It’s easy to have a wonderful time in Marrakesh but the rest of the country is ripe for discovery and about to have its moment. This year, head north to Rabat, Tangiers or Casablanca. Travel writer Mary Lussiana says: “In the capital, Rabat, a Four Seasons Hotel is launching on the edge of the Atlantic. Called Kasr Al Bahr, the Castle of the Sea, it was previously the summer palace of a sultan and promises to deliver on sense of place. Tangier, which has been short on enticing places to stay, has opened Fairmont Tazi recently, and the beautiful Villa Mabrouka, once home to Yves St Laurent, has been wonderfully refurbished by Jasper Conran. It’s also exciting that the acclaimed Royal Mansour in Marrakesh is opening a sibling hotel in Casablanca in early 2024 and is slated to open something sumptuous further north, which remains confidential. So watch this space.” Black Tomato is touting Tangier as a top spot for 2024 and recommends timing a visit with the Tanjazz music festival in September. Their luxury itinerary visits Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen (the secret blue city you’ve seen all over your Instagram), Tangiers and La Fiermontina (10 nights in northern Morocco from £7,500pp; blacktomato.com)