The View Agadir ★★★★★

Recently renovated and reopened under a new brand of The View Hotels, The View Agadir is elegant, stylish, light, airy and inviting - its contemporary décor featuring natural stone and soft tones evokes tranquillity throughout and, with each room offering a balcony or terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, you can fully enjoy a view of the dazzling Atlantic Ocean, the lush green gardens, or the stunning pool.

Start your day right with your delicious inclusive breakfast in Le V, where you can tuck into a tasty variety of fresh and local produce. Afterwards, take a dip in the two-lagoon-style pools, hang out on the private beach, or visit the pampering spa with its traditional hammam.

If you can tear yourself away, there is plenty to explore in Agadir - or further afield. Sadly, after the 1960 earthquake, the city's original architecture was destroyed, but the old wall remains at Agadir Oufella Kasbah, one of the most emblematic historical sites. At 236m above sea level, it also provides incredible views.

If you're a golf fan, there are many world-class golf courses nearby, or why not visit Souk El Had, one of the largest souks in Morocco with 6000 stalls? If surfing is your thing, there are plenty of excellent and popular surf spots as you follow the stunning coast up to laid-back Taghazout.

Dining is always a holiday highlight, and there are plenty of options - at the hotel, enjoy the excellent cuisine at Mima Kitchen, offering contemporary Moroccan fare, or feast at Le Sensya, the Italian restaurant headed by a renowned chef. Why not try a Moroccan tea ritual at Le Chay Lounge or enjoy light refreshments by the pool at LeDielli? For a vibrant evening, retire to the Cedar Lounge.