This maison d'hôtes possesses all the charm, intimacy and refinement of its sister Fes hotel, La Maison Bleue. Perched on a hill overlooking the Medina, one of Riad Maison Bleue's particularly appealing features is a delightful little swimming pool (not heated) - a welcome revival after a day of sightseeing and haggling in the souks.

There are 11 deluxe rooms, each with a bath, telephone, TV, mini-bar and air-conditioning. As each room is so individual, this is more like staying in a private house with a very slick staff. The riad also has two standard rooms.

This is one of our Top 5 places to eat: dinner at Riad Maison Bleue is an experience in itself. This is Moroccan cuisine at its finest, and the poppadom- style pudding drenched in sweet icing is to die for. Dinner here, accompanied by a small group of Gnaoua musicians each evening, is a romantic's dream.

Other facilities include a patio with covered restaurant, a bar overlooking the Andalusian gardens, hammam with massage, and three rooftop terraces for breakfast and relaxation.

Discover more of Morocco with a multi-centre holiday

The Best Of Morocco specialises in creating tailor-made holidays. Why not combine your break at the Riad Maison Bleue with a short stay in Midelt? For more options and advice on creating a tailored holiday in Morocco, contact our Morocco experts on 0800 171 2151.