The Pool at La Sultana Marrakech

"A nighttime aperitif beside the pool on the terrace amid rows of man-size lanterns is hard to beat"

"But the most stunning patios are the cloistered pool patio and secluded back patio, both featuring the intricate, elegant brickwork of a traditional hammam and private suite balconies shielded with mashrabiyya (wooden screens)"

"It’s one of the few hotels in the medina with a decent-sized pool"

"The whole place is awash with wonderful carved cedar wood, whose scent infuses the hotel, and liberally sprinkled with antiques and objets d’art; facilities include a hammam, pool, jacuzzi, spa, lounge bar, library, panoramic terraces and excellent dining – all just round the corner from Bab Agnaou and the Saadian Tombs"

"Spend the day lounging on the hotel’s private stretch of beach or at the pool"