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Marrakech’s 8 best sleeps

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Founded in 1923, Marrakech’s most illustrious address has recently glammed up its Churchill Bar, , poolside pavilion and restaurants, but the glorious Atlas mountain views, fragrant gardens of olive and orange trees, and the soul-stirring heart of the hotel remain unchanged. It’s why Winston Churchill called it one of the best he’d ever stayed in. For the full effect you’ll want to book an Agdal Deluxe room: these are full of lacy plasterwork, colourful zouac (painted wood) and zellij tiling,have balconies overlooking the grounds and pool, are ripe with the scent of peaches and

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