Amanjena

Why not combine a Marrakech city break with poolside holiday? This 5-star hotel may be close to the bustle of Marrakech, but you'll feel a world away in this sanctuary of luxury and peace.

This beautiful resort certainly lives up to its name, which means ‘peaceful paradise’.

Set within a 60 square-metre oasis of palms and olive trees, just outside the walls of the Medina, there’s a sense of isolated luxury here despite an incredible, central location.

Accommodation here comprises just 32 spacious pavilions and seven ultraluxe Maisons, which boast their own heated pools, two bedrooms and ample living space indoors and out.

Days can be spent discovering the delights of the ‘red city’, with a variety of guided excursions available either by foot, bicycle or private car into the medina, the souk and squares, palaces, garden and craft shops of ancient Marrakech.

Of course, lazing by the pool or in the sumptuous spa with its hammams and steam baths are equally popular pursuits. Golfers will love the 27-hole Amelkis Championship golf course that lies immediately alongside the resort.

Balmy evenings can be spent in one of two restaurants. Enjoy delicious choices of traditional Moroccan and Andalucian-influenced Mediterranean cuisine or head to the Japanese restaurant for sumptuous seafood and Far Eastern flavours.