From its coveted location amid sprawling royal gardens between Jemaa el Fna square and Marrakesh’s medina, La Mamounia has been one of the city’s finest stays for a century, even being named the best hotel in the world on numerous occasions.

Staying true to its heritage yet with considered contemporary updates, 135 rooms and 71 suites are a celebration Moroccan craftsmanship. Almost all feature balconies with views to the gardens or city, while the signature suites and three private riads are particularly sumptuous.

Four acclaimed restaurants each specialise in fine Moroccan, Italian, Asian and Mediterranean, while drinks venues range from a cosy bar named after former patron Winston Churchill, to a lounge that’s an avant-garde culinary and musical adventure.

Other (of the many) highlights here include a lavish hammam spa, French patisserie, wine cellar and an elegant swimming pool.