Originally a hunting lodge built in the 1960s, La Gazelle d’Or is a discreet and exclusive hideaway with the emphasis on tranquility.

Just minutes from the ancient walled city of Taroudant in southern Morocco, this luxury property, set in 250 acres of attractive gardens and orange groves, offers complete seclusion.

The hotel's accommodation is based in 30 pretty stone cottages each with terraces screened by plumbago and bougainvillaea. The cottages are individually furnished with unusual antiques, mosaics and hand-made rugs, cleverly blending contemporary European and traditional Moroccan style.

Breakfast is served as late as you like, wherever you like. Lunchtime buffets made from produce from the hotel's own farm take place by the hotel's pool whilst dinner is an epicurean affair of five courses or more served in a tented Berber dining room.

With a hammam, a beauty salon offering an array of therapies, two clay tennis courts, croquet, a large swimming pool, riding on well schooled Arab horses and numerous local expeditions on offer, there is plenty to do. Or you can just relax in this perfect, peaceful little oasis.

Property amenities
Freshwater swimming pool, heated in winter.
Two clay tennis courts, croquet.
Riding stables.
Beauty centre & hammam.
Massage and aromatherapy.
Gymnasium.
Several lounges.
Lounge bar for cocktails, aperitifs, after-dinner coffee and liqueurs.
Restaurant in tented décor with an excellent varied organic menus.
Room service.