Hotel Dar Kantzaro (Marrakech, Morocco)

There are just six rooms here; all are very attractively decorated and two have doors leading to the gardens and pool. The in-house menu features a different Moroccan dish every night. Breakfast is fantastic.

From here, you can opt for a trip to the busy streets of Marrakech or to the Atlas Mountains and camel riding. The odds are that, at some point, you'll need a taxi. The tip is to use the one recommended by the hotel. They know the place inside out and won't overcharge you.

On arrival, you are given a guided tour of the hotel and it is, indeed, impressive. It's the staff though who make the stay so memorable. They are attentive and kind, without being obtrusive. Because the place is so small, it has been known for one room's small celebration to expand and embrace everyone else, including the staff. It's that sort of place.

There's not a lot to do or see here so, if tiring of endless peace and quiet in idyllic surroundings, it's quite a costly taxi fare to get you into Marrakech. Transport costs mount up so, if you need access to attractions and nightlife, a hotel nearer the city is a preferable solution.

Maybe you don't want to trek into Marrakech or to a restaurant alternatives along the road. In which case, the in-house menu is the only choice you've got. The menu itself is very limited and considerably over-priced when compared with what you can get in the city.

It's a bit of a surprise that, in view of the 5-star rating, poolside towels are not changed and go unlaundered for days!