The Red House

Description:

• This Moroccan-owned and -managed palais d'hôte is in a great location just outside the medina walls in Hivernage. Opened in 2001, the former mansion is set behind high walls on a large corner block of neatly trimmed grass and extensive gardens; it's a total feast for the eyes once you set foot inside. Guests have a private entrance that leads past the large, heated outdoor pool into a grand salon and reception area. Another entrance, which is open for nonguest diners, leads to a grand restaurant. The combined space of these areas is the size of a small medina neighborhood, and you'll see traditional Moorish zellij, gold-edge stucco, tazouakt, white-and-green marble-tile flooring, antique furniture, and heavy Arabic carpets.

  Some of the rooms are indeed red, while others are in shocking blue or light pastels. The emphasis on luxury extends past the king-size beds and big-screen TVs to the bathrooms, some with both a regular stand-up shower and a separate massage-spray shower. The Imperial is a two-bedroom, two-bath suite with its own large, private balcony, and is perfect for families. The young and attentive staff makes The Red House something special; 44 are on hand to serve a maximum of 18 guests. Breakfast is served until a leisurely 2pm.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010