Four Seasons Resort, Marrakech

Set in 40 gorgeous acres of olive, citrus, and palm trees, between the cosmopolitan Ville Nouvelle and the hubbub of the Medina of Marrakech, this is a calm urban cocoon as well as a family friendly paradise. Many of its signature suites and villas are nestled away in secluded pavilions throughout the grounds, with their own plunge pools and gardens. The sleek spa lures adults in with its massages and facials infused with local eucalyptus, saffron, rose, olive, orange, argan oil, and rhassoul clay, while a huge kids’ club styled as a kasbah keeps younger visitors happy. There’s also poolside yoga and Pilates by request, and crafts and cultural workshops to enhance your stay in this fascinating city.

Paradis Plage Surf Yoga & Spa Resort, Agadir

This first luxury resort of its kind in Morocco, between Agadir and the famed surfer's village of Taghazout, is linked with Australian surf brand Rip Curl and offers lessons in surfing, plus stand-up paddleboarding, and bodyboarding. There’s also yoga, hosted in two pavilions encircled by lotus ponds and sand dunes – including specialist retreats and sessions by visiting yoga professors. Another exquisite touch is that the spa treatments, based on ancient Moroccan rituals, can be enjoyed both indoors and out, caressed by Atlantic Ocean breezes.

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, Casablanca

The city’s tallest building and the only one with its own panoramic rooftop bar, this outpost of French chic lords it over Casablanca's Art Deco and business district. As well as its view of the medina, the Hassan II Mosque, and the Atlantic Ocean, we love it for its two-storey spa with an indoor swimming pool, its Moroccan-Lebanese restaurant L'Atelier Oriental, and its French brassiere. The decor blends modern luxury with North African touches and all of the suites come with butler service.