1 Riad Sherezade, Fes

A palace dating from 1850, with silk and taffeta draped over carved beds, and a lush Andalucian garden to swan about in.

From £45pp pn, simpsontravel.com, 0845 8116505. Also on maroc-selection.com.

2 El Zohar, Marrakech

Owned by an artist who has restored the original ceilings, shutters and doors. The pool is a decent size and dinner is served in candle-lit alcoves. From £37pp pn, (package price £425 inc flights, transfers and three nights), simpsontravel.com, 0845 8116505.

3 Riad Eden, Marrakech

Six colourful bedrooms, courtyards full of rugs, palms and fountains.

From €40 per room, ilove-marrakech.com, 00212 72 04 69 10.

4 Chez Momo, High Atlas

Seven rooms in a simple auberge, Chez Momo sits on a hillside in the heart of Berber countryside. There's a restaurant and pool; walks or mule trekking into the surrounding countryside can be organised.

£50 per room per night, half board (package price £590pp for four nights here and three at Marrakech in Les Yeux Bleues, Gatwick flights and transfers). Realmorocco.com, 01380 828533.

5 Dar Ness, Essaouira

A converted 18th-century house in the medina, 10 minutes from the beach. Breakfast on the roof terrace looking out across the harbour.

From £56 per room with breakfast, cadoganholidays.com, 02380 828313.