Trotting along the stunning white sandy beach on the Moroccan coast on my majestic horse, I admire the breathtaking view of the almighty Atlantic as the ocean’s waves lap gently at our feet. It’s almost sunset and Cyada, a 16- year-old Arabian-Berber horse, whose name translates as Hunter in Arabic, and I are enjoying an evening outing. We’re just an hour south of Casablanca at the Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort and Spa – a palatial resort with a Grand Riad, palm tree-lined pool and sweeping grounds which wouldn’t look out of place in a Hollywood film.
I half expect Gerard Butler, Lindsay Lohan and Naomi Campbell to come around the corner; an online search tells me they are some of the celebrities that have stayed here over the years. If it’s good enough for them, it’s certainly good enough for me. I wonder if a few royals have stayed here too? A Royal Suite will set you back around £2,000 per night and comes complete with a grand lounge, extravagant bedroom and twin terraces with spectacular sea views.
The rooms are certainly fit for a king or queen – everything oozes opulence and luxury from the sophisticated dark wooden furniture through to the Moroccan art, inspired by Arab and Moorish interior design. The good news is that you don’t have to have royal coffers to stay here; during November, which is low season in Morocco, you can stay in a garden room for £150 per night. While it might not be as extravagant as a Royal Suite, you’ll still be able to ap.
