PECKISH? HUNGRY? STARVING?

Marrakech is a real treat for the tastebuds. Diverse culinary influences have created something for everyone.

DAR ESSALAM ££

In the heart of the medina is another favourite hangout of Churchill and Hitchcock. But what makes it really special is the incredibly intricate decor - just incredible. The food is good too and nightly musicians and belly dancers beguile diners to ensure an all-around memorable experience.

www.daressalam.com

LE TROU AU MUR ££

Fine dining and traditional recipes are the inspiration for the menu of James Wix’s classic Moroccan restaurant. Traditional dishes such berkoukesh (handmade pasta in a tomato and herb sauce), tride (shredded pancakes with lentils, chicken, and saffron), and tihane can be found here. The decor is modern and the roof terrace is not to be missed.

https://letrouaumur.com

AMAL

CENTRE £

Likely the best home-cooked meal you’ll eat in Marrakech is served at the Amal Centre, a social cooperative that supports and trains disadvantaged women. The food includes unusual salads with lentils, cauliflower and leeks, a truly excellent fish tagine and a traditional Friday couscous. Prices are low, and there are crèche facilities, meaning the dining room is a happy mix of locals and savvy travellers.

http://amalnonprofit.org

L’HOTEL

This 19th-century palace was renovated by English designer Jasper Conran, who made this his debut in the hotel industry. King-sized beds are draped in sweeping sheets in ethereal rooms, giving them a fairy-tale feel. To get to Marrakech’s best restaurants and main square, you’ll need to walk a short distance from this orange-blossom-scented, antique-filled sanctuary. Mr Conran’s nest, however, is for you if you love attention to detail and effortless service.

From £485 per night in March www.l-hotelmarrakech.com

Riad Secret Jardin

Looking for something a little more traditional and intimate?

Photographer Cyrielle Astaing and art director Julien Phomveha swapped Paris for Marrakech to create this bohemian space where you’re likely to find all kinds of creatives hanging around in the central courtyard. Original finishings such as the lace-like stucco work and bejmat flooring have been lovingly restored and maintained while the seven fuss-free rooms are furnished and decorated with antiques and local crafts.

Deep bhous (seating nooks), a shaded roof terrace and tranquil salons lit through stained glass windows are where you’ll find guests resting, reading books and drinking tea. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place.

From £140 per night in March www.riadjardinsecret.com