Dar Sabra ★★★★

The hotel is set in Marrakesh's beloved and tranquil Palm Groves, on the outskirts of the city. It first appears like a cubist painting. Its salmon pink walls mirror the predominant colour of 'The Red City'. Your eyes start to pick out unusual shapes in the grounds, and soon you realise there are sculptures absolutely everywhere. Around each corner lies a different designer's playground, with artists from all over the world exhibiting eclectic sculptures.

Enjoy being quickly whisked into paradise, as you acclimatise to the surreal and beautiful surroundings whilst your bags are quickly portered to your room. The journey to your room may feel as though you are being guided through a sculpture park, or gallery, rather than a hotel. The wonderful thing is the eclectic mix of influences in the art displayed. The pieces are so varied, from Afghan to Art Deco and religious to pop, that it would be impossible for someone's tastes to be offended by them all. Tapestries, sculptures, ceramics and paintings of every style turn what could otherwise be empty space into a vibrant, living environment.

The rooms are characterised by their special and distinctive style. With furniture such as unique four-poster beds with striking wooding etchings, to uniquely designed rugs and chairs, the rooms seem carefully thought out and considered. Unsurprisingly, the rooms also include impressive artwork, ranging from metal African sculptures in the room to colourful portraits in the style of Roy Lichtenstein. The verandas open up to a manicured, peaceful private garden area.

The hotel also showcases stunning views over the Palm Groves, and come sunset, make sure to sit in the gardens with a bottle of wine and watch the desert colours fade into a sky of stars. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Marrakech at Dar Sabra.