North Africa

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in North Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

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Kasbah Angour Hotel, Marrakech

A real castle set high in the hills amongst authentic Berber villages yet only a 45-minute ride from Marrakech airport.

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Jardin Des Douars Essaouira Hotel

With sunshine 320 days a year and Ryanair now operating bargain basement-priced flights from Stansted direct to Essaouira, there isn’t a better time to discover Morocco’s best-kept seaside secret

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The Fez Cooking School

It is a slightly nervy experience, having your own meal served to you by a waiter. But we need not have worried. Fatima and Zakia had taught us well.

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Palais Amani, Fez, Morocco

With their dark wood furniture, recesses and rugs, both rooms and suites channel the elegance of traditional Arabic interior design.

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Riad Star, Marrakech

Some people head to the Far East to find themselves. Fashionistas head for Marrakech to satisfy a desire to become their own interior design guru.

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The Regency Tunis Hotel

There may well be thousands of years of history packed into Carthage but these days the exclusive enclave of Gammarth has its own treasures on display. This is prime Carthage coastline lined with impressive villas, fashionable malls, the impressive  Robert Trent Jones-designed Residence Golf Club and a string of luxury hotels.

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