Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Character and identity

Set on 40 acres at the edge of Hivernage, Marrakech's most rarefied district, this is a low-rise resort of pink-toned pavilions built in medina style, with bougainvillea, palm and olive groves opening to views of the Atlas Mountains. The 139 rooms each come with their own balcony or terrace. Beyond the gardens sit two pools (one adults-only), floodlit tennis, a fitness centre, three restaurants and a rooftop bar. The spa runs across two pavilions with 15 treatment rooms and two VIP suites, working with saffron, rose, argan and rhassoul clay. Service leans warm and family-friendly rather than formal.

Who's it for

Bottom line

This is essentially a garden resort that happens to sit near Marrakech, and the family infrastructure is what justifies the rate more than the cooking or the design. Book it if you're travelling with children or want spa-and-pool days with the medina on tap; request a room with Atlas Mountain views, and lean on the complimentary night car service for evenings in town.