L'Ma Lodge

In the sand sea of Chigaga, a tongue of the Sahara Desert around three hours through the dune from the frontier town of Zagora, exists a simple sense of luxury that perfectly suits a night among the dunes. Each tent has an en suite shower with water heated on request. Outside find a lounge where you can relax with fresh tea and be attended to by your personal butler, and a al fresco dining area which is the perfect setting for four-course French-Moroccan dinners  under the stars after time exploring the dunes by camel or on foot.

Set in its own expanse of gardens, Amanjena’s architecture has been inspired by the rose-hued buildings of old Marrakech. Shaded courtyards, vaulted ceilings and petal-strewn fountains invite you to relax and drink in the views out across olive groves and palms towards the High Atlas Mountains. The spacious standalone guest pavilions and maisons boast private gardens and some have private pool. The elegant dwellings have been designed to create a cool oasis for you, think scattered Berber carpets, zellij-tiled floors, candle lanterns and high ceilings. Dine on authentic local cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant. In addition to Moroccan dishes, you can also savour seasonal Italian family favourites at Arva, and Japanese fare Nama beside the pool. Private dining experiences can be arranged in a variety of atmospheric spots around the property. Relax at the pool, play a game of tennis on one of the clay courts, take to the 27-hole Amelkis Golf Course next door, or head out into the otherworldly landscape of the Agafay dunes.

Step out of the medina through a nondescript wooden door into one of the city’s most stylish oases.

This luxurious Atlas Mountain retreat in the Berber heartland of Morocco is the ideal escape if you're in search of blissful tranquility and stunning natural scenery.