My favourite riad in Marrakech: Nobu Riad

Private dinners can be organised, but it is not standard, so you do have to seek out other restaurants or splash out for private chefs. On the first night, we dine at Nobu on beef tataki and sashimi before tumbling into a deep sleep.

Guests have priority access to Nobu’s rooftop pool, restaurants and spa, with another heated pool, an impressive gym and a Pilates/spin room. The girls spend hours swimming around the circular pool, under bridges, as glamazons bronze every inch of their bodies…