Marrakech, Morocco

Spacious villas and rooms with terraces and pool views sit on beautiful, well-maintained grounds with Atlas Mountain views. Staff deliver warm service and excellent breakfast, though day-pass bookings create confusion and communication fails. Pool runs cold for young kids in winter.

Rooms are spacious and clean with good beds, though views get blocked by construction and noise from ongoing work makes opening windows difficult. Staff deliver attentive service and the spa therapists excel. Location near the Medina works well, but watch out for minibar billing issues at checkout.