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Hotel. 2.3km from central Marrakech.
This traditional riad in the Marrakech medina feels less like a boutique hotel and more like a peaceful private house. P'tit Habibi has a library with iPod docking station and Arabic music as well as a Moroccan salon and DVD library. Films can be shown on an outdoor projector and the terrace with views over the rooftops is perfect for sunset drinks.
Hotel. 1.2km from central Marrakech.
Dar Seven in Marrakech feels like an elegant home fit for royalty. Pots of olive trees huge blonde antique doors and a dining table in the open-air courtyard look set for a glamorous interiors shoot. Cream-coloured linen abounds; cubbies of elegant cream-upholstered sofas and dark brown wooden furniture create a colour palette more Ralph Lauren than Moroccan riad. Utterly tranquil; magnificently chic.
Hotel. 3.0km from central Marrakech.
This retreat in four-hectare grounds in Marrakech's Palmeraie was purpose-built three years ago with perfect attention to detail. The hand-carved silver door keys (intricate weighty and satisfying to use) the own-blend toiletries in glass and silver bottles the scented candles with hand-inked labels... The styling of Ksar Char-Bagh is the opposite of souk-fabulous though still recognisably Moroccan.
Hotel. 3616.8km from central Marrakech.
You'd never imagine that the nameless wooden door and barely visible bell next to it make up the entrance to a first-class hotel from Jonathan Wix. Every detail of Riad Farnatchi has been considered with guests' comfort in mind making it one of Marrakech's most refined takes on the private courtyard-house hotel. The polished-marble hammam handmade beds glass dining table are the essence of modern style in ancient surroundings.
Hotel. 3.0km from central Marrakech.
This Palmeraie boutique hotel in Marrakech is an expansive domain with six-metre-high ceilings. The sleeping and lounging zone of Dar Zemora has punched-metal wall sconces a stone fireplace (lit every evening) jewel-coloured rugs and French doors leading to the elegant garden.
Hotel. 6.7km from central Marrakech.
With its luxurious gardens interconnecting terraces and laid-back-luxe vibe Murano Resort Marrakech's 21st-century take on the art de vivre lends ultra-modern French oomph to relaxed Moroccan style.
Hotel. 1.2km from central Marrakech.
For centuries a discreet door opposite the gates to Marrakech's 16th-century Royal Palace led to a wealthy merchant's home. Behind it with the help of celebrity architect Charles Boccara the owners of Dar Les Cigognes have turned two riads into a boutique hotel. It translates as 'the storks' in French as you can see them circling the skies.
Hotel. 2.1km from central Marrakech.
Staying at Talaa 12 is a passport to feeling in the centre of the action within minutes of arriving in Marrakech. Inside the door is a small dark vestibule leading to a light-filled courtyard. Rooms overlooking the courtyard are shuttered in calm pale green - very Farrow & Ball; there's even a bamboo wind chime clunking softly in the breeze. There are plenty of these intimate seating areas so even when the hotel is full you'll still always get some private time together.
Hotel. 0.7km from central Essaouira.
With a built-in wooden bookshelf acting as reception desk hotel shop and concierge Madada Mogador feels more like an enormous private Parisian apartment. Five of the tadelakt bedrooms are off the central sand-coloured salon with a staircase leading to two more. The uninterrupted sea views of the upstairs rooms must be the best in Essaouira.
Hotel. 5.4km from central Marrakech.
Jnane Tamsna is a family-friendly hotel that benefits from a wonderful sense of space and light. A walk from bedroom to reception is likely to pass pools covered pathways a wonderful garden and a discreetly located tennis court. It's an extremely photogenic location and as you walk around it's easy to imagine yourself posed artfully in some shot accompanying an article entitled 'The Wonder of Marrakech'.