Past lives

Some of the oldest stays on Kenya’s Lamu archipelago are part of a new wave of projects tackling the environmental and economic challenges these remote islands now face

The Saadians – the Arabic dynasty that took Marrakech and ruled Morocco from the mid-16th century until 1659 – were hugely wealthy. Having conquered Timbuktu, they controlled the gold trade of west Af

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand

Spa-centric (and stylish) stays for anyone who needs to relax after a social summer

A multicultural bastion of Modernisme architecture, loomed over by an imposing medieval citadel, this tiny slice of Spanish flair on the North African coast deserves far more of a spotlight, writes Eddi Fiegel

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility