So the name of the Beldi Country Clubis a giveaway: everything at the beguiling, 27-room hotel amidst fields of roses - from the earth-based pise walls to the sackcloth bags gardeners gather blooms in - is done as it was centuries ago.

The approach of Moroccan-born owner Jean-Dominique Leymarie, who retired from masterminding golf courses for a simpler way of life 15 years ago, is unorthodox: 'There's no architect, no landscape designer, just the earth.' His daughter harbourside hotel within a converted church.

It is in the old Portuguese city of El Jadida, 45 minutes' drive south of Casablanca, w/hich was once a working port but is now popular with holidaying Moroccans. There are 15 suites with 1940s furniture and terraces overlooking the ocean, as well as a fish restaurant 100 metres along the harbour and a local fisherman's boat for lunches and sunset drinks. 

Kasbah Beldi is set within 15 hectares of grapefruit and olive trees on the banks of Lalla Takerkoust lake, an hour's drive south of Marrakech. At present Above, the Leymarie family at their property L'Iglesia. Top, the Beldi Country Club, their hotel in Marrakech and son, Geraldine and Alexandre, live with their young families on the Beldi estate and help to manage a growing empire that includes two new properties, both extensions of Beldi's Berber-chic aesthetic.

Opening this month is L'Iglesia, a there are two pools and a restaurant to enjoy along with the views; but you can't stay here yet. There are 20 lake-view suites to come. LEO BEAR 00 212 5 2438 3950; www.beldicountryclub.com: www.liglesia.com. Doubles from €165

When its time to put your feet up and relax after long days out-and-about and late night partying, head straight to one of Marrakech’s relaxing hammams and day spas for an indulgent spa treatment.
Here is a list of our favourite spas in Marrakech - click on the links below to find out further information and to make a booking: 

 1. La Mamounia - More Information 

 2. Amanjena Spa - More Information 

 3. Ksar Char-Bagh - More Information 

 4. Hotel La Sultana - More Information 

5. Hammam Ziani - A local hammam with basic facilities: rue Riad Zitoun El Jedid, Medina; 8am - 10.30pm daily.

This hotel is located in a palm plantation set in lush tropical gardens with fountains is the inviting location for the Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel, 12 Km to the North of Marrakech, Morocco. 

This attractive and distinctive hotel is a house of Moorish style, offers a variety of activities for leisure and fun. Offering an All Inclusive package, the hotel offers a good mix of relaxation and action.

The Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel is certainly an oasis of calm, intent on soothing your senses and revitalising your energy. Book in and experience a holiday with Moroccan hospitality. 

Kenzi Oasis offers 211 rooms including 25 apartments that are divided into houses of Moorish style in a splendid garden. They are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV channels and telephone.

The central restaurant offers Moroccan specialties and international dishes. In the middle of the felted cabaret environment, taste the hotel’s home made cocktails, at the rhythm of the Eastern melodies. 

Kenzi Oasis also provides you with a relaxation space with Hammam and massage, a conference room of 400 people and a downtown shuttle. Other recreational facilities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and a gymnasium.

Commune Rurale Ouahat -Sidi Brahim,
40000 Marrakech

This hotel is located in a palm plantation set in lush tropical gardens with fountains is the inviting location for the Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel, 12 Km to the North of Marrakech, Morocco. 

This attractive and distinctive hotel is a house of Moorish style, offers a variety of activities for leisure and fun. Offering an All Inclusive package, the hotel offers a good mix of relaxation and action.

The Kenzi Club Oasis Hotel is certainly an oasis of calm, intent on soothing your senses and revitalising your energy. Book in and experience a holiday with Moroccan hospitality. 

Kenzi Oasis offers 211 rooms including 25 apartments that are divided into houses of Moorish style in a splendid garden. They are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV channels and telephone.

The central restaurant offers Moroccan specialties and international dishes. In the middle of the felted cabaret environment, taste the hotel’s home made cocktails, at the rhythm of the Eastern melodies. 

Kenzi Oasis also provides you with a relaxation space with Hammam and massage, a conference room of 400 people and a downtown shuttle. Other recreational facilities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and a gymnasium.

Commune Rurale Ouahat -Sidi Brahim,
40000 Marrakech