Built in the late 15th century, Kssour Agafay was originally an aristocratic residence owned by a noble Moroccan family in Marrakech. A beautiful boutique hotel, it's been lovingly restored to its former glory by local craftsmen, and is now a chic bolthole for trendy travellers.

The facilities

The restaurant at Kssour Agafay offers a daily-changing Moroccan menu. Guests are free to choose where they prefer to dine; a few ideal dining spots include the relaxed Moroccan salons, open air patio or the terrace with views across the Atlas Mountains and the 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. Horse and camel riding, golfing, cycling and hot air ballooning are among several activities that can also be arranged upon request at Kssour Agafay.

The rooms

Kssour Agafay boasts five double rooms and one twin room (with a carved wooden bathroom ceiling); all, however, 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.