic walled centre - not that you would know it, once you pass through the famous entrance, the hustle and bustle of the media outside seems a world away.

Recently refurbished, the hotel first opened its doors in 1923 and has long been a favourite with high profile guests, among them Winston Churchill, who called it ’the most beautiful place in the world’. 

There are four fantastic restaurants where world class chefs offer a wide range of cuisine from French and Italian to traditional Moroccan, and each of the restaurants have a bar to match, where you can sip a cocktail while enjoying the backdrop of the Atlas mountains.

We like: Sunday Brunch in the gardens of the hotel is a legendary, indulgent affair

Best for: Decadent accommodation within the medieval city walls of Marrakech