Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
Part Berber, part Moorish, all absolutely stunning, Hong Kong's favourite hotel group have done it again. With the Atlas Mountains as its backdrop and a series of serene ponds as its centrepiece, the resort's gorgeous pool villas (each identified by individually coloured roses) are set within private walled gardens, while the suites have either a rooftop plunge pool, or a treatment room and private infinity lap pool.
Elsewhere there's a stunning spa, kids' amenities and access to two golf courses, while Chef Meryem Cherkaoui breathes life into traditional favourites at Mes'Lalla, and Hakkasan brings its famed Cantonese sharing plates and magical mixology to Ling Ling.