Morocco has an extremely rich and diverse history, and after shaking off its colonial past in 1956 has been an independent country. With a population of over 30 million, there is a wonderful fusion of Islamic and Western civilisations as the country manages to retain its long established traditions and way of life whilst looking towards the future. Although still a Muslim country, Morocco is welcoming to the foreign visitor and embracing of new ideas, technology and trends.

Long regarded as Morocco's most exciting and vibrant city, Marrakech has a thousand year-old history. Crammed with delightful historic buildings, mosques and souks, Marrakech is a labyrinthine city with a surprise around every corner. Beautifully restored riads (town houses) and Kasbahs inject a modern touch to the medina, each of them exquisitely designed and each their own little oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle that is Marrakech. Here at DestinationMarrakesh.co.uk we have chosen some of our favourites for your perusal. Each of the properties which feature on our website has been handpicked; we only deal with riads that we have visited ourselves and that we would not hesitate to recommend to our clients. In many instances we know the owners personally and have been lucky enough to be their guests, and it is this handful of properties with whom we work on a regular basis.