Mercure Quemado Resort ★★★★

There is a certain magic to the breathtaking location of this luxury hotel. Built against the surrounding cliffside and opening out onto a stretch of pristine golden sand, it feels as though it was born out of the majesty of nature herself. From your room that features its own private balcony, you can wake up each morning to the soft sunrise over the vast expanse of undulating Mediterranean stretched out before you and feel nothing but utter contentment.

In addition to its unbeatable views, your room is a spacious contemporary haven. Rich blue walls and feature wallpaper displaying black and white imagery of the area’s natural beauty create a modern yet warm and welcoming ambience. At the end of each day, you’ll be ready to sink in to your large bed and drift off to the sound of the gently lapping waves outside your window. But it all comes back to the view and the sunny secluded bay. Once you tear yourself away from your balcony, you can continue to drink it all in from the hotel’s sprawling restaurant terrace or inviting pool area, or slip onto the sand itself for a day of pure unadulterated relaxation on the beach.

A million miles away from the bustle of Morocco’s famed cities of Marrakech and Tangier, the Mercure Quemado Al-Hoceima Resort **** has carved out a little slice of serenity. The understated yet unforgettable way to experience this country rich in history and natural beauty, many golden moments await.