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Set in Morocco’s “oyster capital”, this charming boutique hotel – and its superb spa – provides a change of pace from the bustling cities and a supremely tranquil stay by the sea.

Famed for its seafood and flamingos, the cosy little fishing town of Oualidia sprawls around a crescent-shaped saltwater lagoon where golden beaches meet the brilliant blue waters of the Atlantic. The sunsets are magnificent, the waves are made for surfing and the temperature is never too hot or too cold. A popular weekend getaway amongst Morocco’s city dwellers, Oualidia is a wonderful place to recharge at the end, start or middle of your tailor-made holiday. 

And where better to base yourself than at La Sultana, an enchanting Moorish fortress surrounded by fragrant gardens and flowered balconies. It has a private beach and seawater Jacuzzis in every room, but its spa is reason enough to book a stay. Crafted entirely from carved stone, it boasts indoor and outdoor heated pools, a Hamman, sauna and massage cabins. When you’re not being pampered you can discover wonderful birdwatching opportunities, take a surfing lesson or try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the restaurant to indulge in some of the region’s finest seafood – or the oyster bar for salty savours. 

La Sultana Oualidia, at glance

  • Authentic Moroccan riad with a prime location on the Atlantic Coast 
  • Surrounded by orange, olive and jacaranda trees, terraces, fountains and flowered balconies
  • Overlooking a calm saltwater lagoon where oyster beds emerge at low tide 
  • Just 12 tastefully decorated rooms and suites with private terraces and seawater Jacuzzis
  • Exclusive ‘Treehouse Suite’ hidden among dense foliage
  • Interiors have a natural feel with stone and tadelakt walls, zellige floors and painted wooden furniture
  • Two restaurants and an oyster bar specialising in fresh seafood, as well as produce from the onsite garden
  • Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World 
  • Two and a half hour drive from Marrakech and two hours from Casablanca

For leisure and pleasure 

  • 45m long infinity pool overlooking the lagoon and surrounded by seawater Jacuzzis
  • Cathedral-inspired spa offering traditional Moroccan treatments using organic oils 
  • The spa also features an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, relaxation area, Hammams, sauna and fitness room 
  • Outdoor activities include fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, horse riding, bird watching safaris and surfing
  • Visit the town’s oyster beds 
  • Relax on the private beach and cycle along the lagoon’s peninsula 
  • Fabulous sunsets 
  • Excursions to the Portuguese city of Mazagan
  • Moroccan cooking classes and Berber tent dinners 
  • Lounge bar, library and billiards 
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