La Villa Nomade holidays

Push through La Villa Nomade’s carved front door, and you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve stumbled across a secret royal palace. Nestled in the heart of Marrakech’s mesmerising medina, this enchanting riad has made sure to retain its historic roots. The central courtyard exudes calm with its rose-petal-filled fountain, deep sofas and appropriately subtle, attentive and discreet service. Hidden staircases and alcoves, concealed by silken curtains, lead to a rooftop flanked by lanky palm trees and a swimming pool so secluded you’ll almost always have it to yourselves. Come nightfall, the riad brings a whole new meaning to the word ‘magical’. Moroccan lanterns lead the way to the riad’s 12 rooms, turning corridors into disco balls. Named after some of the world’s greatest explorers, from Livingstone to Sant-Exupery, they come adorned with traditional Tadelakt plaster, terracotta floors and modern Moorish decoration, the perfect place to rest after a day in the city or the nearby Atlas Mountains. Read more