Six of the best: riads in Marrakech

The Morocco outpost of new luxury travel group This Time Tomorrow, Riad Dar Al Dall just might be the princeliest of all the medina’s riads. The central Charbagh courtyard has a towering grandeur, and all the bedrooms blend traditional Moroccan design with top end pieces of European furniture (stay in Iming on the first floor if you can for its stunning ceiling).

The majesty of the interiors is matched by the artistry of the in-house chefs; every meal is a multi-course event of savoury pastries, courgette zaalouk and swordfish tagines. The delightful resident curator Youssef Mouhssan worked for year at La Mamounia, and he can arrange a number of authentic experiences including an afternoon with a spice-dealer and couscous feasting on Fridays. 

93/97 Kàat Benahid, Tichnbest, Marrakech Medina; thistimetomorrow.io