Its famous Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is a fascinating labyrinth of souks to explore as well as luxurious riads to stay at, so we think Marrakech should be right up there on you

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A French medieval hilltop town is the location of Toile Blanche, a former 19th-century farmhouse reimagined as a boutique hotel

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Brutalist memorials, Roman ruins and French cafe culture — for a captivating weekend break with year-round sunshine, look to the Algerian capital

The rebirth of this Parisian apartment has placed the beauty of wood and shapely forms at its heart