Hotels in Morocco

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

This "absolutely gorgeous Moorish mansion" set in idyllic gardens and surrounded by the city's twelfth-century ocher ramparts will reopen in April 2007 following a major renovation. Parisian designer Jacques Garcia has refurbished the rooms, lessening the Art Deco influence and emphasizing traditional Moroccan design throughout the property.

231 rooms

Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

At this Moorish palace enveloped by gardens and lemon trees, "completely engaged staff bid you a sultan's marhaba," or welcome. Near the medieval medina, bustling with shops, museums, and markets, the hotel has interiors ornamented by colorful mosaics, plaster designs, and carved woodwork. At Al Fassia, local fare includes tagine de veau makfoul (veal shank with tomatoes, onions, honey, and sesame seeds).

142 rooms

Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis