The Oberoi Marrakech

The design lifts from the Medersa Ben Youssef, a revered piece of Moroccan Islamic architecture, and the effect across 28 acres of gardens and orchards is suitably monumental. This is a grand resort hotel well outside the medina, so expect Atlas mountain views, enormous suites that some villas stretch into riad territory, an Ayurvedic spa, and three restaurants ranging from fine-dining Indian to poolside plates. A free shuttle runs to the center when the grounds stop being enough.