Kssour Agafay, Marrakech, Morocco

Built in the late 15th- century, the Kssour Agafay luxury riad was originally an aristocratic residence owned by a noble Moroccan family in Marrakech, and has since been painstakingly restored to its former Moroccan glory by expert local craftsmen.

The facilities

Kssour Agafay has a restaurant with a daily-changing Moroccan menu. Guests are free to choose where they prefer to dine; a few ideal dining spots include the loungey Moroccan salons, the open air patio or the terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains and old medina. At the Bar Fumoir guests can enjoy drinks and Montecristo cigars while perusing the regularly held art exhibitions.

Sightseeing excursions and onward travel arrangements can be arranged by contacting reception at the luxury riad. Horse and camel riding, golfing, cycling and hot air ballooning are among several activities that can be arranged.

The rooms

There are 5 double rooms and 1 twin room (with a carved wooden bathroom ceiling) but all can be converted into twin rooms if required. Each has been restored using original 15th- century features and many have a local Moroccan theme. The tadelakt ensuite bathrooms are designed to blend harmoniously with the decoration of each bedroom.