KSAR CHAR-BAGH

The Medina s serener side from this regal Marrakech retreat. Though the Medina is close by- Ksar Char-Bagh feels a world away from its bustle and heat. This former palace stands in a beautifully tended palm grove- where pools offer cool respite from the midday sun- and shade comes courtesy of fig and olive trees. This is a real sense-awakening retreat. Breathe in the scent of essential oils and rose petals in the spa- with its red marble hammam and candlelit treatment spaces. Enjoy dinner wherever you like- with staff happy to set tables up beside the pool or beneath the stars for a just-for-two slice of romance. Food comes largely from the kitchen gardens and grounds - olive oil from the groves here- and even the marmalade at breakfast is full of home-grown fruits. In between- stretch out in the times-gone-by decadence of the suites - with modern touches for contemporary travellers. Each comes with a private terrace or garden- perfect for cloud-gazing and listening to the sounds of the Medina drifting across the air. Ksar Char-Bagh is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. NEAR KSAR CHAR-BAGH Jardins de l Agdal- PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie- Jardin Majorelle- Marrakech Medina.