Best boutique and luxury hotels in Africa

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Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Siwan

Style

Regal and rooftop-enhanced

Setting

Just by Djemaa El Fna

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

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Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

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Guests staying fewer than three nights get a set of Sense de Marrakech soaps; stays of at least three nights get a 45-minute massage for one guest

Price per night from (ex tax)$231.11
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Essaouira, Morocco

Heure Bleue

Style

Ocean-liner elegance

Setting

No-worry, no-hurry ancient port

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
Traditional hammam body scrub for two in the 'Zen Rituals' space (book your treatment before arrival)

Price per night from (ex tax)$231.49

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

Les Cinq Djellabas

Style

Afro-gastro lodge

Setting

Palmeraie shade

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
Les Sens de Marrakech perfumed room spray

Price per night from (ex tax)$250.77
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Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Due

Style

Ravishing riad reinvention

Setting

Souk central

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A handcrafted purse covered in traditional fabrics

Price per night from (ex tax)$256.67

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

Le Farnatchi

Style

Refined comfort

Setting

Medina with mod-cons

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A one-way transfer from Marrakech Menara airport to the hotel

Price per night from (ex tax)$261.24
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Marrakech, Morocco

Les Deux Tours

Style

Serene, sedate and spacious

Setting

Pools and palm groves

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A bottle of French Crémant (sparkling wine) and treats from the pastry chefs; Smiths staying two nights will get a picnic basket for two instead

Price per night from (ex tax)$263.06

Offers available
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Paarl, South Africa

Brookdale Estate

Style

Wine, dine and unwind

Setting

Paarl of the Cape Winelands

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A bottle of wine on arrival and a R500 voucher towards lunch at either the Bistro at Brookdale or Brookdale Manor House with a free bottle of Mason Road wine when you dine

Price per night from (ex tax)$251.55
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Larache, Morocco

La Fiermontina Ocean

Style

Roamin' holiday

Setting

Atlantic-lapped Larache

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
Early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability) and a mint-tea tasting with master Ahmed

Price per night from (ex tax)$264.96

Offers available
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Franschhoek, South Africa

La Clé des Montagnes

Style

Key to success

Setting

Village people

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A ZAR500 voucher to spend at Desray, Mans Art Gallery, Haute Cabriere, Rueben's, Shared Table at La Clé or Holden Manz Wine Estate

Price per night from (ex tax)$255.33

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

Dar Zemora

Style

Hollywood colonial

Setting

Lush gardens and palm groves

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A candlelit scented bath with rose petals; if you've booked Dar Zemora for exclusive use, you'll also get a camel ride from the gates

Price per night from (ex tax)$274.65

Offers available
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