Morocco Gateway
Morocco and its cities of Marrakech and Fes, is an ideal destination due to its proximity to the UK and Europe and for its reliable sunshine track record. So a 2 or 3 day break in Morocco in September or October is often just the tonic.
Morocco Gateway, the online Morocco hotels and riads specialist, offers a range of privately owned and unique Morocco riads and hotels in Morocco’s cities of Marrakech and Fes as well as in coastal towns of Essaouira, Oualida, Agadir, Tangiers, and Rabat.
Hotels in Marrakech include Caravanserai, a boutique hotel designed by famous architect Charles Boccara offering seventeen stylish rooms in the tranquil northern Marrakech region of La Palmeraie. Inside, a large pool (encircled with lanterns at night) dominates the sun-drenched courtyard, on to which face all of the hotel rooms.
Alternatively in Marrakech, Ksar Char-Bagh, a hotel inspired by fourteenth-century architecture, is a true palace situated in La Palmeraie offering thirteen suites, a traditional Hammam, two swimming pools, tennis court and a restaurant to guests looking for a luxurious setting for a special occasion. In view of the hotel’s emphasis on extravagance it comes as no surprise that Ksar Char-Bagh has been chosen as one of the best hotels internationally by magazines including Vogue, Tatler and Forbes.
If the smaller, more cultured city of Fes appeals over Marrakech, then Morocco Gateway has recently added Riad Ibn Battouta to its portfolio, a riad set in the old city’s winding streets and offers seven stylishly designed suites. Under a fifteen-metre high glass roof, the marble and mosaic embellished patio offers a calm space with a small bubbling fountain central to the riad. Alternatively, the riad’s communal roof terrace offers exciting views over the city and the Atlas Mountains, a place for guests to sunbathe during the day, and tables and chairs for dining al-fresco.
A stay in Marrakech or Fes can easily be combined with a visit to the coast and perhaps an overnight stay at the Madada Mogador hotel, a modern and stylish hotel located in the coastal town of Essaouira. In the same town, Villa Allun, a hotel renovated in 2005, combines modern luxuries as well as keeping traditional Moroccan characteristics such as internal arches and lime-coloured plaster Tadellakt.
Further along the coast in Rabat is located Dar Baraka, a small and simple riad, or Villa Mandarine, a family run guest-house hotel offering thirty-six rooms ranging from standard and deluxe to suites.
For all these Morocco hotels and riads, and for many other ideas on accommodation and advice on getting the most out of a late summer trip to Marrakech or Fes, Essaouira and other destinations in Morocco, visit www.morocco-
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