Simpson Travel

26 ON TRAVEL WORLDWIDE A WEEKEND IN… Morocco With nearly 20 years in the travel industry, including seven years working with Graham Simpson at Simply Travel in the 1990s, Alison knows the luxury sector inside out. WHERE? The Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is four hours or less from the UK – and a world away. This North African city is a showcase for the exotic, from palaces to palm groves, snake charmers to storytellers. It’s a place to dine by candlelight nested in colourful cushions, walk through peaceful gardens and allow the vibrant energy to pick you up and carry you away together. The hotel and gardens are right in the heart of the Red City – a luxurious hideaway from the hustle and bustle, with staff who will treat you like royalty. Take a dip in the Quiet Pool, or stretch out in a yoga class beside it, play on the tennis court and enjoy an evening drink and lantern-lit conversations on the terrace surrounded by palm trees. BY ALISON SCOTT COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR