The Desert and the Ocean 38 A member of Small Luxury Hotels of theWorld, Las Sultana Oualidia is an authentic Moroccan riad dating back to the 19th century. Surrounded by orange, olive and jacaranda trees, terraces, fountains and flowered balconies, it is poised on the edge of the ocean sheltered by cliffs and bordered by green pastureland and salt-water marshes. Unforgettable walks along the sandy beaches, or trips across the lagoon in a fishing boat among a ballet of pink flamingos await you. This is an elegant hotel with a really natural feel. Enjoy the infinity pool and outdoor massage cabins that blend harmoniously with the lagoon. La Sultana Oualidia Oualidia, Morocco On the fringes of the Moroccan desert, shaded by the palms, lies Dar Ahlam. Terracotta coloured stone meets cerulean skies as this traditional Kasbah cuts an imposing shape across the landscape. Unwind in a haven of manicured lawns and fragrant almond blossom. Or step out into the wilderness of the desert for a night under the stars, where you will soak up the elegant beauty in the privacy of your own luxury tent. Days at Dar Ahlam are long and luxurious. Without the distractions of television and technology, you can really unwind. Instead, indulge in a massage under the olive trees or head off for refreshments by the river. Spend a balmy evening atop the Kasbah, aperitif in hand, before feasting on a freshly prepared supper under the vast sky. 18 rooms & suites. Dar Ahlam (The house of Dreams) A member of Relais & Châteaux Shoura (near Quarzazate), Morocco The Atlas Mountains form a natural barrier between the fertile plains of the northwest and the sands of the Sahara to the south and east, a land dotted with Kasbahs. To the west lies the Atlantic Ocean and a shoreline interspersed with seaside cities, towns and quaint villages .
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